Figures across the AFL pay tribute to Lance Franklin before his 350th game

As Lance Franklin closes in on game 350on Thursday night, some of the biggest names in the AFL have paid tribute to his iconic career. See every tribute here.

Portrait of Sydney Swans footballer Lance Franklin at Sydney Swans HQ. Franklin this week plays his 350th AFL game. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only – **NO ON SALES** – ©Phil Hillyard )

Lance Franklin’s iconic AFL career will hit even higher heights this week, when the Swans superstar runs out for his 350th game against St Kilda.

To celebrate one of the game’s greatest ever, players, former players, media members and AFL executives have paid tribute to a legend of the AFL.

SCROLL DOWN FOR EVERY TRIBUTE TO LANCE ‘BUDDY’ FRANKLIN.