- John Longmire had to endure a humiliating press conference
- He carried out his media duties against the backdrop of Lions celebrations
- Adam Kingsley says Longmire deserved more respect
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has come to the aid of Sydney rival John Longmire after the beleaguered Swans coach had to endure a humiliating moment following his side’s grand final defeat.
Longmire, one of the most respected figures in the game, had to hold his post-match press conference against the backdrop of huge cheering and celebrations from Lions players next door, in the wake of the Swans’ 60-point thrashing in the MCG.
There is speculation about Longmire’s future at the club after a second grand final humiliation in three attempts, but Kingsley believes the Swans coach deserves more respect.
‘That’s the first time I’ve seen that. That shouldn’t happen, in my opinion,” Kingsley said of the scenes Longmire faced after the match.
‘Whether the press conference should be held in another room, further away from the winning dressing rooms?
“I don’t think John Longmire should have to go through this while being asked questions about the game in an incredibly emotional state.
“That would be very difficult to sit through and he seemed to be dealing with it with great calm and composure, but that would be incredibly difficult.”
John Longmire deserved more respect at his post-match press conference, a rival said
The Swans coach was forced to carry out his media duties as Lions celebrated loudly
As more reporters filed into the press conference, the Lions’ celebration grew louder as the door continued to open.
A frustrated Longmire finally said, “Are there more to come?”
‘Any more? Do you want us to wait? Are there any more coming in?’
Fox Footy presenter Sam Squiers reflected on what he saw as a ‘damaged’ Longmire during the press conference.
“Yes, it was a dejected, disappointed and somewhat damaged John Longmire after that 60-point defeat,” he said.
‘Another heavy defeat in a grand final for the Swans.
GWS Giants coach Adam Kingsley says Longmire deserved more respect in that situation
‘You can’t underestimate how difficult that was for him because he kept hearing the Lions celebrating in the background.
‘He was quite tense at the start, he looked a bit annoyed when people opened the door and came in, because he could hear the party getting louder and louder.
“There aren’t too many answers for Swans fans to hang on to.”