Past #23 Buddy Franklin - Thanks Buddy

[Kennedy Parker]

Lance Franklin
Lance Franklin is a giant of the game. The star Sydney Swans forward has played 300 AFL games, won two premierships with Hawthorn, is the seventh-greatest goal-kicker in VFL/AFL history, is one of just five men with eight All Australian blazers and is the most recent player to have kicked 100 goals in a season. The Western Australian is also one of just two players in the game’s history, along with former Swan and Saint Tony Lockett

Tony Lockett

Age

58

Ht

191cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.2

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

1.8

2star

M

6.3

5star

T

0.5

3star

G

4.8

5star

No current season stats available

D

8.2

2star

K

5.6

3star

HB

2.6

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

0.0

1star

G

1.4

5star

, to have booted 300 goals for two clubs. Franklin was added to a leadership group for the first time in his career ahead of season 2020, joining co-captains Josh Kennedy, Luke Parker

26

Luke Parker

Age

31

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

and Dane Rampe

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Dane Rampe

Age

33

Ht

187cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.0

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

2.5

4star

MG

358.8

5star

D

14.1

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

5.1

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.5

2star

MG

284.5

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.4

4star

, as well as Callum Mills

14

Callum Mills

Age

27

Ht

188cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

10.8

4star

HB

7.4

5star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

18.4

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

6.9

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

3.4

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

17.0

5star

K

9.4

4star

HB

7.6

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.8

5star

CL

1.2

4star

. But the 33-year-old, who was named captain of the 2018 All Australian team, has long been considered an exceptional unofficial leader, so great is his impact on Will Hayward

9

Will Hayward

Age

25

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.8

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

9.0

2star

K

4.3

2star

HB

4.7

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

G

0.7

4star

D

9.4

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.4

5star

, Nick Blakey

22

Nick Blakey

Age

24

Ht

196cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.9

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

2.9

3star

M

2.3

2star

T

2.4

4star

MG

189.1

3star

D

8.1

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

2.1

2star

T

2.6

4star

MG

189.1

3star

D

7.2

2star

K

5.2

2star

HB

2.0

2star

M

1.2

2star

T

1.2

3star

, Ben Ronke

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Ben Ronke

Age

26

Ht

183cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.5

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.0

4star

D

9.7

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.7

4star

G

0.0

1star

D

13.2

4star

K

9.8

4star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

5.2

5star

G

2.4

5star

and the rest of Sydney’s young forwards.

Lance Franklin
DOB: 30 January 1987
DEBUT: 2005
DRAFT: #5, 2004 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Dowerin (WA)/Perth (WAFL)/Hawthorn

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[Nuggetz]

Not really but the way it's playing out and body language..the more I think about it the more I'm convinced

yea I feel the same way, he looks slower but is still having an impact. Feel like it's one of those mind is willing but body isnt scenarios.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

He is actually trying to hard at times leaving it all out there the big Bud.

You can tell when its almost the end even the greats start to try and play for frees consistently.

 

[The King!]

If he does retire, some of our mids will still try to pass to him

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

If he does retire, some of our mids will still try to pass to him

In the Stands?

 

[Superstar swan]

With jpk rotten luck I think that will solidify It for buddy.

Go out on his terms and still a very good footballer.

For the rest of time buddy I'll be known as one of if not the best forward of all time and going out as a 50 goal a season player. Still good enough to destroy opponents at 36

 

[Superstar swan]

its a roller coaster in here

not picking on you sorry SS

Don't worry I know

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

With jpk rotten luck I think that will solidify It for buddy.

Go out on his terms and still a very good footballer.

For the rest of time buddy I'll be known as one of if not the best forward of all time and going out as a 50 goal a season player. Still good enough to destroy opponents at 36

Yer definitely only one soft tissue injury away from wiping out his season like in 2020

 

[Superstar swan]

Buddy of all people deserves to go out on top, and finish as a player that is still unstoppable

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Longmire was very telling in his presser saying just enjoy him enjoy his moments.

