The AFL’s new footy boss is eyeing a radical change to speed up the game next season.

Brisbane CEO Greg Swann will officially finish up at the Lions this week and step into his new role at AFL House next Monday.

Swann, who has been involved in club administration for more than 25 years, will oversee hot issues including the match review system, umpiring and laws of the game.

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The match review and umpiring have been hot topics this year, but games have also become increasing longer due to the number of stoppages throughout matches.

Speaking exclusively to 7NEWS, Swann flagged the issue and already has a potential solution surrounding ruck contests.

“Probably during the game itself we waste a lot of time doing this like waiting for ruckmen to get to a ball-up or even for a boundary throw-in, waiting for people to set up,” he said.

“I think the game needs to speed up. The average quarter is like 35 minutes, it’s too long.”

Given the umpires need to wait for two players to nominate for the ruck contest at stoppages, there are often situations where they wait for the two ruckmen to get to the contest.

Speaking earlier on Thursday, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan said his departing colleague will need time in his new role.

“There’s been a lot of things that have been talked about since Swanny’s appointment. He’s going to fix everything apparently,” Fagan said.

“I would suggest people give him a little bit of time. He can’t just come in and make radical change in five minutes.

“He needs to look at all the different issues and all the different angles and when the time is right, come up with a few solutions.

“I’ve heard the narrative that: ‘Swanny’s gonna do this and Swanny’s gonna do that’. It’s an incredibly hard job he’s walking into.

“People need to be patient and not think he’s going to make radical change in two weeks.”

Swann finishes up his 11-year stint at the Lions after Friday night’s clash against the Western Bulldogs.

Fagan paid tribute to the much-loved figure, who was part of the selection committee that appointed the coach and helped transform the club into a powerhouse again.

“You can only give him a massive tick for the influence he’s had as a leader,” Fagan said.

“From a personal point of view, I’ve just enjoyed the friendship I have with him.

“It’s good to have a CEO who understands football. Not all of them do.

“He’s always been a good supporter of mine, particularly through times when maybe I’ve been questioned, he’s stood there right behind me. I’m grateful for that.

“He’s left a big mark on our footy club.”