The Latest Breaking News from John Longmire

Merrett equals Bombers record with seventh medal win

A few days out from trade period, when Hawthorn are expected to recruit Zach Merrett, the Essendon star has won his seventh club best and fairest award.

AAP · Oct 1

Bombers land premiership coach for key role

Essendon have pulled off a huge recruiting coup, luring John Longmire away from Sydney to be their new head of performance.

AAP · Sep 28

Roos ask retired Pies star to help them find a coach

North Melbourne have revealed the six-person panel that will decide on the club's next senior coach, and a former Magpies star was a surprise addition.

AAP · Sep 8

Hinkley to be announced as Devils inaugural AFL coach

Ken Hinkley has beaten John Longmire and Nathan Buckley in the race to become Tasmania's inaugural coach, with his appointment to be confirmed on Monday.

AAP · Jul 19

'Things are advancing': Devils narrow in on first coach

The Tasmania Devils are narrowing in on their inaugural AFL coach, but the fledgling club's boss is tight-lipped about preferred candidates.

AAP · Jul 3

How two WA footy legends lifted Sydney up the ladder

Dean Cox and Matthew Pavlich were AFL figureheads and rivals for so long in WA, they explain why an unlikely partnership has proven such a hit in Sydney.

AAP · Jun 23

AFL:'Huge shoes': Swans great's high praise for coach

Tasked with filling the shoes of Sydney's "greatest-ever" coach, Dean Cox has earned high praise from a club icon after a barnstorming start to the season.

AAP · Jun 6

'Huge shoes': Swans great's high praise for coach

Tasked with filling the shoes of Sydney's "greatest-ever" coach, Dean Cox has earned high praise from a club icon after a barnstorming start to the season.

AAP · Jun 6

Swans could face big call on key forwards against Pies

Charlie Curnow's potential return on Friday night against Collingwood means Sydney will have to make a decision on which three key forwards they play.

AAP · May 13

Hawk flag heroes join forces again in Richmond rebuild

Hawthorn premiership teammates Luke Breust and Taylor Duryea will reunite at Richmond under Adem Yze, while Sydney's backroom reshuffle has continued.

AAP · Sep 24, 2025