🔥 Trending Ross Lyon: Who is the former AFL coach and what is he known for?

Ross Lyon is a prominent figure in Australian Rules Football, known both as a former player and a current senior coach in the Australian Football League (AFL) ¹⁵⁶. He is currently the senior coach for the St Kilda Football Club ¹⁵⁶.

Early Life and Playing Career

Born on November 8, 1966, Ross Lyon began his AFL playing career at a young age ²³. His debut game was when he was 18 years and 268 days old, and his last game was at 28 years and 152 days old ³. During his playing career, Lyon was listed at 183 cm (approximately 6 feet) tall and weighed 78 kg ²³. He played for two senior clubs: Fitzroy, where he wore jumper number 29, and Brisbane, where he wore jumper number 28 ³.

Coaching Career

Lyon's coaching career is extensive and has seen him lead two different AFL clubs:

• St Kilda Football Club (2007-2011 & Present): He first coached St Kilda from 2007 to 2011 ¹⁶. After a period with another club, he returned to coach St Kilda, a position he currently holds ¹⁵⁶.
• Fremantle Football Club (2012-2019): Between his two stints with St Kilda, Lyon coached the Fremantle Football Club from 2012 to 2019 ¹⁶.

His coaching debut was when he was 40 years and 142 days old ⁴. As of the current date (July 16, 2026), his last coaching record indicates he is 59 years and 245 days old ⁴. Lyon's coaching record, including games coached and team performance, is extensively documented in AFL statistics ⁴⁷.