Sydney Swans coach John Longmire criticizes AFL's bye scheduling as "not ideal" and calls for re-evaluation.

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says AFL's bye scheduling is "not ideal" and expects a re-evaluation, while backing his club's chairman's dismissal of an unfair advantage this season. Sydney's fixtures included byes in Rounds 5 and 12 due to their inaugural Opening Round match, leading to their top position with a game in hand. Some clubs like Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs have yet to have a bye.