The 29-year-old, who starred against the Power with 21 possessions, six tackles and three goals, has been in stunning form this season, with the midfielder averaging over 20 possessions per game and a club-high 6.8 tackles per game.
Following another performance combining class and grit in Saturday night’s win, Longmire told media on Monday that he didn’t believe there was much McGlynn couldn’t achieve when he set his mind to it.
“He’s certainly taking his game even to another step up (this year) than what he showed since he arrived at the football club,” the coach said.
“His ability to set his mind to a task and achieve it is to a really high standard and he’s been able to put together a really consistent season to this point.
“He was even a bit sore on the weekend, but he gritted his teeth and got through it and played a really good quality game.
“It’s just a credit to his mental strength really.”
Off the field, McGlynn has also taken his game to another level in 2014, with the gutsy player earning his place in the Swans’ leadership group.
Longmire said McGlynn’s sheer determination towards every task this season has really seen him grow as both a player and a club leader.
“In the off-season he made a decision in his own mind to get himself into the leadership group and he did everything he possibly could to put himself in the leadership group,” Longmire said.
“He’s quite unique in that when he sets his mind at something, most of the time he’s able to achieve it and he was able to do that and get himself in the leadership group.
“He’s also determined to become a midfielder with a bit more time in the midfield and a bit less time forward, he’s put his mind to it and has been able to achieve that as well.”
While McGlynn has excelled in a range of areas this season, Longmire said it was his pressure acts and finishing skills which were most impressive so far in 2014.
“He’s played more in the midfield this year, so that’s probably increased his opportunities to tackle,” he said.
“But his pressure acts around the ball are outstanding and you see he’s able to finish off his work with a couple of goals every week, which is pleasing.
“He’s an elite athlete too. He’s one of our best speed endurance runners at the club, so that allows him to get to a lot of contests in the game.”
McGlynn’s performance on Saturday night was one of a handful of impressive efforts from the Swans, who boasted a near full-strength side against the Power.
Longmire said the only notable absentee, Nick Smith, would be assessed this week after suffering a stiff back which prevented him from playing on Saturday night.
“He’s okay today, but we won’t know until the end of the week,” he said.
“Hopefully he does training on Thursday and pulls up well from that.”
