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The Latest Breaking News from Lance Franklin

Sydney have returned to form with a comprehensive 58-point AFL win over a lacklustre Essendon as Lance Franklin again haunted the Bombers.

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Brisbane beat Sydney to break SCG hoodoo

Brisbane have broken a 13-year hoodoo at the SCG and cemented their place in the top-four with an emphatic victory over Sydney.

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Paddy McCartin fails concussion test in Sydney Swans' comeback AFL win over Hawthorn

Sydney is buoyed by the condition of Paddy McCartin after he suffered a head knock and was subbed out during the Swans' come-from-behind victory over Hawthorn in Launceston.

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Sydney surge past Hawks in AFL comeback

The Sydney Swans have finished with a nine-goal final term to notch a 41-point comeback win over Hawthorn at University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston.

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Demons stars out of Tigers AFL clash

Patrick Cripps and Ollie Wines are among the big AFL names returning in round six but Melbourne will be without Jack Viney and Jake Lever against Richmond.

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Papley to miss, Franklin doubt for Swans

Lance Franklin remains some hope of playing for Sydney in their Anzac Day clash with his former side Hawthorn but Tom Papley has been ruled out.

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Young Swans forwards face stern AFL test

A Sydney attack without Lance Franklin, and with Tom Papley still sidelined, will face an in-form West Coast defence in the Good Friday clash at Optus Stadium.

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AFL round-up: West Coast Eagles defy the odds as Port Adelaide hit rock bottom in gripping round four

From some, like West Coast, round four changed the 2022 narrative. For others, like Port Adelaide, it simply reinforced our worst fears. We digest the week that was.

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Swans ace Franklin set for injury stint

Lance Franklin appears set to be sidelined after being substituted out of Sydney's AFL clash with North Melbourne due to a suspected broken finger.

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Swans edge gallant North Melbourne in AFL

Sydney were made to fight hard against a spirited North Melbourne until Isaac Heeney sealed the AFL win with four seconds remaining.

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Beveridge lauds dominant AFL ruck English

AFL ruckman Tim English took his game to new heights with a dominant performance in the Western Bulldogs' 11-point win over Sydney at Marvel Stadium.

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Unbeaten Swans face winless Western Bulldogs at Docklands — but they don't have much room for error

The Sydney Swans are full of confidence — and fresh from a landmark game for Lance Franklin — but they cannot afford any drop-off against the winless Bulldogs at Docklands, writes Andrew McGarry.

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Franklin gets ball back, focus now on flag

Lance Franklin says winning an AFL flag with Sydney is his major aim after reaching the 1000-goal milestone and getting the ball back that he kicked it with.

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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

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Sydney Swans' Lance Franklin gets his landmark 1,000th career goal ball back at the SCG

Sydney Swans full forward Lance Franklin returns to the SCG to collect the ball with which he kicked his now-famous 1,000th career goal.

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The Sydney Swans want Buddy Franklin's 1,000th goal ball returned as video of crowd catch circulates on social media

The Sydney Swans are looking for the footy fan who put his body on the line to snag the ball Lance Franklin used to kick his 1,000th AFL goal.

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Swans chase Franklin's AFL milestone ball

The Sydney Swans have launched a bid to find the Sherrin football Lance Franklin kicked to take his AFL career tally to 1000 goals.

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Channel 7 Was Surely Taking The Piss With This Socially Distanced Buddy Franklin Interview

Channel 7 did a socially distanced distanced interview after footy fans rushed the SCG to celebrate Buddy Franklin's 1000th goal.

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The Guardian - AU

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

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Veterans’ affairs minister threatened to quit over budget; Australia reports 30 Covid deaths – as it happened

Andrew Gee calls backlog of veteran’s compensation payments ‘a national disgrace’; WA teenager among 30 Covid deaths across the country. This blog is now closed

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Hilarious Leeds United fan gatecrashes Australian rules landmark

A Leeds United fan decided to chant about his club on Australian TV

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Swans hail 'humble superstar' Franklin

Lance Franklin has been described as a "humble superstar" by his Sydney coach John Longmire after becoming the sixth VFL/AFL player to kick 1000 goals.

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Gracious Cats coach Scott hails Franklin

Gracious Geelong coach Chris Scott has hailed Sydney superstar Lance Franklin's 1000th career goal as a brilliant night for the AFL even though the Cats lost.

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Franklin boots 1000th goal in Swans' win

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin kicked his 1000th career goal as the Swans' impressive 30-point victory over Geelong at the SCG became almost a sidenote.

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Lance Franklin's journey to 1,000 AFL goals — the moments that made Buddy a modern great

Lance Franklin is officially the sixth player in the history of the VFL/AFL to kick 1,000 goals. Take a walk back through the best of the goals that brought Buddy here.

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