Sydney Swans coach John Longmire admits he needs to evolve his coaching style but says he still has the drive to turn his young team’s form slump around.

In the Swans’ heavy loss to crosstown rivals GWS Giants on Saturday night, Longmire coached from ground level for long periods as he joined the growing trend of AFL coaches swapping the box for the bench.

Up for the challenge: Swans coach John Longmire hopes fans cut his young team some slack. Credit:AAP

“I've got to evolve too,” Longmire said.

“I've done a little bit of it over the pre-season, recognising the changing [nature] of the group and did it a few weeks ago and did it tonight.