October 2026
Learning Life Through Sport - Monthly
We at LLTS want to empower, support and inspire all of our parents, coaches, teachers and leaders to create safe and inclusive environments in junior sport, where everyone involved gets the opportunity to flourish. LLTS Monthly is provided to continue our connection and sharing of great content with our valuable LLTS presentation attendees.
We hope you enjoy the October Monthly where we recognise the extraordinary achievement of Chris Fagan and the Brisbane Lions in winning three consecutive AFL premierships. If you have anyone that you feel would benefit from any of our content, please feel free to share.
Chris Fagan & the Brisbane Lions
Now retired Brisbane Lions Coach Chris Fagan has etched his name—and the Brisbane Lions—into AFL history. Three consecutive premierships. 2024. 2025. 2026. An extraordinary achievement built on courage, trust and belief.
Run to the Fire.
Dance on Thin Ice.
BELIEVE.
A legendary coach. A legendary team.
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Dayne Zorko - A leopard can change it's spots
Former Brisbane AFL Captain Dayne Zorko has always brought passion and intensity to his football. Earlier in his career, that intensity sometimes spilled into antagonism, questioning umpires and undisciplined moments.
Today, he is a three-time premiership player in a Brisbane team led by Chris Fagan. That journey shows that a player’s edge can be valuable without excusing every behaviour that comes with it.
2026 Captains’ Zak Butters (Port Adel) and Toby Greene (GWS) have amassed 18 matches of suspension and more than $100,000 in AFL fines between them. After Hawthorn’s preliminary final loss, Captain James Sicily (8 matches of suspension) was fined $10,000 for his conduct toward umpire Hayden Meyer. He had been reported as telling Meyer, “You cost us the game.”
These are talented footballers whose teams have not experienced the ultimate success in their tenure. Their talent should never make poor behaviour something a club feels it must accept.
A strong leader can challenge a player’s behaviour while still believing in the player. That gives them room to grow and gives the whole team a better standard to follow.
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Top 5 Parenting Podcasts on Empowering Leaders
We at LLTS are proud to have been included in the top 5 Parenting Podcasts in the Empowering Leaders catalogue. Dispelling the ugly parent syndrome in junior sport. Special thanks to Luke Darcy and Matt Wedewicz for the opportunity and support.
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Quote of the Month
"If you remain humble and hard-working then the rest should take care of itself"
Legendry Brisbane Lions three peat coach Chris Fagan.
Book Recommendation
I WAS ONLY 16
Leah’s world was forever changed the moment she realized she was pregnant at sixteen. Determined to keep it a secret for as long as possible, she juggled the weight of her growing belly with the pressures of school, friends, and family. For over five months, she hid the truth, terrified of the fallout when her secret would inevitably come to light.
This deeply personal and heart-wrenching true story invites readers into Leah’s journey of fear, strength, and resilience. It’s a story about facing life-altering challenges at a young age and discovering courage in the most unexpected places.
Will Leah’s secret define her, or will she find the strength to take control of her own future?
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