Chris Fagan remains unclear about when the investigation into racism allegations at Hawthorn will end and says there's no point dwelling on how long it might take.
The Brisbane Lions AFL coach has denied any wrongdoing when he was an assistant coach and football boss at Hawthorn under coach Alastair Clarkson.
He and Clarkson will cooperate with the investigation and originally the AFL hoped it would wrap up by last Christmas.
Asked if he hoped there might be a resolution by the start of the season, Fagan said on Friday: "I haven't allowed myself to think in that way, because that could only possibly lead to disappointment.
"I will just let it roll itself out and have a life of its own.
"When it's my turn to turn up and speak, I will."
Fagan added the time it was taking was not frustrating him, because he is putting all his energies into coaching the Lions.
"So it's not something that's in the front of my mind," he said.
"If I get a call from my lawyers or anything like that, then it goes back to the front of my mind, but basically it's just a normal pre-season for us. The players are unaffected."
Fagan was asked about a media report that the AFL has a fund that could help cover his legal expenses stemming from the investigation.
"Any help with legal fees would be appreciated," Fagan said.
Fagan also said that the Lions are yet to decide on their leadership group, saying that was not expected until early this month.
The coach added he is yet to talk to Dayne Zorko about whether the on-baller should continue as captain.
Brisbane's two pre-season games will be against Sydney and Geelong, last year's grand finalists.
The Lions usually have pre-season hit-outs against Gold Coast and Fagan said while they have great respect for the Suns, he welcomes the variety.
"I'm really glad that we have a couple of really strong teams to play against," he said.
"It will give us a bit of an indication of where we're at - excellent preparation for round one."
