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Longmire saddened by Swans player bans

Former Sydney Swans coach John Longmire has expressed deep sadness and shock at the club's decision to ban five players for the remainder of the season.

John Longmire, the Swans' longest-serving coach, described the suspensions of Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon as "flattening" for all involved. The former coach noted there's a deep sense of sadness at the club regarding the matter. michezonews.co.za

Victoria Police detectives are expected to arrive in Sydney as part of ongoing investigations. Longmire emphasized that on-field ramifications are not a priority for the club at this time.