On the AFL stage he was one of the biggest superstars the sport has ever seen but Buddy Franklin has never been one for the spotlight as he pondered a quiet exit from the arena.
Jake Santa Maria
Footy fans have turned out in droves to meet their idol, recently retired AFL legend Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin, during a book signing event in Perth.
Bethany Hiatt
Recently retired AFL star Buddy Franklin has made a rare return to the state of his birth as he touched down in Perth this morning ahead of an event.
Former Hawthorn champion Jordan Lewis says Fremantle would be an ideal suitor for Sydney superstar Lance Franklin, who has reportedly knocked back the Swans’ initial offer to play on in 2023.
Mitchell Woodcock
Sydney chief executive Tom Harley says the Swans aren’t concerned that superstar Lance Franklin is yet to re-sign and has emphatically denied they’re stockpiling cash to lure Dustin Martin to the club.
Lance Franklin is a chance to join a third club with reports the superstar is not happy with the deal on the table from Sydney to continue his career into 2023.
But no goal Buddy kicks will be as big, or hold as much meaning, as the one that Blue Sam ‘Doc’ Docherty threaded through in Carlton’s win over Richmond at the MCG on Thursday night.
Mark Duffield
For three decades now we’ve all been conditioned to talking about the VFL/AFL. Our grand final is a time to make it about the WAFL/AFL. It’s time to celebrate our history and our heroes.
Braden Quartermaine
Sydney superstar Lance Franklin is set to miss a fourth straight AFL game because of his hamstring injury.
Rob Forsaith
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