Former AFL star and popular radio personality Brendan Fevola is hinting at a potential shift in his career, suggesting he might return to the world of football—not as a player, but as a coach. Fevola, now 43, is well-known as a co-host on The Fifi, Fev and Nick Show on Fox radio, where he keeps listeners entertained with his humor and insights. However, his recent experiences on the field have reignited a passion for footy that has him considering an unexpected career pivot.
During a heartfelt discussion on-air, Fevola admitted he’s been longing to return to the sport. “It makes me wanna be a coach,” he shared with his co-hosts Fifi Box and Nick Cody, explaining how his enthusiasm surged after spending a day training with Collingwood’s AFLW team. The experience left a lasting impression, one that Fevola said made him feel more invigorated than he had in years. “I was up and about all day yesterday. I haven’t trained for any of the teams I’ve played for in the last 14 years, not once,” he revealed, showing just how much the session reignited his love for the game.
This unexpected turn of events came about when Fevola was invited to join the training session by Collingwood CEO Craig Kelly. The invitation, which Fevola described as a “joke punishment,” followed his public prediction that Kelly would soon be stepping down from his role at Collingwood. Despite the playful context, the experience had a powerful impact on Fevola, rekindling memories of his early days as a top goal kicker for Carlton’s premier AFL side in the early 2000s.
Fevola’s career in radio has been successful and rewarding, but his passion for football appears to be pulling him back toward the field. He openly expressed to his fans and listeners that coaching might just be the next big chapter for him, though he hasn’t made any formal announcements about leaving his radio position. For now, his fans are left wondering whether this could mean the end of his time on The Fifi, Fev and Nick Show, as he contemplates a major shift that could see him mentoring the next generation of players.
Only time will tell if Fevola’s calling to coach will lead him to trade the studio microphone for a coach’s whistle, but his excitement is unmistakable. As fans eagerly watch his next steps, it’s clear that Brendan Fevola remains as passionate about football as he was during his playing days.