Franklin has kicked 1066 goals in his career - the fourth most in VFL/AFL history - and is a lock to be inducted as a legend in the Australian Football Hall of Fame after he retires.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/afl/article-12351861/Buddy-Franklins-AFL-future-doubt-Sydney-Swans-superstar-suffered-potential-career-ending-calf-injury-two-point-win-Essendon.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Melbourne is the heartland of 'Aussie Rules' and the Docklands stadium doubles as the governing Australian Football League's (AFL) headquarters for the top flight of the game.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/sam-kerr-australia-womens-world-cup-cathy-freeman-b2373823.html

While little progress has been made in Ireland for Ladies Football and Camogie, Ailish has seen the results of a sport that has prioritised developing the women’s game in the Women’s Australian Football League (AFLW).

Source: https://waterford-news.ie/2023/07/02/its-a-constant-battle-for-female-sport-says-ailish-considine/