Sydney coach John Longmire expressed his disappointment at the resurgence of the Sam Wicks issue this week, asserting that the club has “moved on” from the saga that caused internal strife earlier in the month.
Wicks was temporarily sidelined from club duties following allegations of a confrontation with teammates during a social gathering. The 24-year-old was accused of inappropriate behavior toward a former girlfriend of one teammate, but a Swans investigation found no wrongdoing on his part.
Wicks has since been reinstated and has performed well on the field, scoring two goals in each game for the Swans since his return. However, tensions resurfaced when footage emerged of teammates seemingly ignoring Wicks after he scored a goal against Hawthorn.
Longmire expressed disappointment at the coverage of the incident, stating that the club focuses on celebrating team efforts rather than individual outcomes. He addressed concerns raised about lingering tensions within the team, affirming that the situation is being handled effectively.
As the Swans prepare to face the Giants in the Sydney derby on Saturday, Longmire reiterated that the club has moved past the issue and is focused on the upcoming match.
