Buddy Franklin to GWS? His Manager Reveals What REALLY Happened

What REALLY happened when Buddy Franklin shocked the AFL by joining the Sydney Swans instead of the GWS Giants? In one of the biggest AFL free agency bombshells of all time, Lance "Buddy" Franklin left Hawthorn for Sydney in 2013, despite widespread expectations that he would join GWS. Now, the man behind the deal, legendary AFL player manager Liam Pickering, reveals what actually happened behind closed doors. Pickering takes us inside the secret negotiations, explaining why the Giants believed they were landing Buddy, how the Sydney Swans managed to keep the deal quiet for months, and why even Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson was kept in the dark. He also reveals how few people knew about Buddy's decision, the AFL's furious reaction and just how close the entire deal came to being exposed. It's one of the greatest sliding-doors moments in modern AFL history. What if Buddy Franklin had actually become a GWS Giant? Would Buddy have changed the history of the Giants? Let us know in the comments! Liam Pickering joins Dos & D for an incredible behind-the-scenes look at AFL player management, trade secrets and some of the biggest deals in football history. Subscribe to Dos & D for more interviews with the biggest names in Australian sport and entertainment. #BuddyFranklin #AFLTrades #GWSGiants #SydneySwans #LiamPickering