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On Sunday the Sydney Swans play Hawthorn Hawks at the MCG. Also at the game Buddy will make an appearance. Buddy Franklin to return to MCG as Hawthorn drop huge news about retired AFL champion Hawks fans will get the chance to farewell the legendary forward in Melbourne. Sam Goodwin Lance Franklin Australian rules footballer Buddy Franklin will be back at the MCG on Sunday during Hawthorn's clash with the Swans, giving Hawks fans the chance to farewell the AFL champion in Victoria. Franklin retired from the AFL last year and was given an emotional send-off at the SCG during a Sydney Swans game late in the season. But fans in Victoria never got a chance to show their appreciation. Franklin played 172 games for the Swans, but he also made 182 appearances for Hawthorn and is considered a legend at both clubs. The Hawks announced on Tuesday that Franklin will make a special appearance at the MCG on Sunday at half-time of the game between his former clubs. Channel 7 reporter Mitch Cleary revealed that Franklin is expected to attend the President’s function before the game and will speak to fans at some stage throughout the match. Buddy Franklin was given an emotional farewell at the SCG in front of Sydney Swans fans. Image: Getty It marks somewhat of a coup for the Hawks, with Franklin preferring to stay away from the limelight since his retirement. He didn't even attend his own retirement press conference with the Swans, and opted against taking part in the motorcade for retired players at the grand final in September. Cleary revealed that Hawthorn CEO Ashley Klein managed to get the Franklin appearance over the line and 'twisted his arm'. The Hawks wrote in a message to fans: "Witness a champion's return and cheer him on one last time." Fans were delighted to hear about Franklin's upcoming appearance at the MCG, where he kicked 342 of his 1066 career goals.

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Not Cairns but is in Queensland

Not in Victoria

Not in the ACT

Wishing everyone aboard smooth sailing

Not in NSW.

Not Adelaide or SA either.

Salute

I am sure they have thought of that and many more.

You may be right, especially as tendering will be needed for the ports (south pacific) over winter.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them Lest We Forget

We have been abroad for quite a few Anzac days and been involved in some ceremonies. They have been very moving and on one particular one in South Africa at a bush camp an almost joyous occasion. The staff at the game park thought it was a celebration rather than a commemoration, and surprised us, we all just couldn't help but join in with their eagerness to show us a party. We said thank you and explained the occasion, had a solemn ceremony and then afterwards had a wonderful breakfast. They now know and appreciate what it means. Thinking back it also showed that there can be some joy as we recognise those who made the sacrifice. What are some of your overseas experiences ?

It was a perk that was removed from Elites, imagine if they took away the laundry or mini bars if you didn't buy a Princess Plus package.