A lighter, leaner Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin is in the best condition he’s been in years.
Now the oldest player on Sydney’s list, a lighter, leaner Lance Franklin has sent a strong message to the AFL club’s new breed.
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Look who's back: Franklin inspires with early Swans return
Now the oldest player on their list, Lance Franklin is still setting the bar for the Swans' next generation as the squad reported back for pre-season on Monday.
Lance Franklin in shape as Sydney Swans return to training
Father-to-be Lance Franklin is set for a big season on and off the field.
Franklin "getting stronger" as he approaches first full pre-season as a Swan
Lance Franklin may be about to start his first full pre-season as a Swan. Despite all his accolades and feats at Sydney, coach John Longmire says Buddy is yet to take part in the club’s pre-Christmas training, but that will change this season. “He’s pretty invested and he’s really looking forward to...
Longmire coy on another bid for Daniher
The Swans missed out on Daniher, unable to meet Essendon's asking price, meaning Sydney were also unable to let Tom Papley go to Carlton, such was his wish.
Longmire comments on Papley situation
“We made it clear to Tom and his management that we didn’t want to trade him and said he’s a valuable player for us and so that’s the starting point." The post Longmire comments on Papley situation appeared first on Zero Hanger.
How Longmire got involved in Daniher trade process
Sydney coach John Longmire didn’t have a large role in the club’s targeting of Joe Daniher, saying he only spoke with the forward towards the end of the trade period. The Bombers star requested a trade to the Swans, but was unable to reach his destination, with Essendon choosing to hold him to his contract. “We...
Longmire comments on Papley situation ahead of 2020 season
Sydney held firm with small forward Tom Papley, refusing to trade him to Carlton despite his desire to return home to Victoria. The 23-year-old had personal reasons for wishing to come to a club in Melbourne, but will remain with the Swans and coach John Longmire said it’s time to get down to business...
AFL pre-season, Lance Franklin, Buddy Franklin, Port Adelaide, Jack Watts, AFL off-season 2019, Connor Rozee, Andrew Brayshaw, Fremantle
Day one of the AFL pre-season began today and while only first to fourth-year players were required to attend, some veterans came along for the first day.
Sydney Swans shake up footy department after finals hiatus
The Sydney Swans have shaken up their football department ahead of next season, after missing out on finals for the first time since 2009.
Sydney Swans land Lewis Taylor in what could be insurance move for Tom Papley loss
Brisbane small forward Lewis Taylor has joined the Swans in what could be seen as an insurance move in the case the club loses Tom Papley.
Sydney Swans maintain August rendezvous with Joe Daniher wasn’t a pitch to fly the coop
Sydney Swans chief executive Tom Harley has defended his August rendezvous with Joe Daniher, saying the meeting wasn’t the catalyst for the Bomber’s trade request.
Trade Whispers: Reasons by Tom trade request from Sydney Swans revealed
The reasons behind Tom Papley’s decision to request a return to Victoria have been revealed.
Terry Wallace's list analysis - Sydney Swans
The List Manager, Terry Wallace, has turned his attention north to analyse the Sydney Swans on Telstra AFL Trade Radio. Wallace said things were not all “doom and gloom” for the Swans. “They’ve got a group of eight players who would be the envy of most clubs… Isaac Heeney, Callum Mills, Tom Papley, Oliver...
Win-win-win? Proposed three-way trade that would see Daniher land at Sydney Swans
A proposed bold three-way trade that would see star Bombers forward Joe Daniher land at the Swans and Tom Papley get his wish has been put forward.
AFL Trade Whispers: Sam Jacobs agrees to deal with GWS Giants, Sydney Swans’ hesitation with Joe Daniher, Callum Ah Chee to become a Lion
Sam Jacobs will extend his AFL career for another two years, but it won’t be at the Crows.
AFL 2019 top 100: Sydney Swans
For the first time in his nine years at the helm John Longmire will be an interested spectator only as the AFL finals get underway. Sydney finished the 2019 season 15th on the ladder with only eight wins and all of 14 losses, their worst result in the last decade by a long way. During that time the Swans...
The end of an era for the Sydney Swans, but the future is bright
Those who were lucky enough to be at the Sydney Cricket Ground last Saturday afternoon would have witnessed not only the end of a successful era, but also possibly the beginning of another one. In perfect weather conditions, over 33,000 fans packed the Moore Park venue to see the Sydney Swans do battle...
AFL Round 23: Sydney greats Jarrad McVeigh and Kieren Jack depart the game in style in Lance Franklin’s 300th game
Lance Franklin has kicked four goals in his 300th AFL appearance, as Sydney farewells some of their 2012 premiership heroes in fine style with a 45-point win over St Kilda at the SCG.
Emotional exit for Sydney greats Jarrad McVeigh and Kieren Jack in Lance Franklin’s 300th game
Football doesn’t usually go to script, but it did at the SCG on Saturday.