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Buddy good CommentsPremiumHow the AFL almost missed its Buddy goodbye

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

Star-struckCommentsBuddy fans queue for hours to meet AFL legend in Perth

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

Rare returnCommentsBUDDY HELL! AFL icon spotted in WA for exciting event

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.

Jake Santa Maria

WA return?PremiumFremantle an ideal home for Franklin, says former teammate

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

‘No comment’VideoPremiumSwans stay silent on Franklin deal, deny Martin links again

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.

Mitchell Woodcock

Deal breakdownPremiumBuddy could leave Swans after low-ball offer to play in 2023

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.

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Duff: The goal that’s bigger than Buddy’s 1000th

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

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Fifth quarterCommentsPremium
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WA decider a chance to correct VFL/AFL snubs

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

BUDDY OUTFranklin to miss again with hamstring injury

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin is set to miss a fourth straight AFL game because of his hamstring injury.

Rob Forsaith