News LANCE Franklin, one of the greatest players in the history of the game, has announced his retirement, effectively immediately.

[_Mike_]

LANCE Franklin, one of the greatest players in the history of the game, has announced his retirement, effectively immediately.

The 36-year-old informed his teammates on Monday that his decorated career is over.

The news comes after he injured his calf in Saturday night's win over Essendon.


Franklin confirmed the news with an Instagram post alongside a photo of Alastair Clarkson and John Longmire, his two AFL coaches.


"What a journey. Thanks to everyone who has been on this crazy ride with me," he wrote.

Courtesy: ALF.com.au

 

[Engimal v3]

He didn't win any yearly competition awards other than The Coleman, shows how skewed they are to midfielders.

Finished runner up in 2014 I think, but was still more than a game off Priddis.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Brad hardie says hi

Adam Cooney won the brownlow the year that Franklin kicked 100.

Quite preposterous really.

 

[RUNVS]

It is quite sad this is the first year in a very long time that we are not going to see Buddy running out onto the field. Watching him when he was really firing was just insane, so many "how the hell did he do that" moments.

 

[GoldbergsGold]

Finished runner up in 2014 I think, but was still more than a game off Priddis.

Third, I don't think he ever got second any year.

 

[Cleansweep17]

He didn't win any yearly competition awards other than The Coleman, shows how skewed they are to midfielders.

Really highlights how impressive Lockett was to win one.

 

[BF Tiger]

It is quite sad this is the first year in a very long time that we are not going to see Buddy running out onto the field. Watching him when he was really firing was just insane, so many "how the hell did he do that" moments.

You mean since 2020?

 

[Leeda]

Not quite, He has announced his retirement.


Best forward of my generation, Thanks for exciting us over the years!

Not quite gone yet.,,systems will still be a teacherraffle the disco
Ten

 

[Leeda]

Really highlights how impressive Lockett was to win one.

Anyone can Co,aunt to twelve..

 

[Leeda]

One of the all time greats. No-one has ever moved the way he did in his prime. An absolute goal kicking machine. Thanks for the years and years of greatness.

We all are triggering..

 

[Leeda]

Gaj aswell with his shoulder

Morning glory...cheap sthot