The Latest Breaking News from John Longmire

Why Longmire chose to bench nine-goal hero Amartey

Joel Amartey's nine-goal haul against Adelaide was the biggest by a Sydney Swans player since Lance Franklin kicked 10 against Carlton in 2017.

AAP · Jun 15, 2024

'Not an even comp': Swans' Longmire denies byes benefit

Adamant his club's red-hot form has nothing to do with two early season byes, Sydney coach John Longmire says there are inequalities across the competition.

AAP · Jun 12, 2024

Swans land Hayward signature on five-year deal

Gun forward Will Hayward has signed a five-year AFL contract extension with Sydney, joining Errol Gulden and James Rowbottom in committing long-term.

AAP · Jun 4, 2024

Swans praise patient Parker as AFL recall wait drags on

Former Sydney skipper Luke Parker is no guarantee to be picked for next week's clash with Carlton due to the squeeze on midfield spots at the Swans.

AAP · May 11, 2024

Longmire remains a 'maybe' on AFL send-off rule

Sydney coach John Longmire says Callum Brown's bump on Sydney defender Tom McCartin, resulting in a three-game suspension, appears to have been an accident.

AAP · May 7, 2024

No deadline on Parker's return to AFL: Longmire

Luke Parker will not be rushed back into AFL action, Sydney coach John Longmire says, after the key midfielder missed out on featuring against the Giants.

AAP · May 4, 2024

Focus on Greene, Taylor not Giants smack talk: Longmire

Sydney coach John Longmire is more concerned with figuring out how to contain Toby Greene and Sam Taylor than engaging in a war of words with the Giants.

AAP · Apr 30, 2024

Swans pay tribute to Bondi victims before AFL clash

A minute's silence was observed before Sydney's AFL match with Gold Coast in honour of the victims of the recent knife attack at a Sydney shopping centre.

AAP · Apr 21, 2024

Swans on high alert for Hardwick's rising Suns

Sydney coach John Longmire has rich praise for Gold Coast's form under Damien Hardwick ahead of their AFL match this weekend.

AAP · Apr 16, 2024

Bondi tragedy 'so close to home' for clubs: Longmire

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says the Bondi Junction stabbing attack has been deeply felt by sporting clubs based in the area.

AAP · Apr 16, 2024