GWS Giants coach Kevin Sheedy with crosstown rival John Longmire of the Sydney Swans. Picture: Jeremy Piper. Source: The Daily Telegraph
SWANS coach John Longmire and Giants boss David Matthews yesterday brokered a ceasefire in an attempt to end the bad blood rising between the cross-town rivals.
Longmire said he chatted with Matthews over the phone yesterday morning to clear the air over bitter comments exchanged between the two Sydney clubs heading into the inaugural battle of the bridge clash.
Sparked by the Swans' resentment over the decision to brand the Sydney derby the battle of the bridge, the war of words between Giants coach Kevin Sheedy and Swans legend Paul Roos and a fresh spot fire between Longmire and Matthews has escalated the animosity between the clubs to an all-time high.
Longmire took exception to comments made by Matthews the Swans should have done a better job of selling the sport in NSW, labelling Matthews' statement inaccurate and disrespectful.
However, the Swans mentor said he and Matthews have come to an understanding.
"I not sure whether it's friction or if it's just two clubs establishing their relationship. Going through a courting period, maybe," Longmire said.
"Leading up to our next game (against GWS) we want to win that game. We're going to be pretty keen to win that.
"I've spoken with David this morning. We had a good conversation. I've known David for a long time. It'd be fair to say we both understand each other's challenges.
"We've both got challenges as two clubs up here in Sydney, but we've also both got tremendous opportunities. We had a good conversation about it this morning. I thought it was a healthy conversation to have.
"The good thing is we both realise the challenges we've got. We both respect the challenges we have ahead of us and we'll move on pretty quickly.
"While Longmire is more focused on stopping Gold Coast's Gary Ablett at the SCG on Saturday, Sheedy has been happy to fan the flames.
Sheedy and Roos continue to butt heads over the Giants' attempt to divide Sydney's AFL fan base with the Anzac Bridge as the demilitarised zone between Swans supporters and Giants supporters on opposite banks.
"Paul Roos been a critic of the Giants for the past three years yet wants to lecture us about respect. The Sundance Kid has become the Kleenex Kid," Sheedy posted on Twitter.
"To Paul Roos I say this. We have 11,000 members after one year. Swans have 30,000 after 30 years. We are not here to dance with our sister."
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