Has just been announced.

Lyon appointed AFL Academy Coach

FORMER Melbourne captain Garry Lyon has been appointed head coach of the Victoria Country Under-16 AFL Academy, a development role with the AFL and AFL Victoria. Lyon's appointment follows the Herald Sun's August 11 report that he would replace Collingwood's Nathan Buckley.

Lyon, a former AFL development officer, returns to a key role at the league.

Lyon said he was delighted to have the opportunity make a meaningful contribution.

“To be able to work with such talented and committed youngsters, and help them to maximise their potential, as both footballers and young men, is genuinely exciting, Lyon said.

“At the same time, helping to foster the most positive, safe and respectful environment at Junior football level around the country will remain a passion that I’m looking forward to pro moting in conjunction with the AFL and AFL Victoria.”

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its great news.. for everyone. Garry is great with the junior football and the kids will learn alot and so will Garry and takes the heat of bailey for a couple years.

perfect arrangement, couldnt have been executed better! Lyon will bye his time developing and watching the best young talent in the country, while waiting for a senior coaching spot at the Dees to present, during which time he will be giving the Dees inside information on future draftees.

Look forward to the rumours to start when we lose a game (nab cup one too!)

It will certainly assist his coaching of his son's under 11 side. What a good grounding,