John Longmire Resigns Amidst Coaching Succession

John Longmire has announced his resignation as head coach of the Sydney Swans, ending a 14-year tenure that included one premiership win in 2012. Longmire, who initially joined the Swans as a rucks/forward coach in 2002 and became senior coach in 2011, led the team to five grand finals, with significant losses in 2022 and 2024. Despite a contract extension signed in 2023, Longmire has decided to leave a year early, following Sydney's recent grand final thrashing by Brisbane. Dean Cox, the assistant coach, is expected to succeed Longmire, having turned down an offer to coach West Coast. A press conference is scheduled to officially announce Longmire's departure and Cox's potential promotion, marking the end of a significant era for the Swans.