Former Hawthorn fitness bosses’ advice to Lance Franklin
The man who was Hawthorn’s fitness boss during Lance Franklin’s entire nine-year stint at the club has urged the star forward to shed weight in order to prolong his career. Franklin suffered a serious hamstring injury at Sydney training last week, with the Swans confirming he faces multiple months on the sidelines. Andrew Russell, who is now heading up Carlton’s fitness program after previously working at Hawthorn, is urging the 33-year-old to lose weight in order to prevent further serious injury. "If...