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John Longmire's path to become one of the AFL's most successful modern-day coaches began in pain.

Sydney's 2005 premiership coach Paul Roos says the Swans must put some star players on the trade table in a bid to change their narrative as grand final losers.

Court documents reveal a coach accused of raping former Melbourne Demons player Daniel Hayes served as the AFL's regional manager for northern NSW, helping to establish the Sydney Swans' academy in Coffs Harbour. Warning: This story includes text messages including graphic sexual content.

Results are not guaranteed at North Melbourne now they have Alastair Clarkson on deck, but the club has finally made the rest of the league notice them after years of an Arden Street slumber, writes Kyle Pollard.

Veteran Sydney Swans midfielder Josh Kennedy is closing in on an AFL return following a lengthy injury spell after making a successful comeback in the VFL.

If 50 games is seen as the turning point for AFL players, what is the equivalent for coaches? Andrew McGarry investigates, including the stretch of games that links top premiership coaches such as Alastair Clarkson.