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Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says when he decided to become head coach, deep down he always wanted to do it at his own club.

Longmuir will coach his 100th game for the club on Saturday night against Richmond. He is already the Dockers’ third longest-serving coach and – they hope – the first to win a championship.

The level-headed and humble head coach’s 99th win – Saturday’s famous Sydney raid at the SCG – was one of his finest and sets his team up for a second finals appearance in his fifth year at the helm.

Looking back on his career, Longmuir said it was never his dream to play football professionally, let alone coach at the highest level, while growing up on a farm near Korda.

Despite his time as an assistant at both West Coast and Collingwood, the Dockers man said his firm intention was to wear purple again.

“It’s not really something I set out to do, even playing AFL,” Longmuir said.

“It’s been an interesting journey that I don’t take for granted. And I’m really grateful to the football club for giving me opportunities first as a player, then as an assistant or development coach and now as head coach.

“I am truly grateful for what this club has given me and I work every day to give back.

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