John Longmire, AFL grand final
John Longmire's dad on grand final loss and why he wasn't at MCG
THE father of Sydney coach John Longmire chose to watch the AFL grand final at home instead of the MCG, saying he would have been in a "bit of strife" in responding to rival fans during the Swans belting by the Brisbane Lions.
Sydney Swans, John Longmire slammed over Logan McDonald grand final call
Two years ago, the Swans opted to pick key forward Sam Reid for the grand final with Geelong, despite the fact he was carrying an adductor injury. It was a disaster, with Reid managing one mark, four disposals and zero impact in a call that Swans coach Longmire took full responsibility for after the 81-point mauling against the Cats.
The one thing no one will say about Sydney coach John Longmire
There is one thing everyone will comfortably say about Sydney coach John Longmire: He’s been fantastic for the club since taking his place in the hot seat at the start of the 2011 season. That is undeniable. Catch all the exclusive grand final day action and the big game live, free, and in HD starting from 7am, on Seven and 7plus.
AFL grand final 2024: Sydney coach John Longmire defends call to play Logan McDonald despite ankle injury
Logan McDonald came into the grand final carrying an ankle injury and was subbed out just after half-time without making an impact, but Sydney coach John Longmire has defended the call to play the WA product.
Swans coach John Longmire pushed to edge in press conference
Losing another AFL Grand Final is tough enough, but John Longmire had a few extra challenges thrown his way during a tense post-match press conference.
John Longmire’s post-AFL grand final press conference interrupted by Brisbane celebrations next door
A nightmare AFL grand final day for Sydney coach John Longmire was made even worse when his post-match press conference was ...
Jude Bolton blasts 'embarrassing' Swans as John Longmire caught in brutal post-match moment
Jude Bolton was among a number of former Swans players to blast Sydney's display in the AFL grand final, while John Longmire ...
Stocks up, stocks down: Young Lions the matchwinners; Longmire's selection mistake (again!)
A burgeoning star become the youngest Norm Smith winner in history, and he wasn't the only young Lion to step up. But John ...
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The call that will haunt Longmire as GF injury curse continues
John Longmire will likely lay awake wondering if he made the wrong call playing underdone forward Logan McDonald in their grand final loss.
Dual premiership coach, or four-time loser? Longmire’s legacy should not be defined by flags alone
He was North Melbourne’s leading goalkicker for five seasons running to start the 1990s but missed their 1996 premiership ...
Dane Rampe, John Longmire talk about emotional decision to leave Callum Mills out
Acting Sydney captain Dane Rampe was distraught over the Swans’ decision to leave out Callum Mills but says he will go into ...
‘Don’t think we gave it our best shot’: Longmire points to clear Swans flaw, defends selection call
Sydney coach John Longmire was at a loss with his side’s inability to apply pressure against Brisbane, which he said was the ...
‘I wasn’t moving well’: Heeney reveals stress fracture after Sydney’s grand final shocker
Isaac Heeney was carrying a stress fracture in his ankle throughout the Swans’ AFL finals campaign, and it flared up at the ...