Fresh twist in Buddy Franklin saga
Amid conflicting reports over Buddy Franklin’s AFL future, it’s emerged the star forward is not going to leave the Sydney Swans after all.
Amid conflicting reports over Buddy Franklin’s AFL future, it’s emerged the star forward is not going to leave the Sydney Swans after all.
Lions coach Chris Fagan would happily take Sydney Swans superstar Buddy Franklin in Brisbane but had no news after a bombshell report linking him to the club.
The Lions are already planning how they would best utilise Buddy Franklin’s talent after reports of his potential move broke.
Reports Buddy Franklin is about to leave Sydney and continue at a rival club has been met with surprise by the Swans club boss.
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