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Download your ‘Buddy 1000’ poster to celebrate Lance Franklin’s incredible milestone

Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin was back at the scene of his historic 1000th goal and ‘Buddy’ brought along a few special friends.

Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin with 1000 NAB AFL Auskick players at the SCG marking his historic milestone. Picture: Phil Hillyard
Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin with 1000 NAB AFL Auskick players at the SCG marking his historic milestone. Picture: Phil Hillyard

He may have a sore finger but it hasn’t stopped Lance Franklin from continuing to celebrate his 1000th goal.

The Sydney Swans superstar was back at the scene of his historic kick at the SCG and brought along a few special friends along for the ride.

The AFL has handed out 1000 free NAB AFL Auskick registrations to celebrate Buddy’s heroics with the champion forward heartened that there has been a spike in participants in 2022 - particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island kids with a 12 per cent increase.

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“It is so important whether you are indigenous or non-indigenous, just being active and being outdoors and staying healthy is really important,” Franklin said.

“Auskick provides that for all the kids in Australia and my main message is, like it was for me as a kid, was to just have fun, that’s the most important thing.”

Originally published as Download your ‘Buddy 1000’ poster to celebrate Lance Franklin’s incredible milestone

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Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/sport/afl/buddy-1000-sydney-swans-star-lance-franklins-special-celebration/news-story/8360dcda8959f39be7c3f3df14a7c27c