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Buddy setback explained as Swans nurse ageing star – AFL
Sydney coach John Longmire expects Lance Franklin to return to some of his best form when he gets back on the field
SYDNEY won’t be rushed into ensuring Lance Franklin is fit for round one, with the club to take a cautious approach to the veteran superstar’s return from a calf injury sustained last week.
Franklin, who missed all of last season due to significant hamstring and groin issues, was being ushered back into pre-season training on the cusp of his 17th AFL campaign but felt tightness in his calf last Friday.
The latest setback is only likely to delay Franklin’s return to full duties by barely seven days,…
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