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Sydney Swans coach John Longmire has revealed he chatted with his NRL peer Trent Robinson about their communities supporting each other in the aftermath of the deadly Bondi Junction stabbing attack.

The AFL's Swans and the NRL's Roosters, along with Super Rugby's NSW Waratahs, are professional sporting clubs most closely associated with the area, all based at nearby Moore Park.

'This is our local community,' Longmire told reporters on Tuesday, saying the tragedy was 'so close to home'.

'This is the people that come and support our clubs and to have it so close to home... it's a terrible tragedy that's unfolded in our backyard.'

Longmire said he had spoken to Roosters coach Robinson about the community coming together to support each other as the nation mourns those killed.