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Being Buddy Franklin

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From his days at draft camp in 2004 to his thirteen goal haul in Tasmania. We look back through the archives of superstar forward Lance 'Buddy' Franklin.

Rivals, now teammates? Alongside Swan opponent Ted Richards.

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Rivals, now teammates? Alongside Swan opponent Ted Richards.Credit:Anthony Johnson

Buddy goes.

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Buddy goes.Credit:Matt Golding

Sombre at Family Day at Glenferie Oval, the day after the 2013 premiership win.

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Sombre at Family Day at Glenferie Oval, the day after the 2013 premiership win.Credit:Wayne Taylor WMT

Last hurrah: Sunday after winning his second Cup.

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Last hurrah: Sunday after winning his second Cup.Credit:Wayne Taylor

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Celebrating on the final siren of the 2013 grand final.

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Celebrating on the final siren of the 2013 grand final.Credit:Sebastian Costanzo

With long-time forward line teammate Jaryd Roughead during the grand final.

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With long-time forward line teammate Jaryd Roughead during the grand final.Credit:Pat Scala

The 'role-player' during the 2013 grand final. Only one goal, but 18 possessions, six marks and four tackles.

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The 'role-player' during the 2013 grand final. Only one goal, but 18 possessions, six marks and four tackles.Credit:Justin McManus

With Josh Gibson at the grand final parade, September 27, 2013.

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With Josh Gibson at the grand final parade, September 27, 2013.Credit:Ken Irwin

Final training for his final Hawthorn match.

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Final training for his final Hawthorn match.Credit:Sebastian Costanzo

Twin towers. With fellow key forward Jarryd Roughead, the Coleman Medal winner.

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Twin towers. With fellow key forward Jarryd Roughead, the Coleman Medal winner.Credit:Sebastian Costanzo

Happy Hawk: Lance Franklin joins Brent Guerra in the Hawthorn recovery session, 9th September 2013.

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Happy Hawk: Lance Franklin joins Brent Guerra in the Hawthorn recovery session, 9th September 2013.Credit:Sebastian Costanzo

Good, not grand. Lance Franklin shakes hands with Nick Malceski after the Hawks beat the Swans in round 23.

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Good, not grand. Lance Franklin shakes hands with Nick Malceski after the Hawks beat the Swans in round 23.Credit:Anthony Johnson

Buddy's departure would break the hearts of many younger fans.

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Buddy's departure would break the hearts of many younger fans.Credit:Joe Armao

Buddy is less media shy when promoting his own products. Here he launches his new range of "Buddy" Boots.

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Buddy is less media shy when promoting his own products. Here he launches his new range of "Buddy" Boots.Credit:Justin McManus

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Cursed? Geelong's Tom Lonergan has a good record against Franklin. The Cats won 11 straight games against the Hawks following their 2008 grand final loss to Hawthorn.

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Cursed? Geelong's Tom Lonergan has a good record against Franklin. The Cats won 11 straight games against the Hawks following their 2008 grand final loss to Hawthorn.Credit:Sebastian Costanzo

Franklin returned from an injury break to grab 19 possessions and eight goals against Essendon in round 18, 2013.

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Franklin returned from an injury break to grab 19 possessions and eight goals against Essendon in round 18, 2013.Credit:Sebastian Costanzo

Surely the goal of the year, April 2013. Buddy hurdles a fallen foe and boots a major from within the centre square.

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Surely the goal of the year, April 2013. Buddy hurdles a fallen foe and boots a major from within the centre square.Credit:Getty Images

With rugby star James O'Connor during a photo shoot for Nena & Pasadena's third birthday.

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With rugby star James O'Connor during a photo shoot for Nena & Pasadena's third birthday.Credit:Pat Scala

Promoting fashion brand Nena & Pasadena, May 2013.

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Promoting fashion brand Nena & Pasadena, May 2013.Credit:Pat Scala

Leader. Named Indigenous All-Stars captain, February 2013.

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Leader. Named Indigenous All-Stars captain, February 2013.Credit:Joe Armao