Telling broadcast vision has countered claims of a tense moment between Ollie Florent and Callum Mills after the final siren on Thursday night.

Veteran photographer Michael Willson captured images of the former teammates seemingly in an intense exchange after the Swans – Florent’s former team – had sealed a 63-point win to open the season.

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Willson posted the images on X with the caption: “No bloody joke – Oli Florent and Callum Mills exchange words after Florent snubbed Mills post-match.”

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 5: Oliver Florent of the Blues and Callum Mills of the Swans exchange words after the 2026 AFL Opening Round match between the Sydney Swans and the Carlton Blues at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 5, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)Source: Getty ImagesSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 5: Oliver Florent of the Blues and Callum Mills of the Swans exchange words after the 2026 AFL Opening Round match between the Sydney Swans and the Carlton Blues at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 5, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)Source: Getty ImagesSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 5: Oliver Florent of the Blues and Callum Mills of the Swans exchange words after the 2026 AFL Opening Round match between the Sydney Swans and the Carlton Blues at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 5, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)Source: Getty Images

However, separate footage depicts Florent and Mills embracing with a handshake and hug among the other players out on the SCG.

Host Sarah Jones introduced the vision, which was captured on the Fox Footy broadcast.

“It doesn’t look like that (a tense exchange) is the case here. Hugs and smiles … we do have some vision showing that all looks pretty well,” Jones said.

Ollie Florent and Callum Mills hugging post-game on Thursday night.Source: FOX SPORTS

Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall added: “Yeah, that’s good to see. That was a pretty warm embrace. A few words in each other’s ears.

“Often, things are said in the heat of battle out on the ground, but you smooth it out once the game’s over. Really good to see that.”

And in case there was still any doubt, later in the evening, Mills posted a photo to his Instagram of the pair together looking chummy, with the caption “I think we (are) all good” with laughing and love heart emojis.

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Callum Mills and Ollie Florent patched things up late Thursday night. Credit: Callum Mills’ Instagram.Source: FOX SPORTS

Speaking post-match, Sydney coach Dean Cox said he wasn’t aware of a sour moment between Florent and Mills but would seek clarification from the club captain.

“I have no idea about that … none at all,” Cox said post-match.

“They are good mates – that’s what I know. I’m not sure, I’ll speak to Callum about it.

“I’m not sure what happened on the field. But they are there to compete against each other — but they’re good mates.”

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Earlier, Fox Footy reporter Jon Ralph explained the situation, noting last year’s circumstances where Florent – who played in the Harbour City for nine years – was effectively told he wasn’t wanted by the Swans anymore.

“(Willson) has a series of photos where Florent snubbed Cal Mills, according to Willson, in the post-match handshake,” Ralph reported late Thursday night.

“Certainly, words were exchanged there. We know Florent left this club under less-than-ideal circumstances and wasn’t happy with how Sydney tackled that one as well.

“Plenty of passion there that potentially spilled over post match. A game full of spotfires.”

The 27-year-old played 184 games for the Swans before being traded to Carlton this past offseason for a future third-round draft pick.