Sydney Swans coach John Longmire is expected to step down from his role despite having one year to run on his contract, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
Longmire has been at the helm of the Swans since 2011, and won the 2012 premiership with the club. He also made Grand Finals in 2014, 2016, 2022, and this past season in 2024.
Despite a 1-4 record in Grand Finals, Longmire is one of the most successful coaches of the modern era, boasting a winning percentage of 62.9% from 333 games in charge (208-3-122).
Channel 9's Tom Morris and Channel 7's Mitch Clearly have both reported Longmire will tell the Swans' playing group he will step down, with assistant Dean Cox highly likely to take the reins.
Cox turned down the West Coast Eagles head coaching role when it was open earlier in the year.
The Swans have scheduled a press conference for a "major club announcement" today at 1:30pm.
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