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Lance Franklin retires as arguably the greatest AFL player of his generation

A paragon of preternatural talent and preparation, the Hawthorn and Sydney great was pure theatre on a field

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2023

‘We salute him’: Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin given emotional send-off after retiring

Sydney Swans champion Lance Franklin has announced his retirement from the AFL, effective immediately

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2023

Freo keeping it low key ahead of Franklin's WA farewell

Fremantle won't be treating Lance Franklin any differently this week as the veteran Sydney forward prepares for his final AFL appearance in his hometown Perth.

AAP · Jul 21, 2023

Swans shrug off bad kicking day as Buddy targets return

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin is nearing a comeback from injury for the Swans, who insist they are moving on from a "bad day at the office" against Geelong.

AAP · Jul 3, 2023

Playing Franklin has cost injury-hit Swans: Longmire

Lance Franklin would have played far less early season football if John Longmire had his way, now Sydney are paying the price with the star forward out injured.

AAP · Jun 21, 2023

Sydney stars Heeney, Franklin out of crunch Lions clash

Injury-plagued Sydney have lost stars Isaac Heeney and Lance Franklin to injury ahead of facing Brisbane, in a blow to their hopes of bouncing back into form.

AAP · Jun 15, 2023

St Kilda overruns Sydney to spoil Lance Franklin party

St Kilda has denied Sydney star Lance Franklin a fairytale finish in his 350th match with a hard-fought 14-point victory at the SCG.

The New Daily · Jun 8, 2023

Swans pinch AFL victory after crucial North error

A controversial finish has led to Sydney posting a thrilling three-point victory over North Melbourne in front of a stunned Marvel Stadium crowd.

AAP · May 20, 2023

All booing is infantile but not all boos are equal – that’s why Lance Franklin became the story

There’s no need to bemoan a sport gone soft, just reflect on what it means to an Indigenous footballer

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Afternoon Update: Budget reactions; US child shot playing hide-and-seek; and Air New Zealand’s new bunk beds

Labor’s budget criticised as Coalition and Greens say there is not enough cost-of-living help

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023