Latest News About How Old Is Buddy Franklin

Updated 2026-04-19 14:05

Here’s the latest available: Buddy Franklin, the AFL star known as Buddy, was widely reported to have left top-level football after retirement in 2023, and there hasn’t been any widely confirmed news of a return to professional play since then. If you’re looking for the most current status or a specific update, I can check the latest sources for you.

Quick note: Beloved players sometimes have new projects or local club appearances after retirement, so there can be occasional “comeback” talk or regional matches that aren’t in the mainstream press. For the most precise answer, tell me if you want me to look for any recent developments in 2025–2026.
If you’d like, I can also pull a brief timeline of Buddy Franklin’s career milestones (goals, awards, teams) to contextualize his age and career stage.

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Footy legend Lance Franklin is still Dowerin's 'buddy' - Countryman

AFL legend Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin first strapped on his footy boots in Dowerin, so these locals couldn’t pass up the opportunity to celebrate his milestone 1000th goal achievement.

www.countryman.com.au