.The AFL competition has viewed some fairly exceptional freefalls in 2024, but there is actually not one that mirrors that of the Sydney Swans right now - who have been actually indicted of "thinking about Brownlows" rather than the supreme team success.Amid an operate of form that has actually found all of them drop 5 of their last 6 video games-- featuring their last three-- the Swans have gone from the unequalled premiership favourites to probably the most vulnerable crew in the top 8 regardless of remarkably still sitting best of the ladder.What most pundits to begin with thought was actually a mini depression in kind has turned into an absurd ordeal for the reddish and white, along with their 112-point loss to Port Adelaide on Saturday night right now appearing the loudest of -- the worst loss in the training career of coach John Longmire.Watch every video game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Season deal with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial today > Sphere 21WHAT'S GAMING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Prepare a deposit limit.Port shock Swans in 112 aspect belting|00:51 While some drops off in statistical places around the ground are actually less quickly described, two-time North Melbourne premiership gamer David Master ensures one thing-- narcissism has played a part in their "scary" kind slump.Speaking on Fox Footy's First Crack, Master took a deeper study the contrast supporters have actually found in Sydney's edge from 2 months ago to currently." There is completely no factor (for their decrease) beyond these people being fully pleased with what they have actually revamped until regarding Round 16 (they) have placed on their own before the crew," King started by pointing out." I've acquired no doubt that the financial investment levels of those Sydney Swans players are actually not what they went to the middle of the road of the season. "They have actually fallen away drastically in each the locations that are effort-- contest, allowance, a lot less simple ball ... that laser-like emphasis that they had, that absolute buy-in is actually gone." Longmire's edge practically spontaneously seem to be to have actually started their nose plunge astride a one-point loss to Fremantle in your home in Shot 16, along with a missed chance on goal after the siren coming from Logan McDonald showing merely exactly how close they were actually to sustaining what was a 10-game gaining streak.A two-point loss to the Saints the following full week was actually likewise viewed as an oddity, along with a 79-point win over the then-bottom-placed Kangaroos placing paint over the cracks.From there, the Lions (2 factors), Bulldogs (39 factors) and also Energy (112 factors) have all battered on the Swans-- and also while the trio are now all legitimate premiership competitors, no one absolutely predicted all of them to rest where they do currently." This is alarming the us versus the world principles is actually no more there-- because they've looked ahead, and also they have actually observed the comfort that comes with the individual rewards," King proceeded. "They possess started to deal with Brownlow medals, doing mini press-conference to claim 'I am actually definitely sorry, I'm not heading to succeed a Brownlow', All-Australian (choices), some are examining contracts, 'what can I leave my type?'." They've been sidetracked, and they aren't up for the battle ... I don't think it truly matters what system you choose if you're John Longmire, if you don't obtain that 100 percent premiership level buy-in." I'll talk about it till I am actually blue in the skin-- you may view it, you may believe it, and also I think it's time for this group to evolve once more." Longmire vital of Swans lack of battle|08:23 While clubs have actually absolutely come back from kind drops right now of year, no group has actually ever before gained a premiership in the same season they've preserved a triple-figure reduction." This happened in 2017 to Richmond when they dropped to Geelong as well as came away coming from a little a (14-point) clipping and also said: 'we require to transform'-- they went with Shaun Grigg in the ruck, they dropped the third high (ahead) ... they created massive switches to collection standards on the eve of finals, (and) I believe they're on this amount," detailed King." Heeney can not do it in the midfield any longer, he is actually reached participate in forward-- I understand they are actually missing out on ability, but this is nothing at all to accomplish along with talent." I believe it is actually opportunity to sit down, trustworthiness treatment time (and also inquire) what is actually happening? Obtain the pumpkin heads off, and respond to the people that sympathized the 1st three months of the year." Only Hayden McLean (two times) and also Will definitely Hayward have actually stopped various objectives an activity across the final 3 weeks, while Errol Gulden and also Matt Roberts have actually perhaps been the only duo to have actually consistently performed all over the very same opportunity period.But given their status as the best team in the competition, there's still every chance the Swans will definitely stroll right into week some of finals with a home certifying final to their name-- if they can easily get over the psychological difficulties tossed at all of them lately." It's going to be tough it's the psychological science of soccer ... what you can't gauge, is that count on when you go out alongside your allies," St Kilda terrific Leigh Montagna included." As quickly as you begin questioning some individuals ... it does create it actually complicated to regain, and it can look ugly on the industry when you have actually shed a little self-confidence."" They've shed their aspect of difference, and also it is actually a shocking opportunity to lose your factor of distinction," King ended up by saying.The Swans' upcoming odds to fix their shock decrease in form will certainly begin Friday night versus a Collingwood attire that appears to have actually quite found their mojo after commemorating Scott Pendlebury's 400th game along with a sway Carlton.REMAINING FIXTURESRound 22-- v Collingwood @ SCGRound 23-- v Essendon @ Marvel StadiumRound 24-- v Adelaide @ SCG.