Overview

• Justin Longmuir dismissed David King’s calls for finals qualification as mere opinion, arguing King has never crafted a game plan, list or club culture.
• The coach highlighted his six-season record of 63–58–2 with one finals appearance and defended his rolling contract set to convert into an ongoing agreement in November.
• Longmuir warned that intense media scrutiny can cross a line into threats, citing recent death threats against Carlton coach Michael Voss.
• Fremantle sits ninth with a 10–6 record, one win and percentage outside the top four as they prepare for their finals-chasing home match against Hawthorn.
• He said he will heed only voices he trusts within the club and outlined plans to bolster Caleb Serong’s midfield support and tactical options.