Lance Franklin's bombshell development over his playing contract beyond this season has left his future somewhat uncertain.
Having been offered $500,000 to stay at the Swans beyond 2022, Franklin is wanting between $700,000 and $800,000 to play on next season, threatening retirement or a move to a third club if Sydney do not upgrade their offer.
Lance Franklin's famous nine-year, $10 million deal expires at the end of this season.
Zero Hanger takes a look at five potential landing spots for the Swans superstar if he were to depart the Harbour city.
4. Western Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs' key forwards may seem plentiful, with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Josh Bruce, Aaron Naughton and Josh Schache, but having Franklin at the Kennel could allow them to manage their squad of talls better.
The Dogs have lacked some tall attack in recent time, which has obviously not been helped by Bruce's long-term injury-forced absence. They could do with another key defender, and Franklin's move could allow Naughton to shuffle into the backline when required.
Ugle-Hagan, taken Pick no.1 in the 2020 draft, has not exploded onto the scene as some would've expected, and Franklin would arguably be the absolute ideal mentor for the young prospect going forward.
Although, it is uncertain the Dogs will have room in their salary cap, with news that two big-name midfielders are expected to re-sign imminently.
