Brisbane’s outgoing coach is said to have apologised to a Fremantle player for comments made during the Lions’ best and fairest night.

Plus, prospective senior coach Jaymie Graham spoke ahead of his presentation to the North Melbourne panel, while new Magpie Lachie Neale reflected on his Lions exit. Read on in AFL Daily.

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FAGAN APOLOGISES FOR DOCKER DIG

Departed Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has reportedly apologised to Fremantle’s Jordan Clark for remarks made during his speech at the Lions’ best and fairest.

At the club’s end-of-season awards night on Thursday, Fagan gave a 30-minute speech throughout which he had his premiership players stand up as he addressed each of them.

When it was Darcy Wilmot’s turn, Fagan took the opportunity to have a crack at Clark’s All-Australian selection this year while praising his half-backer.

“I’m not an All-Australian selector, but it’s about time they picked you, I reckon,” Fagan said to Wilmot during his speech.

“If that Jordan Clark from Fremantle can get picked, I reckon you can … anyway.”

The comment earned a laugh from those in attendance at The Star in Brisbane.

But according to AFL Media’s Cal Twomey on Saturday, Fagan contacted Clark “to apologise and clear up his comments”.

Fagan’s remarks came on the same day it was officially confirmed that the 65-year-old would step away from his head-coaching mantle after winning his third premiership in charge last Saturday.

Chris Fagan speaks at Brisbane’s best and fairest awards night on Thursday.Source: Supplied

ROOS ‘FRONTRUNNER’ SPEAKS BEFORE BIG MEETING

Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham said he was excited about potentially coaching the Kangaroos ahead of his trip east.

Graham is presenting to the North Melbourne coach selection panel — comprising Jennifer Watt (chair), Todd Viney, Andrew Swallow, Darren Crocker, Nick Dowling and Steele Sidebottom — on Saturday.

The 43-year-old was stopped for comment on Friday before his flight to Melbourne.

“I’m heading over there; I’m in the process, which is a good opportunity for myself,” he told 10 News.

“It’s an exciting opportunity if I was to be successful. Clearly, I’d like an opportunity.”

Graham, who fell short in his pursuits of the Essendon and Carlton roles earlier in the year, is considered one of the most ready assistants for the step up.

And according to Seven’s Tom Morris, alongside fellow contender Nathan Buckley, Graham is “widely seen as the frontrunner” in the race.

Hawthorn pair David Hale and Daniel Giansiracusa were also said to be formally presenting for the job, as was Roos assistant Xavier Clarke.

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Jaymie Graham is stopped for comment at the airport on Friday.Source: Channel 10

NEALE’S ‘WEIRD’ LIONS CONVERSATION

Newly-minted Magpie Lachie Neale has opened up on his “weird conversation” with Lions bosses before his free agency move.

The dual Brownlow medallist’s Collingwood switch had long been in the offing, but only on Friday was it officially confirmed.

Neale’s departure comes a week after he won a third premiership with the Lions.

But even while his Melbourne move was an open secret, he admitted his conversation with Brisbane footy boss Danny Daly and coach Chris Fagan about leaving was an awkward one to have.

“It’s a little bit uncomfortable, but I think everyone knew for a while now that it was on the cards,” Neale told Triple M.

“Both of those guys (Daly and Fagan) have been in contact with me throughout the year, especially Danny … and Fages as well.

“It wasn’t a shock to anyone, but it was a bit weird to say it to two guys who you’ve worked alongside for a long time and achieved some special things and been through some highs and lows with.

“It’s a weird conversation to have.”

After a year spent constantly making headlines, Neale also said he wasn’t exactly looking forward to the intense Melbourne media scrutiny.

“I don’t know if that excites me,” he said.

“But being a part of a powerful club like Collingwood and the amount of fans they have across Australia … everywhere we travel (there) will be a lot of Collingwood fans.

“That’ll be exciting … but maybe not so much the media.”