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Buddy blow: Franklin out of Swans’ clash with Richmond – AFL
Sydney rules out veteran Lance Franklin from its big test against Dustin Martin and the Tigers
SYDNEY modern-day-great Lance Franklin will miss the much-anticipated clash with rival superstar Dustin Martin at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.
Franklin returned from a 19-month layoff in round two, but the Swans have ruled out the 34-year-old from the clash against Richmond.
Franklin did not travel to Melbourne on Thursday with the Sydney team.
It’s a blow for the Swans after the superstar slotted seamlessly back into a forward line that had changed dramatically since he last played in round 23,…
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