“There’s probably some comparisons": Swans academy prospect likened to Franklin
Sydney academy prospect Nick Blakey can see why comparisons have been made between him and champion forward Lance Franklin. Blakey, the son of 359-game great John, nominated the Swans as his club of choice after being eligible to be drafted to North Melbourne or Brisbane as a father-son. The 18-year-old says he needs to improve certain aspects of his game to become a complete forward like four-time Coleman Medallist Franklin. “I suppose we’re both left-footers and both got an arc in our kicking...