Born name

Lance Franklin

nickname

Buddy Franklin

Sun sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

nationality

training

At the age of 15 he received an athletic scholarship to study at the prestigious Wesley College in Perth. After graduating, he decided not to attend university to focus on his professional career.

occupation

Professional Australian soccer player

family

• Father – Lance Franklin Sr. (former professional field hockey player)
• Mother – Ursula Kickett
• Siblings – Bianca Giteau (older sister) (netball pro). He has three older sisters.
• Others – Jeff Garlett (cousin) (Australian professional footballer), Dale Kickett (cousin) (Australian professional footballer)

Manager

Buddy Franklin is represented by Liam Pickering of Strategic Management Australia .

Position

All the way forward, middle half forward

Shirt Number

23

To build

Athletic

Height

6 feet 6 inches or 198 cm

weight

103 kg or 227 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Lance Franklin dated –

1. Kasia Zachweija (2008-2012) – Lance Franklin met Kasia Zachweija through mutual friends in 2008 and started dating soon after. The relationship progressed quickly when they moved in together at their Brighton home in 2009. They were a common sight in Melbourne and Kasia was a constant presence at his games. They even adopted two fierce dogs, Sampson and Delilah. However, they couldn’t take the mounting fights and their relationship fell apart by early 2012.
2. Lara Bingle (2013) – Lance Franklin was linked to model Lara Bingle in 2013 after they were spotted getting cozy at the Portsea Polo event.
3. Jesinta Campbell (2013-Present) – Model and TV host JesintaCampbell announced her relationship with Lance in one of the most dramatic ways, revealing that they were a couple in a social media post, then deleting it moments later . A month after that disastrous social media announcement, they confirmed their relationship by attending a racing carnival together in Melbourne. After nearly 14 months of dating, Franklin popped the question with a 4.5-carat diamond ring. They then had to postpone their planned January 2016 wedding due to Franklin’s mental illness. They finally married on November 4, 2016 in a secret wedding ceremony.

race/ethnicity

multiracial

On his father’s side, he is of Australian descent while his mother is of Aboriginal descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Imposing muscular body
• Myriad body tattoos honoring his indigenous heritage
• Trimmed beard

measurements

Lance Franklin’s body specifications can be:

• Chest – 119 cm or 47 inches
• Arms/biceps – 43 cm or 17 inches
• Waist – 37 inches or 94 cm

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

Buddy Franklin was signed by clothing brand, Politix in 2014 and was used to showcase this year’s spring collection starring Harry Kewell.

He’s also done support work for NAB Auskick and was featured in a cute ad that featured the younger versions of famous Australian footballers. look below

Religion

His religious views are not known.

Known for

• As one of the most popular Australian footballers.
• Speaking up about mental issues and depression in a professional sport.

First Australian football game

Lance Franklin made his professional debut for Hawthorn in a first round match on April 3, 2005 against Sydney Swans at SCG.

first movie

Buddy Franklin has never appeared in a movie.

First TV show

Lance first appeared on the sports talk show The Footy Show as a panelist in 2008.

Personal trainer

Lance Franklin follows a balanced eating plan with a focus on eating as much protein as possible. However, he is not averse to a good dose of healthy carbohydrates. In fact, he loves devouring a bowl of pasta as part of his pre-game ritual.

Lance Franklin favorite things

• Food – apple pie
• AFL Spieler – Gary Ablett (Gold Coast Suns), Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn), Nick Riewoldt (St. Kilda), Jonathan Brown (Brisbane Lions), Däne Swan (Collingwood)

Lance Franklin facts

1. Lance Franklin made his professional debut at the age of 18. By age 21, he had established himself as an elite player by winning his first Coleman medal.
2. At the end of the 2015 season, there were reports that he would be eliminated from the game due to his mental illness. After spending some time away from the game, he returned in the 2016 season.
3. When he crashed his girlfriend’s Jeep into four parked vehicles in April 2014, he was accused of speeding or texting while driving. He denied both allegations.
4. In 2013, he signed with the Sydney Swans on a $10 million, 9-year contract. As part of the deal, he made just $900,000, which was less than his annual salary at his former team Hawthorns.
5. Since recovering from his mental illness, he has tried to stigmatize the mental issues in the game and encouraged other players to speak out.
6. Images depicted in his tattoos include an aboriginal elder, a tree, a fire, a kangaroo, and a man playing the didgeridoo cross-legged.
7. By the end of 2016 he had been named an All-Australian six times – 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016.
8. During his stint with Hawthorn he won two AFL Premierships (2008 and 2013) and two McClelland Trophies (2012 and 2013).
9. Connect with Lance Franklin on Twitter and Instagram.