Longmire struggled to hear questions because the Lions were singing so loud, and a number of journalists were in the Brisbane rooms rather than at Longmire's presser. There's no suggestion the Lions did anything wrong,

The father of Sydney coach John Longmire chose to watch the AFL grand final at home instead of the MCG, saying he would have been in a "bit of strife" in responding to rival fans during the Swans belting by the Brisbane Lions.

Two years ago, the Swans opted to pick key forward Sam Reid for the grand final with Geelong, despite the fact he was carrying an adductor injury. It was a disaster, with Reid managing one mark, four disposals and zero impact in a call that Swans coach Longmire took full responsibility for after the 81-point mauling against the Cats.