Buddy’s teammate weighs in on contract saga
One of Lance Franklin’s Sydney teammates has weighed in on the contract saga which threatens to cause the superstar to leave the Swans at the end of the season.
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$500k lowball offer leaves Buddy prepared to walk
Sydney has two choices. Lift its contract offer to Lance Franklin or watch him walk to another club or into retirement. Mark Robinson has the exclusive details.
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