$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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Buddy Franklin bombshell rocks footy
AFL superstar Lance Franklin has reportedly dropped a bomb on the Sydney Swans with an extraordinary twist to his future.
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