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News.com.au
25-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Rumours swirl over missing audio of Sydney Swans coach
There have been suggestions former Swans coach John Longmire 'buried' a piece of audio from Sydney's 2024 Grand Final flop. The premiership-winning coach lived a nightmare with a fourth grand final defeat as the Swans were put to the sword by the Brisbane Lions in the 2024 season decider. It emerged on Monday night an audio recording device from a microphone Longmire wore throughout the day was not returned to AFL officials. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. According to Channel 7's Agenda Setters, Longmire is reported to have removed an 'SD card' from the recording device. The microphone was recording audio for AFL Media's annual Sound The Alarm documentary — a series that includes audio from the coaches on Grand Final day. According to 7News reporter Mitch Cleary, Longmire was to be paid a fee for agreeing to the arrangement as previous coaches have done since the series began in 2019. However, the audio never made it back to the producers of the series after the Lions' 60-point victory. 'Last year's grand final, John Longmire was mic'd up on the day, had the pre-game address, the half-time address, the in-box — everything that came with it,' Cleary said on Monday night. 'But post-game, when he handed back the equipment to the AFL, he took the SD card and, to this day, the AFL don't have the SD card — he never gave it back. 'He took it, tried to get it working with his son during the week, couldn't do so, and has since never handed it back.' When asked if it is likely Longmire lost the card or deliberately buried it, Cleary responded it was 'more on the buried side of things'. 'Clearly some things were said in the box that he didn't want other ears to hear on the day,' Cleary reported. He went on to say: 'I think there were some things said about players and some heat-of-the-moment conversations that people don't want to ever hear.' The report sparked instant rumours with St Kilda legend Nick Riewoldt responding on the Agenda Setters panel by asking if the audio could have 'reputational or brand damage'. 'Anyone inside the industry would not really be shocked by things said in the coaches box during the heat of battle so it's probably more the external perception of what goes on in the coach's box,' he said. Veteran reporter Caroline Wilson also made a link between the missing audio and rumours that came out of the Swans rooms on grand final day. 'It was reported as early as halfway through the first quarter that things got a bit panicked both in the coaches box and down on the bench and the coach himself was – obviously not losing it – but becoming quite panicked as has been reported repeatedly,' she said. 'I reckon giving up the money is a cheaper price.' The game ended up being a sad final act for the 54-year-old's tenure at the club. He stepped down as head coach in November with former deputy Dean Cox stepping into the top job. The former North Melbourne forward finished his 14-year tenure having won a premiership in 2012, winning three minor premierships and featuring in five total grand finals. Longmire was in tears during his farewell press conference in November when Cox was presented as senior coach for the first time. Sydney announced at the time Longmire has taken up a newly created position as executive director of club performance. It was reported at the time Longmire was being well compensated for stepping down. Despite this, Longmire continues to be linked with a return to senior coaching. While he appears to be enjoying his time out of the coaching game, including making weekly appearances on Fox Footy's AFL 360, Longmire remains a wanted man in the footy coaching landscape. Channel 9 reported in May figures in the industry believe Longmire is 'attainable' for clubs looking for a new head coach. Longmire took over from Paul Roos in 2011 and coached the Swans in 333 matches including 208 wins. He is the longest tenured coach in Sydney Swans history Longmire's grand final record will read one win, four losses. The most painful of those defeats was this year's grand final loss to the Brisbane Lions where the club was thrashed in humiliating fashion. The pain was compounded in a devastating post-match press conference where he spoke to reporters while the Brisbane Lions celebrated their win on the other side of the wall. Sydney have lost their past four grand finals by a combined total of 226 points and there have already been serious headaches for Cox to manage this year with the Swans' season on life support with a 6-8 record. Longmire will be remembered for much more than his prickly 2024 Grand Final press conference, but it will also be a moment that will live long in the memory of footy fans. The Swans were reportedly unhappy Longmire had to do the press conference just metres away from where the Lions were singing their team song. While Longmire was occasionally seen losing his cool in the coach's box or with his players, he was typically very measured when addressing the media. However, you can only assume he was at breaking point when members of the press arrived late for his press conference with noise of yahooing Lions players booming into the press conference room every time the door was open and shut by late arrivals.
