Cox’s journey from ‘enemy’ to Swans’ new mentor
Dean Cox arrived at the Swans to be an assistant coach under John Longmire as “an enemy”. Seven years on, there’s no person better placed to take over the reins.
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Longmire’s next move: Tassie, AFL and the Chad Warner fallout
The impact of John Longmire stepping down as Sydney coach is set to be felt throughout the AFL – JON RALPH assesses what it means for Tasmania, AFL House and even rival coaches.
Four years in the making: Inside story of Longmire-Cox handover
The hierarchy at Sydney began canvassing a future without John Longmire as far back as 2020. SCOTT GULLAN takes you inside the key moments of the Swans’ succession plan.
‘Frenzy’: $1 million Longmire detail emerges
John Longmire is walking away as coach of the Swans having sent shockwaves across the competition in news no rival coach wanted to hear.
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Infuriating detail on AFL premiership Cup
It’s the trophy every team wants to lift on Grand Final day, but one missing detail continues to baffle AFL fans. Now it’s been explained.
‘Never again’: Calls for grand final change
An official complaint has been made after Swans coach John Longmire found himself in awkward scenes after the AFL Grand Final.
‘Too great’ to risk Mills? Carbon copy of Cats GF haunts Swans
An injury cloud hovered over the Swans all GF week. But while there was no risk taken with Callum Mills, Isaac Heeney and Logan McDonald played hurt. Right call? Lachlan McKirdy unpacks it.
‘Extraordinary money’ Pies, Port are offering Giants flanker
Harry Perryman has one top-three finish in a best-and-fairest – four years ago. That hasn’t stopped a bidding war reaching crazy levels. LATEST TRADE BUZZ
Delusion, tears: The ‘hollow’ reality for shattered Swans
Sydney’s stars say the pain of Saturday’s Grand Final loss to Brisbane is worse than 2022, opening up on the “hollow” realisation of another missed opportunity. LACHLAN MCKIRDY takes you inside the Swans rooms.
Gutted Swans coach barely keeps his cool
After losing yet another AFL Grand Final, Swans coach John Longmire battled more challenges when speaking to the media.
Sam Newman slams Grand Final ‘disgrace’
Sam Newman has pulled out a flamethrower and called on the AFL to hand down punishments after Saturday’s grand final “disgrace”.
Shattered Heeney’s shock GF injury reveal
Isaac Heeney has explained the heartbreaking scenes of him looking shattered sitting on the Swans bench at the end of the Grand Final.
Robbo: The 20 minutes of mayhem that will scar Swans
The masterful performance from Chris Fagan’s Lions was forged over several long winters, writes MARK ROBINSON. And its effect on the Swans might last much longer than that.
Fagan’s tears as ruthless Lions romp to premiership
Brisbane has surged to its first AFL premiership in 21 years, shattering records on the way to a 60-point triumph over a Sydney side which was left to lament another Grand Final flop.
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