With the 2024 season just around the corner, practice matches and selection calls incoming, there's plenty to dissect ahead of the first bounce of the ball.ย 

With this in mind, let's take a look at the coaches who are under the most pressure heading into the new season.

We have started with the coaches with the least amount of pressure, building up to the coaches with the most amount of pressure for the season ahead.

10. John Longmire (Sydney)

The Swans struggled in 2023 with injuries to key players, but were fortunate to play finals after a strong second half to their season.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: John Longmire, Senior Coach of the Swans coach addresses the team at a quarter-time break during the 2019 AFL round 18 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Sydney Swans at Optus Stadium on July 20, 2019, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Due to the young side the Swans have, there isn't too much pressure on Longmire, though an active off-season of recruiting some mature talent will see the Swans bring a competitive side of young and mature talent in 2024.

This might increase the pressure on Longmire to do something with this list. Longmire signed a two-year contract extension in early 2023 and if the Swans stay competitive it's likely the longest-serving Swans coach will not be going anywhere.