John Longmire expresses regret over support for Adam Goodes during career
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Former Sydney Swans coach John Longmire reflected on his lack of support for Adam Goodes during the final years of the AFL star's career. Goodes, a two-time Brownlow medallist, faced severe mistreatment, which Longmire described as 'diabolical' in his new autobiography. He acknowledged that he should have taken stronger action, including threatening to pull players off the field in protest. The comments come amidst ongoing discussions about treatment of Indigenous athletes in Australian sports.
- •John Longmire criticized his past actions regarding Adam Goodes.
- •Longmire's autobiography details his regrets over the player's treatment.
- •Goodes endured significant mistreatment during his final playing years.
- •Longmire suggested stronger actions should have been taken.
- •The comments relate to ongoing conversations about racism in sports.
- 4:35 AMThe Guardian Sport — Former Swans coach regrets not doing more for Adam Goodes amid ‘diabolical’ treatment of AFL star
"John Longmire opens up on booing during player’s final years ‘I should have threatened to pull our players off the ground’ Former Sydney Swans coach John Longmire has opened up on his regret for not doing more to support Adam Goodes in the final years of his career, as the two-time Brownlow medallist faced “diabolical, almost unforgivable” treatment. Writing in his autobiography released this week, Longmire said the final years of Goodes’s career were a source of regret. Continue reading...
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