The Latest Breaking News from Lance Franklin

Curnow will prove critics wrong: Papley on Swans star

Critics can continue to write off Charlie Curnow, but fellow Sydney forward Tom Papley insists the new spearhead will live up to the hype.

AAP · Apr 1

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

Swans explode to life to shatter Blues in season opener

An extraordinary 12-goal third quarter from Sydney has delivered the Swans a 63-point comeback win over Carlton in a spiteful AFL season opener.

AAP · Mar 4

Nat Fyfe: a bullocking beast who was simply unstoppable during his prime in the AFL

The retiring Fremantle great belongs alongside West Australian royalty such as Stephen Michael, Lance Franklin and Polly Farmer

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025

Call for Blues change 'ASAP' as Cripps holds fast

While AFL great Lance Franklin has predicted Carlton coach Michael Voss won't see out the season, captain Patrick Cripps is adamant the Blues will recover.

AAP · Jun 23, 2025

Buddy Franklin hopes Hollywood Hawks go all the way

AFL great Lance Franklin isn't surprised by how well former teammate and Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is doing and believes the Hawks' best is as good as anyone.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025

Swans draftee Bowman handed Franklin's famous number

Sydney will have a new No.23, taking Lance Franklin's number off the shelf after a year to hand it to young South Australian forward Ned Bowman.

AAP · Dec 11, 2024

It’s clear footy has an Indigenous participation problem, and the AFL draft is only part of the solution

From revolutionary Geelong ruckman Graham “Polly” Farmer, to the electrifying Krakouer brothers (Phil and Jim) at North Melbourne, through to modern stars such as Charlie Cameron, Adam Goodes, Lance Franklin and Eddie Betts, Indigenous athletes have long shone brightly on Australian Football League (AFL) fields.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2024

Buddy blueprint behind Lions' post-Daniher plans

There is a Lance Franklin precedent that offers Brisbane Lions plenty of optimism in their post-Joe Daniher era.

AAP · Oct 3, 2024

McDonald to play in AFL decider, Swans wait on Mills

Sydney coach John Longmire is expecting injured key forward Logan McDonald to play in the AFL grand final but remains non-committal about captain Callum Mills.

AAP · Sep 24, 2024