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Buddy Franklin Plays for Dowerin, Says Career Is 'Officially Done' as Fundraiser Surges

The cameo boosted a drive past $200,000 toward a $300,000 lighting upgrade.

Lance “Buddy” Franklin has declared his football career is “definitely done”.
Jesinta Franklin in Dowerin.
Lance Franklin runs out with his Dowerin teammates for the game against Gingin.

Overview

  • Lance “Buddy” Franklin, who suited up Saturday for his hometown Dowerin Tigers in the Mortlock Football League opener, drew more than 3,500 fans.
  • Franklin kicked one goal and helped set up others as Dowerin defeated Gingin 11.6 (72) to 5.8 (38).
  • After the match he told former teammate Shane Crawford his career is “officially done” and said the day brought back strong memories of home.
  • The club said the event raised $168,615 after costs, pushing its fundraising tally past $200,000 toward a $300,000 goal for new oval lights.
  • Family and community anchored the day in the wheatbelt town of about 400, with wife Jesinta and their children on the sidelines and Crawford making the trip to join the homecoming.