Buddy Franklin

Jay Clark joined JB and Billy on Triple M's Rush Hour on Wednesday, following the bombshell reports that Lance Franklin has been lowballed in contract talks ...

The Swans are adamant they'll come to terms on a new contract with Lance Franklin that will keep the superstar forward in the red and the white next year.

Franklin made history in round two when he became only the sixth man in VFL/AFL history to kick 1000 goals. Despite reports suggesting Franklin could retire or even move to another club, the Swans are extremely confident an agreement will be finalised before the end of the season. Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter.

Lance Franklin is a chance to join a third club with reports the superstar is not happy with the deal on the table from Sydney to continue his career into ...

According to the report, Franklin wants a deal between $700,000 and $800,000 and is open to a move back to Melbourne to continue his career if the deal is not right or retire. It comes as the Swans continue to deny they’re chasing Richmond superstar Dustin Martin, who is believed to be assessing his option after three premierships and three Norm Smith Medals at the Tigers. Lance Franklin is a chance to join a third club with reports the superstar is not happy with the deal on the table from Sydney to continue his career into 2023.

Sydney Hall of Famer Gerard Healy is disappointed details around Lance Franklin's contract negotiations are being played out in public.

That’s a pretty good deal in anyone’s language. “The Swans don’t talk about these things and there’s no upside in it for the Swans. Where’s the upside?” “The most disappointing thing for me is it’s being played out in the public,” Healy told Sportsday.

'Where would he go?': The two finals contenders who could benefit from Buddy.

If he was to hang around for another year or two years, this side has the potential to be that team.” “We’re happy to pay 20 year olds, 21 year olds who haven’t yet proved themselves well above what they’ve earnt to be paid on potential. “You’re not in the game until you’re in the game,” Robinson said on AFL360. “And he’s still showing to me, and the wider football community, that he still can command top dollar.” “The obvious ones for me, who we speak about and who are crying out for a key position player, and a very good key position player, are Collingwood and Fremantle,” he said on AFL 360. “He’s still a very good player, he leads their goal kicking, still warrants the same attention he always has,” he said.

Lance Franklin's love affair with Sydney may have turned sour with the 35 year old reportedly rejecting a below-par offer to play on in 2023 at the Swans.

At least one club has reportedly put their hand up to be a new home for Franklin in 2023. The news has squashed some doubt over the eight time All Australian’s commitment to play a 19th season. The reported $500,000 tabled for a one-year extension would see a dramatic pay cut and falls well below the superstar’s desired figure, with reports Franklin has threatened to leave for a rival club for anything less than $700,000.

Franklin has played 14 games this season and has kicked 34 goals for the Swans, showing he still has the ability to get through a year and impact the scoreboard ...

The Dockers need a key forward, especially if Rory Lobb leaves, and they’re right in their premiership window. What a perfect marquee name for the Suns to bring inside their four walls for a year or two. King and Buddy are among the most targeted players inside 50 in the competition and together could cause a few headaches for opposition backlines. Melbourne needs a spearhead inside 50. Could the prophecy finally be fulfilled? Buddy is already in the state.

It comes as a three-time premiership champion declares Buddy should still attract monster contract.

“If he was playing at a Victorian club that didn’t have to travel as much, that would help prolong his career. Or does he want to play to actually play in another premiership? “If he’s going to a lesser-like team without as much star power, I think you pay him that much. Does he want to play to make his goal-kicking record go on? I think you’ve got to weigh that up as well,” he said. You’re worth what people want to pay you.