Lance Franklin, 36, has told teammates his career of 354 matches and 1066 goals has come to an end.
Lance Franklin’s decorated AFL career is over. The Sydney Swans superstar has retired, effective immediately and his club will officially announce his departure on Monday afternoon.
“He is an absolute freak of nature, and we have been lucky enough to have front-row seats to one of the best ever to play. He is a massive competitor and a wonderful teammate. Lance is also an extremely private and humble champion, which makes him even more endearing to those who know him.“After coming to the Swans as a 26-year-old in the prime of his life, he leaves as one of our most-loved players to run out in the red and white.
Franklin will leave the Swans as one of the most decorated players in the history of the game, as one of only six players to kick more than 1000 goals in the VFL/AFL. The COLA allowance gave the Giants and Swans an extra $1 million in their salary cap, this – in theory – helping the lower-paid players at the clubs deal with Sydney’s cost of living.
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