Lance Franklin has ended speculation surrounding his future by agreeing to a one-year extension with the Sydney Swans. With only days until Buddy plays in the AFL Grand Final, the 35-year-old released a statement saying 'one more'. EXTRA: 9News
The new deal will see Franklin's career extend into an incredible 19th season, with the 340-game veteran remaining as dangerous as ever in Sydney's forward line.Franklin has rebounded sensationally from soft tissue injury problems over the last few years, and has kicked 52 goals in 22 appearances so far this year.
After being held goalless for the first time this season in Sydney's qualifying final win over Melbourne, Franklin kicked two important goals in the one-point preliminary final win over Collingwood at the weekend. Franklin kicked off his season by becoming the sixth player in VFL/AFL history to surpass the 1000-goal mark when he kicked four goals against grand final opponents Geelong in round two.
The lack of certainty surrounding his future had led some to believe that Saturday's grand final could potentially be Franklin's last AFL match, but now fans will be thrilled to have another 12 months of Buddy brilliance. For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by
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