Chris Fagan has been named coach of the year by his peers for the second year in a row, becoming the first three-time winner of the AFL Coaches Association's Allan Jeans award.
The Brisbane coach polled 305 votes, finishing ahead of Geelong's Chris Scott (245) and Adelaide's Matthew Nicks (128).
Fagan first won the award in 2019, when he took the Lions from 15th to 2nd on the ladder in just his second season in charge, before winning the award for a second time last year.
The Lions mentor is now the first three-time winner in the award's 22-year history.
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Speaking on Fox Footy's AFL 360 on Tuesday night, Fagan said it was an award for the entire club to enjoy.
"I feel proud, not so much for me, but for our entire football department," Fagan said.
"The coaching of an AFL team is not done by one person.
"There's so many people that contribute, I feel like this award is recognition of the work a lot of people do, not just the senior coach.
"I think as a head coach...the key is the people that you have around you"
Fagan also credited his background as a school teacher in helping him build strong relationships with his players.
"One of the things you do straight away with the classes you have is try to build a relationship with every student you have in the class," he said.
"I don't see that it's any different when it comes to coaching.
"You get to know them as people, spend time with them, invest in them, help them when they're struggling a little bit.
"I think that people of all ages respect that and enjoy that...that's always been my way."
Fagan will be hoping to create more history this weekend, when the Lions play Geelong in the grand final on Saturday, as they look to win back-to-back premierships.