Former West Coast Eagles coach John Worsfold has reportedly turned his back on the possibility of coaching the Brisbane Lions.

afl.com.au is reporting that the Lions have confirmed that the 12-year Eagles mentor has told them he would not be seeking the job, made vacant when Brisbane sacked its coach of five years, Michael Voss, three rounds before the end of the season.

Goodbye? John Worsfold has kept a low profile since leaving the Eagles coaching job. Credit:Sebastian Costanzo

Worsfold resigned from his Eagles job last Thursday, but has not made a public appearance since, creating doubt about his future intentions. It is believed he is a seeking a complete break from the game for the next year, after a 24-year involvement as coach and player with the Eagles.

Brisbane lost out in its attempt to convince former Swans coach Paul Roos to take up their coaching vacancy. He subsequently accepted a role with Melbourne.