I don’t have live access to current news right now. Based on the latest widely reported information up to 2023–2024, Lance Franklin, known as “Buddy,” retired from AFL after a long career with Hawthorn and Sydney, finishing as one of the league’s all-time leading goalkickers. A 2023-2024 round of coverage highlighted his retirement following calf injuries and his impact on the game, including milestone moments like reaching 1000 goals.[1][2][4]
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Superstar forward has played his final game of AFL football, 19 seasons after his first
www.afl.com.auLance Franklin is a AFL player. View career stats, contract details, latest news, injury updates and rumours .
www.zerohanger.comBuddy Franklin is set to play his first game of footy since retiring almost three years ago - and he’ll be back in action in WA. Get the details here!
thewest.com.auLance Franklin has played his last AFL match. The Sydney star has reportedly informed his teammates he is retiring at season’s end. Franklin, who suffered a season-ending calf injury at the weekend, won’t continue his legendary career next year. Press PLAY below to hear Jimmy Bartel react to the news on 3AW (Photo by Mark […]
www.3aw.com.auThe AFL legend has become an ambassador for the new Superkick program and wants to inspire the next generation of stars.
7news.com.auSuperstar forward has played his final game of AFL football, 19 seasons after his first
www.afl.com.auThe AFL legend has told his teammates that his time is up.
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