Quiet and reserved, now JL's the 'main guy': The making of a modern coach
As Justin Longmuir prepares for his first final as a senior coach, Nathan Schmook dives deeper into his journey
www.afl.com.auI can’t access live updates right now, but here’s the latest I can share about Justin Longmuir up to recently reported events:
- Justin Longmuir is the senior coach of the Fremantle Dockers in the AFL. He led Fremantle into finals for the first time since 2015 in the 2022 season, and he has remained in the role through the 2024 season with contract extensions .
- There were reports in 2024 that he signed a one-year extension to stay with Fremantle through 2025, and he coached his 100th AFL game in 2024 as Dockers coach .
- In 2025, there were media pieces discussing his role and performance, including interviews and features on his coaching philosophy and the Dockers’ season trajectory; he remained the Dockers’ senior coach during that period .
- There have also been coaching staff moves around him in the AFL around that time, with other clubs making changes, but Longmuir’s position with Fremantle continued to be highlighted in coverage .
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest news and provide a concise summary with up-to-date sources. I can also pull key dates (contract updates, final appearances, or notable press conferences) if you tell me which aspects you care about most (e.g., contract status, team performance, or personal coaching philosophy).