'Could rattle them off': Swans coach John Longmire's surprising Katy Perry admission
John Longmire isn't known for his sense of humour, but the Swans coach left journos and his Lions opposite Chris Fagan in stitches with a surprise admission about Katy Perry.
Perry is the headline act for Saturday's AFL grand final, following Kiss and Robbie Williams in the last two years.
Speaking to media on Friday morning ahead of the grand final parade, Longmire was asked for his thoughts on the pre-game entertainment and if he'd be watching the "California Girls" singer's performance.
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Longmire's 1970 vintage might indicate he's much more inclined to be a fan of The Eagles or Zeppelin – and me might well still be.
But apparently, he's also a Perry fan.
Swans coach John Longmire admitted he's a Katy Perry fan. Getty/Nine
"I've got it on my playlist – one of the many genres that I'm into," he said with a laugh.
"'Firework', I could rattle them off, I was listening to them on the way here.
"But it would be fair to say, hopefully we don't listen to it too much whenever it's on.
"That's no disrespect to Katy – she's a wonderful singer."
Perry will be supported by Cody Simpson, Christine Anu, Zipporah Corse-Anu and of course Mike Brady - the singer of AFL anthem's Up There Cazaly and One Day in September.
Speculation still hangs over whether or not Perry will sing her smash hit 'Roar', given it's association with lions. Pre-game entertainment generally doesn't support one team over the other.
As light hearted as this moment was, Longmire did address the serious stuff, including the club's heartbreaking decision to pull skipper Callum Mills from the match.
