Jesinta Franklin’s shock career change into AFL world

Jesinta Franklin is making a bizarre career hop that nobody saw coming in a move that could get awkward for her husband.

Jesinta Franklin. Photo: Supplied.

Jesinta Franklin is about to become an accredited player agent with the AFL.

It was revealed on Thursday the 30-year-old fashion and lifestyle influencer has completed the AFL Players’ Association’s accreditation course in an application for official AFLPA registration.

The AFLPA has confirmed it is assessing recent applications.

The former Miss Universe Australia turned businesswoman would be able to represent her husband, Sydney Swans star Lance Franklin, in ongoing contract negotiations if her papers are rubber stamped.

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The superstar goal-kicker already has an agent, Aaron Finch, and The Herald Sun reported Thursday it is unlikely that his wife would be active in the contract wheeling and dealing.

Jesinta Franklin pregnant in 2019. Picture: body + soul/News Corp Australia

Franklin and his management have had an open dialogue with Swans chief executive Tom Harley but he is yet to sign a contract extension taking him into the 2023 season.

Franklin’s famous $10 million, nine-year, deal with the Swans expires at the end of the season.

Harley said recently he hoped “Buddy” would play again next year.

Jesinta said in May she could see her family, including two-year-old daughter Tallulah and one-year-old son Rocky, moving interstate to be closer to family in future years.

Jesinta and Buddy Franklin.

Jesinta Franklin has signed on with Seafolly. Supplied.

“I think there’s still a lot of good football left in him, but it’s our dream, whether that’s in five years or 10 years or whenever, to be able to live closer to one of the grandparents and have quality time with them,” she said.

Lance Franklin’s future has become increasingly uncertain in recent weeks following ongoing reports the Swans are looking at life beyond Franklin with the club linked to Richmond superstar Dustin Martin.

The Tigers star remains under contract at the Tigers, but his reported desire to leave Richmond has sent the football world into meltdown. Tigers coach Damien Hardwick poured fuel on the fire recently by stating he would not step in to stop Martin leaving before his contract expires if it is in the best interest of the three-time Norm Smith medal winner.