How has Franklin fared against Hawks?
THE FIRST TIME
Franklin booted a staggering seven behinds before finding his radar when it mattered most at ANZ Stadium. Kicked two final-quarter goals as the Swans ran away with the game to win by 19 points.
Round 18, 2014 - THE HOMECOMING
Another tight match, another case of the yips. Franklin finished with 3.5 at the MCG, where Hawthorn won by 10 points and the crowd booed the every step of their former favourite son.
Grand final, 2014 - THE KISS GOODBYE
Hawthorn crushed their rivals by 63 points. Franklin managed four goals in the lopsided loss, while a running battle with Luke Hodge ended when his former captain planted a kiss on Franklin's cheek.
Round 8, 2015 - THE DONUT
Since the start of the 2007 season, Franklin has only been held goal-less on 10 occasions. This was one of them but the Swans won an MCG thriller by four points.
Round 16, 2015 - THE ROUT
Hawthorn confirmed they were on track for a third straight flag in an 89-point thumping at ANZ Stadium. Franklin kicked three goals in as many minutes but the hosts couldn't mount a serious fightback in what was Franklin's fourth last game of the year.
