Breaking: Buddy’s big call: Franklin puts contract talks on hold
Franklin’s intentions were made public through a statement released by his manager Adam Finch to the AFL website on Saturday morning.“At this stage conversations have been paused around my contract so I can put all my focus on playing footy. No further comment will be made until the season is done & I have decided about my future,” said Franklin.
“I am still undecided and need time after the season to make a family decision about whether I continue to play next year.”Swans chief executive Tom Harley had maintained that contract negotiations with Franklin were progressing well. Franklin, an eight-time All Australian, earlier this year became just the sixth player in AFL/VFL history to kick 1000 goals., Franklin’s management had entered into discussions with the Brisbane Lions, but the Lions denied this. Franklin’s wife Jesinta, who grew up on the Gold Coast, has said she would like to live closer to her family. The couple own a luxury beachside apartment in Queensland.
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