What a star of the game he is. With 71 goals last year (82 after finals) he claimed his second Coleman Medal and his this third All-Australian selection. Perhaps not quite as spectacular as in past seasons, but has developed into a more rounded player, capable of short, but damaging bursts through the midfield, where he is impossible to match up. His contested marking also improved considerably, which suggests he is only now reaching his prime, a scary thought for the game's big defenders. Draft history: 2004 NAB AFL Draft 1st round selection (Hawthorn) No. 5 overall.
Hawthorn forward Lance Franklin has been nominated for Origin Goal of the Year...vote now!Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 10:33AM
In Round 8 the AFL celebrates Indigenous Round, recognising Indigenous Australians in the game...Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 10:57PM
In Hawthorn’s 35-point win over the Saints on Saturday night, Shiels enjoyed arguably his best game of the season...Friday, May 11, 2012 - 11:55AM
Hawthorn chief executive Stuart Fox has called for witnesses to come forward as the club investigates racial vilification claimsTuesday, April 19, 2011 - 4:13PM
Lance Franklin boots five goals as the Hawks beat North by 29 points in their NAB Challenge matchSaturday, February 26, 2011 - 5:15PM
Lance Franklin snaps a goal around the body.Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 11:41AM
Franklin kicks his third goal from the boundary.Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 12:18AM
Franklin buries a snap as Hawthorn seizes control.Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 12:15AM
Lance Franklin speaks exclusively to HawksTV in the lead up to Round 1.Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 11:18AM
Lance Franklin talks to the media ahead of the Hawks match against the Bulldogs.Monday, August 22, 2011 - 1:00PM
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