Swans address Longmire bombshell, lock in successor
John Longmire is out as Sydney coach, ending his 15-year tenure in charge of the Swans. And, the 2024 grand finalists have moved quickly to lock in his replacement.
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‘Hand around my throat’: Lockett’s clash with Swans coach revealed
You don’t mess with Plugger. Ex-Sydney assistant coach Damian Drum reveals on SACKED he learnt that lesson the hard way after attempting to lay hands on the great Tony Lockett.
‘You f*****g idiot’: The day Drum gave Barassi a spray
Ron Barassi is the most revered name in Australian rules football, but that didn’t stop Damian Drum unloading on the then-Swans coach. He reveals the astonishing story on SACKED.
Cox Q&A: Rejecting Eagles, how Horse revealed news, Warner talk
Dean Cox now has the opportunity he always wanted, to be an AFL head coach. LACHLAN MCKIRDY sits down with Sydney’s new leader for an expansive chat.
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‘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.
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