Retired Sydney superstar Lance Franklin sheds a tear as he receives a farewell ovation during a lap of honour at half-time of the Swans vs Demons game at the SCG.
abc.net.au/news/swans-fans-farewell-lance-franklin-with-stirring-scg-send-off/102782208Sydney fans have given Lance Franklin a rousing send-off as the retired great completed a lap of honour at half-time of the AFL match against Melbourne.Career - 354 games, 1,066 goals The Swans faithful cheered, clapped and waved passionately to pay tribute to an emotional Franklin who was seen to shed a tear as he walked around the SCG boundary line with his wife Jesinta and their two children on Sunday.
His former coach at Hawthorn, Alastair Clarkson, was watching intently from the grandstand as his protégé received a standing ovation from a packed house at the ground where he created so many memorable moments. "It's come to an end and I feel incredibly grateful to have played this game for 19 years. I'm a little overwhelmed," he told Channel Seven."It's absolutely incredibly to be here and see our fans out here today. It is absolutely awesome."
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