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Lance Franklin (born 30 January 1987), also known as Buddy Franklin, is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played in the Australian Football League (AFL). He played for the Hawthorn Football Club from 2005 to 2013 and the Sydney Swans from 2014 to 2023.
Lance Franklin is a giant of the game. The star Sydney Swans forward has played over 300 AFL games, won two premierships with Hawthorn, is the seventh-greatest goal-kicker in VFL/AFL history, is one of just five men with eight All Australian blazers and is the most recent player to have kicked 100 goals in a season.
Jul 31, 2023 · The superstar forward announced his retirement on Instagram after injuring his calf in a win over Essendon. He played 354 games and kicked 1066 goals for Hawthorn and Sydney, winning a premiership and eight All-Australian honours.
Jul 31, 2023 · Sydney superstar Lance Franklin has made the decision to retire immediately. John Longmire on Monday afternoon said during a press conference that Franklin was emotional when telling the Swans ...
Jul 31, 2023 · The legendary Sydney and Hawthorn key forward, who kicked 1,066 goals and won two flags, announced his retirement on Monday. He injured his calf in his final match against Essendon and will not join a media conference.
Aug 27, 2023 · The retired AFL great completed a lap of honour at half-time of the Swans vs Demons game at the SCG, where he received a standing ovation and a tearful response. Franklin thanked the fans for their support and said he was grateful to have played 19 years of footy at two great clubs.
Aug 1, 2023 · A comprehensive analysis of the 18-season journey of Lance Franklin, one of the game's greatest-ever big men. From his debut with Hawthorn to his retirement with Sydney, Franklin left a mark on the league with his goals, skills and advocacy.
