"The fans are hugely important" | Greg Swann clarifies AFL 360 comments (17.09.26)
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What did Greg Swann say that sparked controversy on AFL 360?
And Swanee's been good enough to jump on. I think he wants to clear a couple of things up. Hey, Swanee. Morning, boys. How
are
we? Well, we're well. Hey, Greg. Your appearance last night on AFL 360 has been a talking point this morning.
Yes. And a little bit around that I said that the fans don't care.
How does Greg clarify his comment about fans not caring about quarter length?
What I actually meant was the fans didn't really care about our debate, Gary, whether it's 32 minutes or 30 minutes. Well, I think it's important that you clear it up. It's hugely important, obviously, and... And, yeah, we're loving that they're coming to the games and we're loving that they're watching on TV and we listen to them. So, yeah, if there was a bit of misconception there, that wasn't what it was meant to be. They do care. They care a lot about the game. We get a lot of advice about changing rules and not changing rules.
Why does Greg say fans actually care a lot about the game itself?
But, no, that was the context. I don't think the fans are really, on what we understand, too fussed whether it's 32-minute quarters or 30-minute quarters. They just want to see good footy, which... We'll certainly get this weekend, and we've had for most of the year. Yeah. And just on the monitoring of the media feedback, is that you or Mrs. Swan that looks... No. Well, I have been listening as I've been walking, and so, yeah, I just thought I'd clarify that because... Your temper text is probably blowing up, is it?
What role does media feedback play in shaping the AFL’s rule discussions?
It has. Wacking Gary for talking about it and me for
saying
this. No, that's true. Thank you.
No, we appreciate you jumping on, mate. We know you've got another six kilometres to go, so you get back to that stroll this morning. But an important message to get across. Thank you, mate.
How do the hosts describe Greg’s unique communication style with supporters?
No, no, it was good. Thanks, guys. Cheers.
That's the footy department head chief who has got a very, very unique style in the media.
He does have it. I kind of love it. That's a good way to put it,
isn't it?
But it's
a bit more like us talking, you know, generally.
What final message does Greg leave about listening to fan opinions?
And we know, and you know, and I know him well, his care for the supporter base is absolutely
paramount. I think he's got a good heart. He's unique in his presentation. So the question might be, what would you rather, a buttoned-up, stiff operator who gives nothing... or someone who has a little bit of colour about them. And maybe we have to, for lack of a better phrase, wear a few things along the way. Wasn't the intention of his comments,
clearly.
He knows the fans care. He would know more than
anyone.
He'd be getting bombarded with feedback.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What did Greg Swann say that sparked controversy on AFL 360?
0:00–0:18
2
How does Greg clarify his comment about fans not caring about quarter length?
0:18–0:46
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Why does Greg say fans actually care a lot about the game itself?
0:46–1:17
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What role does media feedback play in shaping the AFL’s rule discussions?
1:17–1:31
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How do the hosts describe Greg’s unique communication style with supporters?
1:31–1:47
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What final message does Greg leave about listening to fan opinions?
1:47–2:17