List of current Australian Football League coaches explained

This list includes the appointment date and performance record of current Australian Football League senior coaches. The league consists of 18 clubs across Australia, with at least two clubs in every state/territory apart from Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.

John Longmire, the senior coach of the Sydney Swans since September 2010, is currently the longest-serving coach in the league. He has won (1) premiership alongside active coaches. Chris Scott, the senior coach of the since October 2010, has won the most matches (200) and has a winning percentage of 70.28%. Six coaches have won at least one AFL premiership during their current term: Chris Scott in 2011 and 2022; John Longmire in 2012; Luke Beveridge in 2016; Adam Simpson in 2018; Simon Goodwin in 2021; & Craig McRae in 2023.

Coaches

Key
PremPremiership wins
WWins
LLosses
DDraws
GCGames coached
Win%Winning percentage-Caretaker coach-->

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2022 AFL season

Team NameAppointedTime as coachPremWLDGCWin%PremWLDGCWin%Played forPast Clubs as an assistant or senior coachSource
CurrentCareer
0295508434.52%0295508434.52%
07362013554.07%07362013554.07%N/A
[1]
0111002152.38%05475113041.79%

[2]
117802568.00%117802568.00%



[3]
0-----0106105021150.24%

0312916151.64%0312916151.64%
220084228670.28%220084228670.28%
[4]
000000.0%3170131630756.3%
0-----------

081402236.36%08140036.36%

[5]
17757113557.41%17757113557.41%[6] [7]
0-----4228158439058.97%


013192022358.74%013192022358.74%


[8]
00000-00000-
0-----01721285305-

1177104228362.90%1177104228362.90%[9]
111686120357.39%111686120357.39%[10]
110479018356.83%110479018356.83%


[11]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Brisbane Lions appoint Hawthorn football chief Chris Fagan as AFL coach. Australian Associated Press. 3 October 2016. The Guardian. 27 November 2017.
  2. News: 'No stone unturned': Voss appointed Carlton coach . McClure. Sam. 23 September 2021. The Age.
  3. News: 'I'm pretty pumped': McRae determined to build culture and success at Pies . Ryan. Peter. 1 September 2021. The Age. Melbourne, VIC.
  4. News: Fremantle coach Mark Harvey praises appointment of Dockers assistant Chris Scott as Cats coach. Matthews. Bruce. 18 October 2011. Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. 27 November 2017.
  5. News: Alastair Clarkson to depart Hawthorn as Sam Mitchell succession plans falls apart . 30 August 2021. Sporting News.
  6. News: Simon Goodwin welcomed as Paul Roos's successor at Melbourne Demons. 18 September 2014. ABC Online. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 27 November 2017.
  7. News: Newly installed Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin already looking towards 2017. Morris. Tom. 14 September 2016. Fox Sports Australia. News Corp Australia. 27 November 2017.
  8. News: Gold Coast Suns assistant Ken Hinkley wins Port Adelaide coaching job for AFL season 2013. Rucci. Michelangelo. 5 October 2012. The Advertiser. News Corp Australia. 27 November 2017.
  9. News: Paul Roos retires as John Longmire takes over Sydney coaching job. Australian Associated Press. 12 August 2009. The Courier Mail. News Corp Australia. 27 November 2017.
  10. News: Adam Simpson named West Coast Eagles head coach. 3 October 2013. ABC Online. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 27 November 2017.
  11. News: Luke Beveridge named Western Bulldogs senior coach after lengthy search. Landsberger. Sam. 14 November 2014. Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. 27 November 2017.