A Leeds United fan has gatecrashed an interview after Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin scored his 1000th goal in Australian rules football, becoming just the sixth player to reach that milestone. Franklin achieved the feat with his fourth goal in Friday night's game against Geelong as spectators ran onto the Sydney Cricket Ground turf in the final quarter.
The 35-year-old began the contest with 996 goals to his name, but he edged closer to the mark by nailing a set-shot from the pocket just before quarter-time. Although he had a quieter second term, Franklin was handed a soft free-kick midway through the third quarter, which he converted with ease from around 20m out.
His third came from 50m out, where he powered through a long-range drive to send the Sydney fans into raptures. And Franklin completed the remarkable achievement in the fourth quarter, as he put through a set shot after being set-up by young gun Chad Warner.
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The moment sparked 30,000 fans to invade the pitch on the final whistle. Amid the celebrations after the game, a Leeds supporter decided to interrupt the Fox Sports reporter by picking up the microphone before shouting: 'We All Love Leeds'.
After the game, Franklin also spoke about the achievement. "It was nice to get it done, it's been playing on my mind a little bit," Franklin told the Seven Network.
"The one [goal] last week was disappointing and to bounce back and get it tonight was good. Been playing for 18 years and a lot of hard work to get there but I wouldn't be able to get there without having great teammates around me to provide those assists."
"I had the taste of Carlton Draught (beer) in my mouth from someone (in the crowd). It was an amazing moment and something I will cherish forever."
