Lance Franklin

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Lance Franklin of the Swans kicks a goal during the round seven AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Essendon Bombers at Sydney Cricket Ground on May 7, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Lance Franklin of the Swans kicks a goal during the round seven AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Essendon Bombers at Sydney Cricket Ground on May 7, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Most key forwards will have circled their team’s match against the Bombers this year, and Lance Franklin certainly made the most of his outing against the Dons.

In the Swans’ 81-point win, Franklin booted six majors, and could have had more, putting three through for behinds. He also contributed through the midfield, finishing with 21 touches.

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