List_of_Australian_Football_League_coaches

List of current Australian Football League coaches

List of current Australian Football League coaches

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This list includes the appointment date and performance record of current Australian Football League senior coaches. The league consists of 18 clubs across Australia, with at least two clubs in every state/territory apart from Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.

John Longmire is currently the longest-serving coach in the Australian Football League.

John Longmire, the senior coach of the Sydney Swans since September 2010, is currently the longest-serving coach in the league. He has won (1) premiership alongside active coaches. Chris Scott, the senior coach of the Geelong since October 2010, has won the most matches (200) and has a winning percentage of 70.28%. Six coaches have won at least one AFL premiership during their current term: Chris Scott in 2011 and 2022; John Longmire in 2012; Luke Beveridge in 2016; Adam Simpson in 2018; Simon Goodwin in 2021; & Craig McRae in 2023.

Coaches

Key
Prem Premiership wins
W Wins
L Losses
D Draws
GC Games coached
Win% Winning percentage
Statistics are correct to the end of the 2022 AFL season
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See also

Notes

  1. Appointment date of current term at the team.
  2. Coaching statistics from the current term with the team; coaching statistics from previous term with the team are not included.
  3. Coaching statistics for career in the AFL, records in other leagues are not included.
  4. Simon Goodwin was named as the succession coach of Melbourne in 2014, he took over as senior coach from Paul Roos after the conclusion of the 2016 AFL season.
  5. John Longmire was named as the succession coach of Sydney in 2009, he took over as senior coach from Paul Roos after the club lost the semi-final in 2010.

References

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    Ryan, Peter (1 September 2021). "'I'm pretty pumped': McRae determined to build culture and success at Pies". The Age. Melbourne, VIC.
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    Matthews, Bruce (18 October 2011). "Fremantle coach Mark Harvey praises appointment of Dockers assistant Chris Scott as Cats coach". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
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    "Alastair Clarkson to depart Hawthorn as Sam Mitchell succession plans falls apart". Sporting News. 30 August 2021.
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    Rucci, Michelangelo (5 October 2012). "Gold Coast Suns assistant Ken Hinkley wins Port Adelaide coaching job for AFL season 2013". The Advertiser. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
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    Landsberger, Sam (14 November 2014). "Luke Beveridge named Western Bulldogs senior coach after lengthy search". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
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