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Dual AFL premiership winner Lance 'Buddy' Franklin has given his strongest indication yet that he will retire at the end of the 2022 season and has put all contract talks on hold until the completion of the finals.
The future of the 25-year old star, who kicked his 1000th AFL goal earlier this season, has been a hot topic with his mega nine-year deal worth $10 million to expire at the end of 2022.
Could Buddy Franklin be preparing to farewell the AFL forever at the end of the 2022 season?
The Sydney Swans remain interested in extending his tenure in the Harbour City after the forward turned back the clock this season to steer the Swans into the AFL top eight and a possible premiership tilt.
However the Brisbane Lions have also been linked to the eight-time All-Australian legend with rumours swirling that Franklin and wife Jesinta Franklin are looking to re-locate to the Gold Coast.
Franklin issued a statement via his manager on Saturday morning addressing the contract talks saying it will be a 'family decision' in a strong
