Justin Longmuir Biography

The Dockers confirm a one-year contract extension for Justin Longmuir to remain as coach of the club in 2025.

"Justin embodies the coaching excellence and vision that aligns with our ambitions. He has an incredible handle on the game and is passionate about teaching it in a way that resonates with and is impactful to his players," Dockers chief executive Simon Garlick said.

Following the departures of several Fremantle players during the 2023 trade period, including Rory Lobb, Blake Acres and Griffin Logue, Dockers coach Justin Longmuir admits he could've done more to keep them at the club.

"Part of my role and maybe a part I didn't do as well as I could have last year, is to sell opportunity to some of those guys and give them a clear explanation of where they fit in our organisation and my vision for them going forward," Longmuir said.

"That's sometimes tricky to do as a senior coach, because … you don't want to make promises you can't keep. I'm always trying to tread that line, but maybe I could have trod that line a little bit better."

Jaymie Graham will coach the Dockers in the absence of Justin Longmuir who is sidelined due to the AFL's COVID protocols.

Justin Longmuir signs a two-year contract extension to remain head coach of Fremantle until the end of 2024.

"We're here to build a list and a footy team and a footy program that allows us to be at the top for a long period of time. We need to get a lot right for that to happen, and I think we're on the right track," Longmuir said.

James Aish says his trust in new Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir convinced him to move to the Dockers.

"A large reason (for me coming) was my trust in him and the way I think he can develop me as a player and open up new opportunities for me now," Aish said.

"He was the backline coach for Collingwood, so I had two years with him. I think he backed me in as a player and often, post-injuries, I was straight back in I think largely due to him.

"I really respect the way he coaches and his philosophies as well. He puts all his faith into you. He doesn't worry about your mistakes. He just wants you to be confident, and he helps you essentially believe in yourself."

Justin Longmuir is appointed as Fremantle's new senior coach after signing a three-year deal with the club.

"I am looking forward to getting to know the staff at the football club," Longmuir said.

"I would like to thank Freo for this opportunity...so let's get to work and make Fremantle a great football club."

Fremantle president Dale Alcock said Longmuir was a standout candidate and he had no hesitation in appointing him.

"Justin stood out for us as someone who has been preparing for this role for over 10 years,” Alcock said.

"He knows what is required to win and what is required for sustained success. He is someone who is genuine and driven to get our players to the best they can."

Former Fremantle forward and current Collingwood assistant coach Justin Longmuir has emerged as the leading candidate to replace sacked Dockers coach Ross Lyon.

It is understood that the Dockers have been monitoring Longmuir's potential as a senior coach in recent months and that is expected to intensify in the wake of Lyon's axing.

The 38-year-old is a former teammate of Dockers head of football Peter Bell and has support from a board that Bell sat on less than 12 months ago.

Long-time Eagles assistant coach Justin Longmuir leaves West Coast to join the Magpies.

Longmuir has committed to join Nathan Buckley's team of lieutenants to oversee the backline and team defence.

"I see this as a great opportunity to further my coaching career but more importantly to help Collingwood take the next step and achieve sustained success," Longmuir said.

"Playing a role in that as part of the coaching group is what really excites me."

West Coast has finalised its coaching set-up for 2017, refreshing the group as the club prepares for its fourth season under Adam Simpson.

Former Docker Justin Longmuir has been appointed to the senior assistant role, with champion ruckman Dean Cox taking over as joint midfield coach with Adrian Hickmott.

Longmuir is undertaking the AFL's level four coaching course, after being part of the program's second intake at the start of 2016.

Former player Adam Selwood will head up development, Jaymie Graham will become forwards coach and Daniel Pratt will become backline and team defence coach.

Justin Longmuir is promoted to a senior role with West Coast as part of the Eagles' coaching restructure.

The senior coaching prospects of Peter Sumich and Brett Montgomery have been boosted after the pair was accepted into the AFL's coaching accreditation course for 2016.

After a lengthy interview process, the AFL notified successful applicants on Monday, with assistants Justin Longmuir (West Coast) and Jade Rawlings (Melbourne) rounding out the second intake of the level four program.

There are now 12 coaches completing the course, which the AFL hopes will eventually become mandatory for those applying for senior positions in the future.

Justin Longmuir has been appointed to a ruck and development coaching role with his former club Fremantle.

"In addition to his responsibilities as ruck coach, Justin will undertake a development role with our key position players," General manager of football operations Chris Bond said.

"He is a welcome addition to our coaching team and is ideally positioned to perform in this role."

Justin Longmuir announces his retirement after suffering from a chronic degenerative knee condition.

Newly appointed Fremantle coach praised Longmuir's courage in playing despite suffering from the injury.

“Justin has shown tremendous bravery to train, prepare and take the field with his knee injury over the past few years,� Harvey said.