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Swans block out Franklin AFL distraction

Sydney veteran Luke Parker is adamant the uncertainty around Lance Franklin's playing future won't be a distraction in the club's AFL premiership hunt.

Franklin, who in March became the sixth player to reach 1000 VFL/AFL goals, has put contract talks with the Swans on hold until the end of the season.

The decision came after a media report linked the 35-year-old with a shock move to Brisbane.

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