There are plenty of highs and lows, bumps and bruises in footy.

But ask any Swans player what they love about being a footballer and there’s no hesitation - it’s the mateship, the team environment, the competitiveness and the physicality.

They all feel privileged to be able to do what they love, and earn a living from it.

Here Swans TV asks Jude Bolton, Craig Bird, Dan Hannebery and Nick Malceski why they love playing footy.