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Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin speech video before milestone match, Jordan Lewis, Sydney Swans vs St Kilda

Swans superstar Lance Franklin has paid an emotional tribute to his family and teammates prior to his 350th match against St Kilda.

Franklin was presented with his jumper for Friday night’s match against the Saints in the Swans’ rooms, with family members, as well as former Hawthorn teammates Jordan Lewis and Jarryd Roughead, in attendance.

The Swans’ media team captured the pre-game presentation, which featured tributes from Lewis, coach John Longmire and former Swans teammate turned assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh before Franklin addressed the room.

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“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my … sorry guys, I’m getting a bit emotional … my parents,” a teary Franklin said. “I wouldn’t be here today, play this amount of games.

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