Gillon McLachlan tried everything to prevent it, but the regretful image is now inevitable.
Gillon McLachlan had issued a public plea
Franklin also gave a wide berth to Hawthorn’s 2013 premiership reunion celebrations during the week, choosing not to attend either the official club function nor the players’ and coaches’ private gathering after. This year’s retirement group stands to be one of the most accomplished in years, with premiership captains Trent Cotchin, Joel Selwood and Shannon Hurn all set to take part as well as flag heroes Isaac Smith, Jack Riewoldt and Luke Shuey.
Earlier this month ex-teammate Josh Kennedy joked Sydney coach John Longmire would have to pull Franklin out of retirement for September.AFL Photos via Getty Images“When he makes a call like that, it’s firm and he knows what he’s doing,” Kennedy said.
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