Franklin undergoes surgery after pre-season setback, in doubt for round one
Sydney forward Lance Franklin is in doubt for round one after undergoing pre-season knee surgery following a setback over the new year’s break. The 32-year-old had an arthroscope this week after experienced discomfort over the festive period. Sydney Swans football boss Charlie Gardiner said immediate surgery was the best option after Franklin underwent scans. “We weighed it up and felt that it was best for Lance to have a clean up now, so he underwent an arthroscope on Monday,” Gardiner said in a...