John Longmire Quits Sydney in Shock Move to Join Rival Club

Sydney Swans coach snapped up by Essendon in surprise coup

Former Sydney premiership coach John Longmire announced he will be leave the club after 25 years to join the Essendon Bombers.

Bombers poach former Swans premiership coach John Longmire

Essendon have pulled off a huge recruiting coup, luring John Longmire away from Sydney to be their new head of performance.

John Longmire quits Sydney in shock move to join rival club

The surprise announcement brings an end to his 25-year association with the Swans.

Bombers land premiership coach for key role

Essendon have pulled off a huge recruiting coup, luring John Longmire away from Sydney to be their new head of performance.

Essendon land Longmire for head of performance role

Updated September 28, 2026 — 5:22pm,first published 3:57pmSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAEssendon have pulled off a huge coup landing Sydney premiership coach John Longmire as their new head of performance.He will oversee football operations and work alongside first time coach Mark McVeigh who…

AFL premiership coach departs Sydney Swans for Victorian powerhouse

His future has been a topic of speculation for the better part of two years.