sentences:  Nunan was at the helm for Fitzroy's last-ever AFL win, in Round 8 against at Whitten Oval on 16 May 1996.It was an emotional day for many Fitzroy fans, and he described it as "a relief and reward for those players who had worked very hard to improve their skill levels".After Fitzroy lost to Essendon in Round 13 and just 48 hours after Fitzroy merged with Brisbane, Nunan announced his resignation to the staff and players, which he had planned to do if a merger went ahead.