Longmire named coach of the year

[R-1]

Swans' Longmire wins coaches award - ABC Grandstand Sport - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

But it was the game style, as much as the results, that brought plaudits for Longmire's coaching.

He maintained the core of the hard-running, hard-tackling, defensive-minded style that had been the hallmark of the Swans under Roos, and added an extra attacking dimension.

Longmire introduced a more expansive style of play to make use of the blazing speed of Lewis Jetta and others, and used a range of scoring options from Sam Reid and Adam Goodes to converted defender Lewis Roberts-Thomson and midfielders Kieren Jack and Ben McGlynn.

[dimelb]

Congratulations to Horse, well deserved accolade.
And on top of his seamless transition into the job; well done by the club.

[longmile]

He's been a great coach. Seems very innovative and always progressing, which differs him from Roos. He's come a long way since naming Seaby as a sub!

[CJK]

This and the GF is all an illusion and spin.

Horse Out!!!

[hot potato]

Well Done John. UUUmmm but there is one game to go. YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN.

[cherub]

Dyson Heppell young player of the year.??? Where did AJ rank.? Kept his place all year in a grand final team. Doesn't rate in Melbourne.

[aardvark]

This and the GF is all an illusion and spin.

Horse Out!!!

So you are Caj23 in disguise huh?

[GongSwan]

Dyson Heppell young player of the year.??? Where did AJ rank.? Kept his place all year in a grand final team. Doesn't rate in Melbourne.

I thought Shortsteppel might get squib of the year, AJ very consistent young player

[i'm-uninformed2]

A surprisingly articulate and well-written article by Carey on the Horse. Clearly, he adores the bloke too

Knowing a man called Horse

[Dave]

Nice one.

[AnnieH]

Ha.
Surprised much?
No.

[Go Swannies]

I thought Sanderson would be a shoe-in for this one, taking a team from 14 to top 4. But good on them for recognising what Horse has done. He's certainly stepped out from PR's shadow!