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,

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.