As the 2026 AFL season comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the year and how the coaches have performed.
Some have had a leg up in terms of the strength of their list, while others have surprised the competition as first-timers.
But who ranks in the top five? Speaking on The Outer Wing, hosted by Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham, presented by TAB Touch, Beacham goes through his top five coaches of 2026.
2Josh Fraser (Carlton)
"I know he's entered the Carlton process now. You think he gets the job.
"He has reinvigorated a football club. This proud football club was on its knees. They were an absolute basket case, going nowhere at a rate of knots. Somehow, he's got them in the Wildcard conversation.
"If they win one of their last two, they'll get there."
