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Call for Blues change 'ASAP' as Cripps holds fast

While AFL great Lance Franklin has predicted Carlton coach Michael Voss won't see out the season, captain Patrick Cripps is adamant the Blues will recover.

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Visions of Buddy: Tabuai-Fidow gets to fulfil MCG dream

Queensland's Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow gets to follow in the footsteps of childhood idol Buddy Franklin and play at the MCG, where he hopes to score a try or four.

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Auskick kids in shock and awe as Buddy pays a visit

Children at a Darwin Auskick AFL clinic were treated to a surprise appearance by retired great Lance Franklin as part of the Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous round.

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Franklin returns to Hawks' nest in farewell to fans

Former Hawthorn and Sydney champion Lance Franklin made a rare public appearance at the first meeting of his two AFL clubs since his retirement last year.

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Why Jesinta Franklin is teaming up with a First Nations label – and donating her modelling fee

Designer Liandra Gaykamangu hopes Franklin’s support will show that Indigenous fashion is ‘for everyone’

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Anthony Albanese & Peter Dutton Have Faced Off In A Roast Battle At The AFL Grand Final Brekkie

During the AFL’s annual Grand Final Breakfast, PM Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton exchanged barbs.

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Adelaide Thunderbirds celebrate decade as leaders of First Nations Round

The Adelaide Thunderbirds were the first team to host an Indigenous game at the national level in 2013. One of their foundation players from 16 years prior says more can be done to recognise the club's past First Nations talent, writes Brittany Carter.

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Demons seek secret recipe for success against Swans

Melbourne are out to reverse a worrying recent trend against Sydney as they welcome back star defender Steven May for a battle with Lance Franklin.

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At the AFL grand final I experienced the exquisite agony of being a Swans fan

I watched my team be the hardest nuts all season, only to spend Saturday gently massaging Geelong to victory

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‘A man made for the moment’: Why Lance Franklin’s legacy will endure regardless of AFL grand final result

In statistics and influence, Franklin is already an all-time AFL great. And if Saturday’s grand final goes down to the wire, all eyes will turn to ‘Buddy’

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Greens urge Labor to redirect fossil fuel subsidies to renewables in budget – as it happened

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Sydney defy thrilling Collingwood comeback to win through to AFL grand final

Sydney survived a thrilling comeback to defeat Collingwood 14.11.95 to 14.10.94 and will now play Geelong in the 2022 grand final next week

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Lions coach would be keen on Franklin

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes it would be "remiss" of the Lions not to talk to Lance Franklin if the forward is seeking a Queensland move.

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Dogs' Ugle-Hagan emulates idol Franklin

No.1 AFL draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is still pinching himself after kicking a match-winning goal even his idol Lance Franklin would be proud of.

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Fan returns Buddy Franklin’s history-making football

A Sydney Swans fan has returned the Sherrin football used by Lance 'Buddy' Franklin to kick his historic 1000th goal at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Sydney Swans' Lance Franklin gets his landmark 1,000th career goal ball back at the SCG

Sydney Swans full forward Lance Franklin returns to the SCG to collect the ball with which he kicked his now-famous 1,000th career goal.

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AFL Round-Up: Buddy Franklin sparks invasion, MCG calls for evacuation and West Coast's COVID-19 inundation

In a round that had everything, from pitch invasions to lost Swans to a rogue fire alarm, two teams more than any put their hands up as ones to watch. We digest the week that was.

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The Sydney Swans want Buddy Franklin's 1,000th goal ball returned as video of crowd catch circulates on social media

The Sydney Swans are looking for the footy fan who put his body on the line to snag the ball Lance Franklin used to kick his 1,000th AFL goal.

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Sydney Swans fans scatter nan's ashes in the middle of the SCG during Buddy Franklin celebration

As footy fans dashed towards Buddy Franklin after his 1,000th goal last night, two siblings swam against the tide - all in order to honour the wish of their departed nan.

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Channel 7 Was Surely Taking The Piss With This Socially Distanced Buddy Franklin Interview

Channel 7 did a socially distanced distanced interview after footy fans rushed the SCG to celebrate Buddy Franklin's 1000th goal.

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Sydney Swans Legend Buddy Franklin Is Officially The Sixth Ever AFL Player To Boot 1000 Goals

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Lance Franklin kicks his 1,000th AFL career goal as fans flood the SCG in celebration

Lance Franklin becomes just the sixth player in VFL/AFL history to kick 1,000 career goals, sparking wild scenes of celebration at the SCG.

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Lance Franklin's 1,000th goal the highlight as Sydney impresses in victory over Geelong

Lance Franklin stole the show, but his Sydney Swans were impressive in a 30-point win over Geelong at the SCG.

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