Buddy Set for SCG Farewell

Fans will have the chance to farewell retired champion Lance Franklin at Sydney’s Round 24 match against Melbourne at the SCG.

Franklin will return to the SCG for Member Thank You Round on Sunday, August 27, where he will complete a lap of honour at half-time.

It’s an opportunity for fans to say Thanks Buddy after a remarkable career that spanned 354 games over 19 seasons, including 172 games and 486 goals in the red and white.

In addition to the lap of honour, there will be a Thanks Buddy wall outside Sydney Swans HQ where fans can write a message to the eight-time All Australian.

Past Sydney Swans who played alongside Franklin will attend the game, while there will be a select range of Thanks Buddy merchandise available to purchase at Swanshop outlets at the SCG.