Swans coach John Longmire has urged the following boss of the AFL to spend time in Sydney to know its ‘distinctive’ sporting market.
Longmire, chatting with CODE Sports on a tour of the membership’s new state-of-the-art facility that gives all the pieces from a espresso ‘Mod Bar’ to a crèche, says the $70m centre is proof the sport has come a great distance in NSW for the reason that Swans moved north.
Longmire set a easy problem for Gillon McLachlan’s successor.
“I’d love them to spend some time up here, as long as they can. Just to understand the local market, it is unique,” he says.
Few AFL figures perceive Sydney’s sporting market – and distinction with Melbourne – as a lot as Longmire.
The 52-year-old lived within the Victorian capital all through a 200-game taking part in profession, stint as AFLPA vice-president and foray into participant administration that preceded his life-changing shift north.
Longmire established cross-code bonds with Sydney Roosters’ Trent Robinson and former Western Sydney Wanderers mentor Tony Popovic way back.
The 2012 premiership coach bubbles with unbridled enthusiasm and satisfaction in regards to the Swans’ new residence on the Royal Hall of Industries close to the SCG.
Asked in regards to the new HQ’s influence for his crew and membership, Longmore defers to the larger image.
“It’s for the code too. I’d probably start with the code,” Longmire explains.
The veteran coach additionally opens up in regards to the 2022 Grand Final loss to Geelong and the longer term for Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin.
“We had a really bad day. Geelong were fantastic,” Longmire says of the 81-point GF defeat.
“It takes a bit of time to wash through your system.
“It happens. Even to the most experienced teams like Geelong, who interestingly enough got beaten by 83 points in a prelim final the year before. The key is making sure you learn from it.”
On Franklin, Longmire reveals extra on Sydney’s plans for the 341-game veteran celebrity.
“For any player, let alone a 36-year-old, it’s a tough challenge to be playing at the highest level. Even if you are one of the best.”
Read the full interview with CODE Sports right here
Originally revealed as John Longmire’s key hope of subsequent AFL boss, opens up on Buddy’s future and praises new $70m HQ
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