Congratulations Buddy Franklin - Coleman Medalist!!

[goswannies]

I love how the great forwards want to come to this club (Lockett, Hall, Bud ... even to a lesser extent Bradshaw who we got past his prime)

[Flying South]

More good news coming out of this season after our horrid start. Who would have thought that Buddy would win the Coleman, we'd have a home final and have every chance of taking out the GF.

I did. As I kept saying to my son all season, never give up hope. Our club is special.

[Matty10]

I did. As I kept saying to my son all season, never give up hope. Our club is special.

I just reminded my 5-year-old son today that at 0-6 I declared we could still make the finals (he said, 'no way'), and that we would definitely finish above the Bombers (which my in-laws all barrack for).

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It was so great watching Buddy kick ten yesterday. The sweet encore today is him winning another Coleman. Now he just needs another premiership medallion!


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[dimelb]

Great stuff Buddy - finished with a super flourish.

[Mug Punter]

Well done Buddy.

I never fully appreciated he good he is until he came to Sydney and I got to see him every week. You realise the stuff he used to pull out against us wasn't just him playing well against us but how he played against everyone.

Having said that I think our culture of brutal honesty and our blue collar football style has really brought out the best of Buddy, the thing that has impressed me most about him is his workrate and I think he has lifted up here in that regard.

It really is a privilege to have him at out football club and yesterday was a clinic I will not forget in a hurry.

And also it seems he has found happiness and contentment in Sydney, I for one really respect the way he battled whatever demons were troubling him, the dignity he showed with the media attention that ensued and the way he seems to have come out the other side healthier and happier. We all like to think our heroes are bulletproof and I think that a lot of people suddenly went "well if Buddy Franklin can suffer mental illness and be open and honest about it, and not ashamed or embarrassed then I don't need to suffer in silence either".

So well done to a guy that I never thought would be a hero of mine but I am glad who is.

[Mug Punter]

All hail Buddy. Has any one player raised the profile of the Swans in Sydney more than this great man?

In terms of pure profile raising I think it is hard to go past the double act of Barrassi and Plugger.

And for all his nuttiness we forget just how huge Warwick Capper was in the 80s and also how good he was too.

[MattW]

Well done Buddy.

I never fully appreciated he good he is until he came to Sydney and I got to see him every week. You realise the stuff he used to pull out against us wasn't just him playing well against us but how he played against everyone.

Having said that I think our culture of brutal honesty and our blue collar football style has really brought out the best of Buddy, the thing that has impressed me most about him is his workrate and I think he has lifted up here in that regard.

It really is a privilege to have him at out football club and yesterday was a clinic I will not forget in a hurry.

And also it seems he has found happiness and contentment in Sydney, I for one really respect the way he battled whatever demons were troubling him, the dignity he showed with the media attention that ensued and the way he seems to have come out the other side healthier and happier. We all like to think our heroes are bulletproof and I think that a lot of people suddenly went "well if Buddy Franklin can suffer mental illness and be open and honest about it, and not ashamed or embarrassed then I don't need to suffer in silence either".

So well done to a guy that I never thought would be a hero of mine but I am glad who is.

Great tribute! Totally agree.

[Odysseus]

Well done Buddy.

I never fully appreciated he good he is until he came to Sydney and I got to see him every week. You realise the stuff he used to pull out against us wasn't just him playing well against us but how he played against everyone.

Having said that I think our culture of brutal honesty and our blue collar football style has really brought out the best of Buddy, the thing that has impressed me most about him is his workrate and I think he has lifted up here in that regard.

It really is a privilege to have him at out football club and yesterday was a clinic I will not forget in a hurry.

And also it seems he has found happiness and contentment in Sydney, I for one really respect the way he battled whatever demons were troubling him, the dignity he showed with the media attention that ensued and the way he seems to have come out the other side healthier and happier. We all like to think our heroes are bulletproof and I think that a lot of people suddenly went "well if Buddy Franklin can suffer mental illness and be open and honest about it, and not ashamed or embarrassed then I don't need to suffer in silence either".

So well done to a guy that I never thought would be a hero of mine but I am glad who is.

Lovely comment.

I love the way he give his all, and how unselfish he is - as was again evident yesterday.

[Burra]

In terms of pure profile raising I think it is hard to go past the double act of Barrassi and Plugger.

And for all his nuttiness we forget just how huge Warwick Capper was in the 80s and also how good he was too.

I agree with you 100% there but I just think Buddy has upped the ante a bit. Everyone one loves Buddy. If it wasn't for Lance the Swans would hardly rate a mention in Melbourne, sadly, as there are a lot of passionalte Swans fans down here.

[Matty10]

In terms of pure profile raising I think it is hard to go past the double act of Barrassi and Plugger.

And for all his nuttiness we forget just how huge Warwick Capper was in the 80s and also how good he was too.

There is no doubt that Capper and Lockett dragged people through the gate (perhaps in very different ways). Buddy has an aura about him that is endearing and when 'on' he is brilliant to watch. Winning Coleman medals helps a bit too.


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[stevoswan]

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[swanwolf]

Buddy was sublime on Saturday. A flag in the red and white would be just reward.

[Go Swannies]

After the standing ovation with his 10th goal I floated out of the game and home on a cloud of contentment. Buddy really is inspiring to watch when he's on song. Was that the best $10M the Swans ever spent? I'm guessing the return so far has been at least five-fold.

Also, did anyone else enjoy watching Jets light up the last game at Subiaco with his clever goal? I hope he's happy back home - and finally the Weagles fans have to recognise his talents.

[liz]

Buddy was sublime on Saturday.

He was, wasn't he.

I think my favourite moment in his performance was the goal he set up for Newman. He'd have been fully aware he was on nine goals at that point, so when he was the first to beeline the ball that spilled out the back of the pack, it wouldn't have been surprising to see him try to burst through the players between him and the goals, or even try to launch one from 60m off one step. But no, he settles himself and instead spots Newman running into space.

[swanwolf]

I think my favourite moment in his performance was the goal he set up for Newman. He'd have been fully aware he was on nine goals at that point, so when he was the first to beeline the ball that spilled out the back of the pack, it wouldn't have been surprising to see him try to burst through the players between him and the goals, or even try to launch one from 60m off one step. But no, he settles himself and instead spots Newman running into space.

Yes! The thing was, I think the thought briefly crossed Newman's mind to hold the ball up and get it back to Buddy!

There are games where we have been too Buddy-centric but I'm glad this was one of them.