Lance Franklin, affectionately known as Buddy Franklin, is a legendary figure in the realm of Australian Rules Football. Born on January 30, 1987, Lance Franklin has left an indelible mark on the sport during his illustrious career. Standing tall at 199 cm (6 ft 6 in) and weighing 105 kg (231 lb), Franklin's prowess as a key forward has been unmatched. Franklin commenced his professional journey with the Hawthorn Football Club in 2005, where he showcased his exceptional talent until 2013. During his tenure with Hawthorn, he secured two premierships, four All-Australian selections, two Coleman Medals, and a Peter Crimmins Medal. Notably, he was the leading goalkicker for Hawthorn for six consecutive seasons. In 2014, Franklin embarked on a new chapter with the Sydney Swans, signing a groundbreaking nine-year, $10 million deal. His time with the Swans was equally remarkable, earning him four more All-Australian selections and two additional Coleman Medals. Franklin continued to shine, becoming the club's leading goalkicker for the first five seasons. Throughout his career, Franklin's goal-scoring prowess was evident, with a total of 1,066 goals to his name, ranking him fourth in VFL/AFL history. His achievements include 13 instances of kicking at least 50 goals in a season, eight All-Australian team selections, and four Coleman Medals. Despite facing challenges due to injuries, Franklin's resilience and dedication saw him reach significant milestones, playing 354 games, achieving 300 games in 2019, and reaching 1,000 goals in 2022. His impact on the sport transcends statistics, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest forwards and players in Australian Rules Football history.
Played In
13
-
410
26
50%
24
24
54%
-
-
Goals
19
1.5
82
81
23%
8
37
51%
308
6%
Behinds
13
1
82
44
30%
9
24
54%
220
6%
Assists
8
0.6
173
41
20%
11
21
38%
210
4%
Disposals
122
9.4
453
707
17%
25
643
19%
8616
1%
Kicks
84
6.5
419
470
18%
22
464
18%
5151
2%
Handballs
38
2.9
482
400
10%
28
274
14%
3465
1%
Marks
53
4.1
333
208
25%
21
138
38%
2038
3%
Tackles
29
2.2
362
190
15%
22
176
16%
1604
2%
Hitouts
0
-
-
888
-
-
284
0%
759
0%
Clearances
2
0.2
494
207
1%
26
128
2%
870
0%
Frees For
18
1.4
140
44
41%
9
40
45%
454
4%
Frees Against
27
2.1
33
46
59%
5
34
79%
461
6%
Behinds
Total
483
Avg
2.1
Assists
Total
173
Avg
0.7
Disposals
Total
3564
Avg
15.2
Kicks
Total
2593
Avg
11.1
Handballs
Total
971
Avg
4.1
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total
73% - 27%
Tackles
Total
602
Avg
2.6
Clearances
Total
97
Avg
0.4
Frees For
Total
304
Avg
1.3
Frees Against
Total
444
Avg
1.9
Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents.
This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Lance Franklin' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played.
Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.
Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents.
This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Lance Franklin' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played.
Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.
Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds.
This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.
This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics
such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.
Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season
but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category.
This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Lance Franklin in the context of their team and the league as a whole.
