Ross Lyon’s coaching career has seen prominent stints at St Kilda and Fremantle, with a recent return to St Kilda in 2023 for a second tenure as senior coach; as of early 2024 he remained in that role, guiding the Saints through the 2024 season before moving into subsequent seasons. The late 2010s saw Lyon depart Fremantle in 2019 after a lengthy tenure, followed by broadcast work and later discussions about coaching opportunities, including a 2022/2023 return to St Kilda that was confirmed in October 2022. For the latest, most current updates beyond 2024, I can look up fresh articles and official club announcements if you’d like.[1][3][4][5]
- Key milestones:
--Coached St Kilda to finals in the early 2000s and Fremantle to a Grand Final in 2013, establishing a reputation for a demanding but successful coaching style.[1]
--Sacked by Fremantle in 2019, then pivoted to broadcasting before resurfacing at St Kilda in 2023 for a four-year deal.[3][5]
--In 2023, the Saints started strongly under Lyon but finished sixth with a strong defensive record, before exiting finals in Melbourne.[1]
If you want, I can pull the latest news articles and club statements about Ross Lyon and provide a concise, up-to-date summary with links.