John Longmire
AustraliacoachMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%John Longmire is a former Australian rules football player and coach, who notably served as the head coach of the Sydney Swans for over a decade, leading them to a premiership in 2012. Longmire is respected for his strategic acumen and leadership skills, and his tenure saw the Swans consistently compete at a high level in the AFL. In late 2023, he stepped down as head coach, passing the reins to Dean Cox, while remaining available to offer guidance.
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John Longmire is a former Sydney premiership coach who is a man of interest for coaching positions.
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John Longmire remains a wildcard in the discussion for the Essendon coaching position.
Essendon’s next chapter begins as interim coach Dean Solomon and his Bombers lose to West Coast, James Hird, Essendon coaching searchAustralia· 2026-05-31
John Longmire expressed his enjoyment of spending more time with his family while away from coaching.
John Longmire won’t coach Melbourne Demons in AFL in 2026Australia· 2025-08-09John Longmire is mentioned as the successor to Paul Roos and is still involved with the Swans in a different role.
Twenty years on, is Sydney’s ‘Bloods’ culture at risk of fading awayAustralia· 2025-05-30
John Longmire is the ex-coach of the Swans.
Sydney Swans push case for dramatic SCG revamp and expansionAustralia· 2025-05-03
John Longmire has been a transformative coach for the Sydney Swans in the AFL.
Goodbye Sydney, next stop… Tasmania? I got to ask John Longmire the question we’re all thinkingAustralia· 2025-04-09
John Longmire coached the Swans for 14 seasons and led the team to five grand finals, winning one in 2012.
Sydney Swans desperate for fresh start against Hawthorn as they look to put 2024 grand final behind themAustralia· 2025-03-07
John Longmire stepped down as coach of the Sydney Swans, allowing Dean Cox to take over.
New Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox on Chad Warner contract and taking over from John LongmireAustralia· 2025-03-04