CHANNEL 7 says the Sydney Swans’ decision not to allow commentator Brian Taylor his usual, full access to change rooms following last night’s clash at the SCG was a “missed opportunity”.

Taylor on Saturday continued his criticism of the Swans over a lack of access to players following Friday night’s epic win against Essendon.

“What Sydney wants is total control. They want us to be boring, like they are,” Taylor said on Saturday.

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Taylor told Triple M things remained “very cordial” with the Swans and rejected suggestions he’d been instructed not to speak about the post-match discussion on Friday night.

“They (Channel 7) haven’t said anything, I haven’t spoken to anyone from the network,” Taylor said.

“All I know is what happened. We arrived in the rooms, they (Swans) said ‘you can interview whoever you want, no problems at all, bring them over here, do the interview here’ and line them up like sheep and it’ll all be good.”

But Taylor did not conduct his weekly segment following Friday night’s match, where he wanders the change rooms and talks to whoever is willing to engage.

Despite recording a famous win, it’s believed the jubilant Swans weren’t so keen on his ‘Roaming Brian’ segment, leaving ‘BT’ astounded — and a touch angry.

Channel 7 says the Swans and footy fans lost out.

“After such an incredible win, it was a missed opportunity for the Swans to share the atmosphere and celebration from the rooms with viewers,” a Channel 7 spokesman said.

“Brian’s post-match roam of the winning side’s rooms, the candid interviews and access, make for memorable moments. It has been an innovation and a massive hit with fans.

“We thank Buddy Franklin for speaking with BT — and trust that next time the Swans find themselves with the four points after a Friday night game, the experience will be more enjoyable for everyone.”

In a week in which player access to the AFL media has been hotly debated, Taylor took umbrage with the lack of access from the winners after the Swans’ stunning win.

“We’ve done all we’re going to do down here,” he said from inside the Swans’ rooms on Friday night.

“Buddy has been kind enough to give us a couple of minutes as you just saw, but that is it from the Sydney Swans — no-one else, they can’t answer the questions like ‘how do you think you went today? How did you pull up? Gee, how do you think the young guys went?’

“None of those questions for Sydney, far too hard, don’t want the eight or nine minutes exposure for their sponsors.

“So I’m not sure what is going on at the Sydney Swans, and with the vibe that’s in the room why we can’t be feeling that, I’m not sure.”

After a brief discussion on the latest footy news, Taylor launched again.

“That’s it from me from the rooms here, we’re not allowed to go and ask those players the hard questions like ‘how did you go today?’

“Way too hard for Sydney to answer those.”

Roaming Brian replaced by Angry Brian tonight ... Sydney Swans shut down BT post game. Thoughts? — TimGossage 🤓 (@TimGossage) June 23, 2017

He then compared the lack of access to Formula One, suggesting the host broadcaster was entitled to more given the huge sum paid for the most recent TV rights deal.

“I tell you what, $2.5 billion paid for the TV rights,” Taylor said.

“Fernando Alonso, in the Australian (Formula One) Grand Prix a year or two back, just about kills himself (in a massive crash but) 15 minutes later he’s doing an international press conference.

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“Someone does a hammy or gets a blood nose, not allowed to talk to them here.

“Work that out.”

Channel 7 and Taylor’s patience could potentially be put to the test again next week, with the Swans set to play Melbourne at the MCG on Friday night.

Taylor’s comments came as player access in the AFL was heavily scrutinised following Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley saying he was hesitant to trust the media.

The Herald Sun has contacted the Swans for a comment.

CBA drops and no roaming Brian. Flat — Mitch Cleary (@cleary_mitch) June 23, 2017

Don't worry BT, not just Sydney, @freodockers put up the shutters this week. Must be trying to make a statement. #accessdenied — Nick Wade (@nick_wade) June 23, 2017