Probably leaning towards retirement

 

[Superstar swan]

I wonder if buddy made the statement to quiet down the frenzy and try not to overshadow Mundy and Kennedy

 

[Maddo11]

That snap for goal must have been the longest he's ever kicked a ball off his right boot

 

[CheapCharlie]

I don't think Buddy retires
He either signs a one year deal with us, and at this stage it looks as if he isn't happy with what is offered
or
He signs a one or 2 year deal with GC or Brissie

 

[Superstar swan]

I don't think Buddy retires
He either signs a one year deal with us, and at this stage it looks as if he isn't happy with what is offered
or
He signs a one or 2 year deal with GC or Brissie

After 18 years would he really be bothered changing clubs at 36, learning a new style, new game plan plus put up with the media and added pressure of delivering at a new club?

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Not sure if someone at the West Australian has a sense of humour - today’s paper features an article where Jesinta talks about family life immediately above an article about bins.

 

[The King!]

After 18 years would he really be bothered changing clubs at 36, learning a new style, new game plan plus put up with the media and added pressure of delivering at a new club?

he's not 96 or anything, i am sure he could change jobs successfully

 

[DavyRed]

I don't think Buddy retires
He either signs a one year deal with us, and at this stage it looks as if he isn't happy with what is offered
or
He signs a one or 2 year deal with GC or Brissie

Of all the things that could happen I’d think Buddy signing a two-year contract anywhere must be the least likely. No way any club would entertain that.

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

he's not 96 or anything, i am sure he could change jobs successfully

Ageist against 96 year olds

 

[Maddo11]

Of all the things that could happen I’d think Buddy signing a two-year contract anywhere must be the least likely. No way any club would entertain that.

Two years at 250k/Pa maybe lol

If our budget is really s**t we could offer him 150k /y over 5 years, we rarely operate with the full list anyway lol

Does the AFL have rules against paying a player that has no intent to play? Like going full Ken Griffey Jr who will still be getting paid yearly until the 2030s despite not playing baseball since the mid 00s

 

[Superstar swan]

Rookie list/ assistant coach combo

Money outside of the cap and partially in the football department cap

 

[robbieando]

Rookie list/ assistant coach combo

Money outside of the cap and partially in the football department cap

Can only be paid under the one cap. So player/coach role would go under the salary cap.

 

[JZ_Skitzo]

I think he's retiring to take the CEO role.

 

[BloodRet]

Great analysis of the Swans defence by David King on First Crack tonight.

Clearly showed how our structure is all about freeing up Paddy to intercept mark, even if it means a small defender is temporarily on an opposition tall.

We also play strictly goal-side across the ground.

Fascinating analysis if you get a chance to see it.

Thanks watched it back, good analysis. The part I liked was the players Joey brought up that average more goals than Buddy this season: charlie curnow, tom lynch, charlie cameron, tom hawkins and taylor walker. And key forwards who have averaged more score involvements: hawkins, walker, jeremy cameron, curnow. All of those players are on 750k-1m+ a season. Yet found myself getting laughed at in the Buddy thread suggesting he's worth more than 500k, because of his age or whatever. Like excuse me? Look at the numbers he's putting up at his "age". Joey Montagna was asked by King how much he would give Buddy as the list manager and he said Buddy's definitely worth 600k. That is the absolute minimum he is worth, I'd be giving him 700 but the people who reckon he's worth 500k are out of their damn skulls.

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Thanks watched it back, good analysis. The part I liked was the players Joey brought up that average more goals than Buddy this season: charlie curnow, tom lynch, charlie cameron, tom hawkins and taylor walker. And key forwards who have averaged more score involvements: hawkins, walker, jeremy cameron, curnow. All of those players are on 750k-1m+ a season. Yet found myself getting laughed at in the Buddy thread suggesting he's worth more than 500k, because of his age or whatever. Like excuse me? Look at the numbers he's putting up at his "age". Joey Montagna was asked by King how much he would give Buddy as the list manager and he said Buddy's definitely worth 600k. That is the absolute minimum he is worth, I'd be giving him 700 but the people who reckon he's worth 500k are out of their damn skulls.

I’ve gone on record here saying he’s worth 700k but for one season. I still stand by that.


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[BloodRet]

I’ve gone on record here saying he’s worth 700k but for one season. I still stand by that.


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Agree mate, with the option for another season after perhaps.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Agree mate, with the option for another season after perhaps.

Perhaps that's the current sticking point. Not money but a trigger for another season.