The Latest Breaking News from Lance Buddy Franklin

'I'm really just hoping the story uplifts and inspires': The Long Run is TV at its best

Inspirational TV done right.

The Canberra Times · Jun 26

AFL legend Franklin set for local footy comeback

Former AFL goal-kicking machine Lance Franklin will return to his former junior club Dowerin for a one-off appearance to help raise funds.

AAP · Mar 16

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

AAP · Oct 3, 2025

Afternoon Update: hope lost of finding Taipan crash crew; Sydney records hottest July; and the wife behind a famous author

The defence minister, Richard Marles, has said a thorough investigation will be launched after a helicopter crashed on a training mission in Queensland

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2023

Fan returns Buddy Franklin’s 1,000th AFL goal ball at the SCG

Alex Wheeler, who caught prized Sherrin in the stands, says it was always his intention to return the ball

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022

Part riot, part coronation: Lance Franklin milestone ignites SCG and caps joyful career

The Swans star cemented his place in the annals of AFL history amid wild scenes that, like his 1,000-goal mark, are unlikely to be seen again

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2022

Sydney Swans Legend Buddy Franklin Is Officially The Sixth Ever AFL Player To Boot 1000 Goals

We bloody love to see it!!!

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 25, 2022