Perth Now
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
‘Love ya mate': McGovern's heartfelt tribute to big brother
Mitch McGovern has made a heartfelt tribute to his brother Jeremy after the West Coast star was forced to medically retire from the AFL. The Carlton utility poked fun at himself as he took to social media to celebrate Jeremy's career, which came to an end on Friday as the 33-year-old formally announced he was hanging up the boots after 197 games. 'Proud is an understatement for how I feel about what you've done with your footy journey,' the post read. 'You taught me almost everything I know about footy (sorry dad). 'I'm incredibly honoured to have been able to ride the highs and lows in what the game have given you, and you can walk away with a smile and your head held high. 'Thanks for the combined 5x All-Aus, 1x Premiership and 1x BnF. Love ya mate.' One of the photos Mitch McGovern posted in his social media tribute. Credit: James Elsby / AFL Media A photo of the pair following the Eagles' grand final victory in 2018, in which an emotional Mitch embraces his older brother, accompanied the post. It also featured pictures of the brothers playing against each-other, during the 30-year-old's time at Adelaide, as well as photos from their childhood. Former West Coast captain and 2018 Norm Smith Medallist Luke Shuey also paid tribute to the champion defender, saying 'we were all privileged to be a teammate of Jeremy McGovern.' 'We didn't appreciate it enough throughout the journey but he was the type of player and clubman not everyone gets to play with,' Shuey said. 'He gave as much as he had in the tank, every time... he cared more than anyone... he made footy fun, in the hardest of times. 'He had every single person's back who was in his corner and he did it all with the worst rig and most disgusting pre-season testing results you'll every see. 'One of the greatest to ever do it, how lucky were we?!!' The reigning Eagles club champion was recommended to retire by the AFL's concussion panel after the latest in a series of head knocks he sustained in the Eagles' round eight loss to Melbourne. He said he was 'at peace' with the decision.
News.com.au
15-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Mitchell sees positives despite loss
AFL: Hawks coach Sam Mitchell has addressed the media, following his side's tough loss to the Suns in Darwin.
News.com.au
08-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFL 2025: Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin on Clayton Oliver's wellbeing and future
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has shared Clayton Oliver's frustration towards reports around his future, insisting 'they're just not the case'. Oliver will return against Hawthorn this Saturday after missing the Demons' 32-point win over West Coast in Perth last weekend through personal leave. In his week off, there were reports about Oliver's future and how his leave of absence stemmed from growing irritation about form and game time. Goodwin categorically denied those reports and declared Oliver was 'in a good space' as a Melbourne player. 'I think it's more important Clayton finds them frustrating, that's the biggest thing. Clayton, for one, is frustrated by them because they're not true,' he said. 'He hasn't got resentment, he's not upset about game time, he's not upset, he's really content and happy and a lot of those things were dealt with at the end of last season. 'He's in a really good space, mindset and wants to be the best teammate he can possibly be, that's where the frustration comes. 'For the big part, the media in terms of how they dealt with Clayton spending some time away were, as an industry, quite mature and accepting of that. 'Then the reports come out about why he might need some time off, they just weren't the case.' Goodwin said he spoke with Oliver every day and had no seen no evidence of resentment. He lauded Oliver for his maturity in the face of personal adversity and expected the midfielder to be 'refreshed' to tackle the Hawks. 'It was pretty clear last week he needed some time away from the game, just a few days to reset and get his wellbeing back,' Goodwin said. 'It was on the back of some medical advice and, as I have said, we're really proud that he put his hand up and was able to take that time. 'What we've seen so far in the last few days is a refreshed Clayton. He's keen to get back into it, he's done a fair bit of training as well and we're looking forward to getting him back on the footy field. 'To put his hand up and say he needs some time, I think that's where we've grown internally as a football club and as Clayton has as well. I think it's a sign of where we are in the times now. 'We're really proud of Clayton for putting his hand up and we're looking forward to getting him back in the team.' Goodwin said Oliver's battle had been ongoing over the course of three seasons and his personal leave was a sign of growth. 'I think it's a real sign of maturity not only from Clayton but the footy club as well to understand a bit deeper around the journey he's been on,' he said. 'We're in a really strong position now to grow that; we've had clear focuses for Clayton, it's his health and wellbeing and make sure he is in the best space possible. 'That's what we've seen in the last 12 months, that he is in a wonderful space and to be the best player he can possibly be again.'
