Cementing his spot in John Longmire's best 22, Sydney veteran Luke Parker says his finals experience will be valuable for the flag-chasing Swans.

Will Swans coach John Longmire go down as one of the best if he can't win a second flag at the helm?

Will Swans coach John Longmire go down as one of the best if he can't win a second flag at the helm?

Will Swans coach John Longmire go down as one of the best if he can't win a second flag at the helm?

Will Swans coach John Longmire go down as one of the best if he can't win a second flag at the helm?

Will Swans coach John Longmire go down as one of the best if he can't win a second flag at the helm?

Will Swans coach John Longmire go down as one of the best if he can't win a second flag at the helm?

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says soul-searching will be on the agenda for his on-ballers, including the superstar captain.

Sydney have suffered a major injury blow in the AFL finals, with Callum Mills straining his hamstring at training.

A senior Swan has given insight into how his longtime coach has been able to consistently push his side to contend for premierships.