“Stamp this crap out”: Franklin’s actions condemned by former players
Both Karl Langdon and Paul Hasleby believe more of an example should be made of Lance Franklin following his latest on-field indiscretion. The Sydney superstar lashed out at Luke Ryan in the second quarter of his side’s win over Fremantle on Sunday, elbowing the defender in the head as he was tackled over the boundary line. As a result, Franklin has been charged with striking and has been offered a one-match suspension. The incident followed a late hit on Nathan Wilson in the same game and comes...