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John Longmire details tactical shift that aided Sydney's 2012 Grand Final win

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

John Longmire details tactical shift that aided Sydney's 2012 Grand Final win
Summary

John Longmire reflected on a significant strategic change during the 2012 Grand Final, where Lewis Roberts-Thomson was repositioned to bolster Sydney's defense against Hawthorn. After trailing in the final quarter, the Swans implemented this move to stop Hawthorn's scoring momentum. Roberts-Thomson's performance included 14 disposals and a goal, contributing to Sydney's late-game resurgence that secured the championship.

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  • •Sydney led by 28 points before trailing by 12 in the final quarter.
  • •Longmire repositioned Roberts-Thomson to halt Hawthorn's momentum.
  • •Roberts-Thomson recorded 14 disposals and a goal during the match.
  • •The Swans scored the final four goals to clinch the Grand Final victory.
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John Longmire reveals how a crucial late move involving Lewis Roberts-Thomson helped swing the 2012 Grand Final

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