Brett Kirk says he has always had an emotional connection with the Sydney Swans, even after retiring and venturing west as an assistant coach at Fremantle.

Kirk, who returned home late last year, has been a welcomed addition to the Sydney Swans' coaching panel this season, taking the helm as forwards coach.

In the above feature for AFL Tonight, presented by reporter Rory Campbell, the 241-game midfielder turned mentor talks candidly about his passion for the Swans and how little the culture has changed during his time away.

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