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Good, bad or ugly? What makes AFL succession plans work

Simon Goodwin and Nathan Buckley have vastly different perspectives on the merits of coaching succession plans in the AFL.

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Re-signing Warner is Swans' top priority: new coach Cox

AFL premiership winner Dean Cox will replace long-time Sydney Swans coach John Longmire on a four-year deal from 2025.

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Longmire's path to coaching greatness began in pain

John Longmire's path to become one of the AFL's most successful modern-day coaches began in pain.

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Swans must put some stars on trade table: Paul Roos

Sydney's 2005 premiership coach Paul Roos says the Swans must put some star players on the trade table in a bid to change their narrative as grand final losers.

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How Longmire unlocked the key to coaching immortality

John Longmire hasn't changed as a person since his teenage days on the family farm, but his AFL coaching evolution at Sydney has been profound and effective.

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The Swans and their arduous journey to becoming a staple of Sydney’s sporting landscape

Club with roots in South Melbourne has not always been prosperous but now has a sixth AFL/VFL premiership in sight in its 150th anniversary year

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Kangaroos an 'easy target' for critics: Clarkson

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has brushed aside stinging criticism from AFL great Paul Roos - and former club employee - about the Kangaroos.

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West Coast Eagles coach confident Elliot is a no-go Yeo

West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo has been in hot form this season, and clubs in the premiership window are set to offer the free agent some tempting deals.

AAP

Court documents reveal coach accused of raping former Melbourne player Daniel Hayes was a long-time AFL employee who coached Sydney Swans academy teams

Court documents reveal a coach accused of raping former Melbourne Demons player Daniel Hayes served as the AFL's regional manager for northern NSW, helping to establish the Sydney Swans' academy in Coffs Harbour. Warning: This story includes text messages including graphic sexual content.

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How North Melbourne won and Essendon lost in the hunt for Alastair Clarkson

Results are not guaranteed at North Melbourne now they have Alastair Clarkson on deck, but the club has finally made the rest of the league notice them after years of an Arden Street slumber, writes Kyle Pollard.

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Swans veteran Josh Kennedy eyes AFL return

Veteran Sydney Swans midfielder Josh Kennedy is closing in on an AFL return following a lengthy injury spell after making a successful comeback in the VFL.

AAP

How many games does it take for AFL coaches to go to the next level — from Alastair Clarkson to Simon Goodwin, Luke Beveridge and others

If 50 games is seen as the turning point for AFL players, what is the equivalent for coaches? Andrew McGarry investigates, including the stretch of games that links top premiership coaches such as Alastair Clarkson.

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