.Performing Sydney captain Dane Rampe was anxious over the Swans' decision to leave out Callum Mills but claims he will definitely enter into the AFL splendid final with a very clear thoughts after "experiencing the most awful" of the large stage. Rampe said it was "bittersweet" to be leading the Swans in to the decider versus the Brisbane Lions without his friend Mills, who was actually assigned stand-alone leader at the beginning of 2024 after sharing the tasks along with Rampe and also Luke Parker for 2 seasons.Mills was actually neglected of Sydney's squad despite training fully on Wednesday in a quote to come back coming from the hamstring trauma he went through in the days after the Swans' qualifying ultimate win.Watch the best buildup to the 2024 AFL Grand Final, along with pro analysis and also total Grand Final time protection, on Fox Footy by means of Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free test today > Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE ACQUIRING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Free of cost and confidential help telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or even visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.Coach John Longmire told media reporters just before Friday's marvelous last ceremony that Mills had actually reacted "as you 'd imagine" after being actually informed of the selection jointly created by the Swans trains as well as medical workers." It's tough, due to the fact that Callum is actually a wonderful person and a wonderful innovator of our soccer club," Longmire stated."( He responded) as you 'd picture, I most likely do not need to have to describe it-- he was dissatisfied, but that's what happens sometimes.Dane Rampe and also John Longmire both tasted of Callum Mills. Image: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images" The danger of going into an activity similar to this-- it only seemed to weigh against Callum during that minute, despite the fact that he taught properly (on Wednesday)." Rampe, who will certainly lift the premiership mug up must the Swans succeed, said he cried along with Mills after he was actually told of the choice call yet needed to promptly carry on as he readied to lead the edge in to the marvelous final." I think bittersweet is actually specifically the word. To start with, I'm ruined for a friend, among my great mates as well as the innovators of our nightclub. We have actually been actually with a great deal together," Rampe stated." We had to press that apart, me and also him possessed a weep after the headlines on Wednesday mid-day, however as quickly as that was actually carried out, the technique Millsy would certainly wish it is proceeding as well as service customarily, and that's what it must be actually." As for my prep ... I've been performing what I may in a leadership sense all year, and also absolutely nothing for me improvements-- I'll be going out and doing what I require to perform." Rampe got there on Sydney's list instantly after the 2012 flag and also has actually dropped all three of his huge finals, with massive beats in 2014 and 2022 and a shut upset loss to the Western Bulldogs in 2016. Callum Mills will definitely miss out on the grand ultimate. Image: Phil HillyardSource: Updates Corp AustraliaHe stated the ache of those beats had left him clear-minded coming into the Lions clash.I have actually experienced awful, permit's be straightforward. There is actually a little bit of peace knowing I've experienced that, and managed to resolve that and get back listed below," Rampe claimed." What I've know over both of reductions that I have actually had is actually that no person respects your account, really." It will be fantastic for our team to come back there and gain after '22, it will be actually wonderful for Brisbane to come back and also apologize for in 2013, but they uncommitted about our tale, as well as our experts don't care regarding theirs, and also's the method it is actually.".