AFL: Sydney coach John Longmire fronts the media after Swans' Qualifying Final wins over GWS Giants.
Swan Braeden Campbell ’s epic qualifying final performance as the sub came amid family grief , while two other Swans teammates almost missed the game against the Giants, it’s been revealed.Trailing by 27 points late in the third term and not having held the lead from the opening minutes, the 43,189 strong crowd at the SCG was sent into raptures when Joel Amartey put them in front in the final two minutes.
Campbell was injected into the game late in the third term – and had a massive impact, booting a goal from nine disposals. “To win some big 50-50 moments, be hard and clean after a pretty tough week – injury-wise and what was happening off the field – is a great credit to him,” Longmire said.“They lost a loved one during the week.
Longmire confirmed there were serious doubts about his health, as well as Callum Mills coming into the contest.Swans COMEBACK from 27-point deficit | 03:29 Longmire praised the way he handled the news and said the door isn’t closed for a return before the season is out.
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