1 year, 8 months ago

For a player whose skill is almost indescribable, it takes just 12 seconds to explain the magic of Lance 'Buddy' Franklin

It only takes 12 seconds to explain to the uninitiated and the unaware the legend of Buddy Franklin. Lance Franklin leaps over Ben Stratton and Sam Dwyer, on his way to kicking a crucial goal for Hawthorn in 2013. For his final nine seasons, he became the AFL's travelling missionary, entering rugby league heartland to turn non-believers into born-agains, filling the SCG via pure magnetism and scoring artistry. How Buddy Franklin scaled footy’s Everest Photo shows Buddy Franklin at Swans and Hawthorn An analysis of Lance Franklin's goal kicking reveals how he stacks up against every other player in league football's history. While Lockett ruled via intimidation as the immovable object, Franklin reigned as the glittering unstoppable force, an incomparable talent who left opponents grasping at air, and left rival supporters muttering "bloody Buddy" under their breath every time he got near the ball.

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Revealed: What made footy recluse Buddy Franklin step back into the limelight for the AFL in a VERY rare appearance
11 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: What made footy recluse Buddy Franklin step back into the limelight for the AFL in a VERY rare appearance

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Lance 'Buddy' Franklin's top five AFL goals ranked after Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Hawks legend retired with more than 1,000 majors to his name
1 year, 8 months ago

Lance 'Buddy' Franklin's top five AFL goals ranked after Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Hawks legend retired with more than 1,000 majors to his name

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Career
Aussie footy greats and a host of stars from rugby union, the NBA - and even the Wiggles - send messages to Lance Franklin after Swans and Hawks legend's retirement from the AFL
1 year, 8 months ago

Aussie footy greats and a host of stars from rugby union, the NBA - and even the Wiggles - send messages to Lance Franklin after Swans and Hawks legend's retirement from the AFL

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Lance 'Buddy' Franklin retires from footy effective immediately after legendary AFL career for Sydney and Hawthorn
1 year, 8 months ago

Lance 'Buddy' Franklin retires from footy effective immediately after legendary AFL career for Sydney and Hawthorn

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Lance 'Buddy' Franklin announces AFL retirement after 354 games for the Hawks and Swans
1 year, 8 months ago

Lance 'Buddy' Franklin announces AFL retirement after 354 games for the Hawks and Swans

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Footy great Leigh Montagna tells Swans to announce Lance Buddy Franklin's retirement from AFL now
1 year, 10 months ago

Footy great Leigh Montagna tells Swans to announce Lance Buddy Franklin's retirement from AFL now

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Friends and family celebrate Buddy Franklin's 1,000th goal
3 years ago

Friends and family celebrate Buddy Franklin's 1,000th goal

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Buddy Franklin's joy after Sydney Swans hero kicked his 1000th goal at SCG sparking hilarious memes
3 years ago

Buddy Franklin's joy after Sydney Swans hero kicked his 1000th goal at SCG sparking hilarious memes

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Lance 'Buddy' Franklin kicks his 1000th goal as the Swans play Geelong
3 years ago

Lance 'Buddy' Franklin kicks his 1000th goal as the Swans play Geelong

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Lance 'Buddy' Franklin hits the beach in Speedos ahead of AFL return
9 years ago

Lance 'Buddy' Franklin hits the beach in Speedos ahead of AFL return

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