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Latest news: Lance Franklin

Sydney never grew tired of Lance Franklin: Longmire

Sydney coach John Longmire has dismissed media reports suggesting the club had a falling out with Lance Franklin before the legendary key forward retired.

Buddy Franklin calls time on glittering AFL career

Lance Franklin has retired following his latest injury, with the Sydney and ex-Hawthorn key forward finishing as the AFL's fourth-highest goalkicker.

Magpie fans decried for booing Swans great Buddy Franklin

Nathan Buckley and Sydney chief executive Tom Harley have joined the criticism of Magpies fans who booed Swans star Lance Franklin.

Buddy Franklin re-signs with Swans as Grand Final approaches

Lance Franklin will continue his decorated AFL career in 2023 after signing a one-year contract extension with the Swans.

Lance Franklin an early spark as Swans hang on

A fired-up Lance Franklin bounced back from an unusually quiet final to spark Sydney's explosive opening to the AFL preliminary final against Collingwood as they held on for a one-point victory at the SCG.

Buddy Franklin puts contract talks on hold

Lance Franklin has issued a brief statement about his AFL playing future, declaring he won't make a decision until the end of the season.

Lance Franklin has Gary Ablett’s mark in sight

Veteran Sydney forward Lance Franklin needs three more goals to become the fifth most prolific goalkicker in VFL/AFL history.

2022 AFL round 12: Sydney Swans vs Melbourne Demons match day guide and preview

Match day guide and preview for the 2022 round 12 game between the Sydney Swans and Melbourne Demons.

AFL apologises to Lance Franklin after ‘cowardly’ label

Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin has received a formal apology from the AFL following a heated tribunal hearing where he was labelled a "coward".

Swans to challenge Lance Franklin’s one-match ban

Sydney will challenge a one-game AFL ban given to megastar Lance Franklin for striking.

Franklin gets 1000th goal ball back, focus now on Swans flag

Lance Franklin says winning an AFL flag with Sydney is his major aim after reaching the 1000-goal milestone and getting the ball back that he kicked it with.

Brilliant Buddy kicks 1000th goal as fans stream onto the SCG

Spectators have streamed onto the SCG after Sydney superstar Lance Franklin became just the sixth VFL/AFL player to kick 1000 career goals.

Swans, AFL gear up for Buddymania at SCG

The Sydney Swans are hosting Geelong in an AFL blockbuster but all eyes will be on Lance Franklin as he gears up to kick his 1000th career goal.

Parker bags five in Swans’ win over GWS, Franklin held to one

Sydney fans turned out in the hope of watching Lance Franklin get his 1000th AFL goal but it was another Swans champion, Luke Parker, who starred with five goals in their 20-point win over GWS at Accor Stadium.

Canberra’s Tom Green aiming to hit the scoreboard more for GWS

Rising GWS midfield talent Tom Green believes he can be a damaging presence up forward heading into his third AFL season.

Franklin’s focus on final, not 1000 goals

Lance Franklin's march to 1000 goals has captured the admiration of AFL fans but the superstar has banished thoughts of the milestone.

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