Buddy’s Swans thump Brisbane in AFL trial

An on-song Lance Franklin has made Sydney far too strong for Brisbane in their AFL pre-season clash in Queensland.

The Swans kicked 11 straight goals at one stage on Saturday afternoon to win 14.11 (95) to 5.10 (40) in Burpengary, just north of Brisbane.

The Lions briefly led when they kicked a second goal late in the first quarter but lost their way in a swift comedown after last month’s AFLX success.

Franklin played all four quarters, kicking four and setting up two more against a new-look Lions who started well but were made to pay for their sloppiness.

Sydney’s marquee man kicked the game’s first in the opening minute at a humid Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, before playing his part in a wonderful team goal later in the quarter.

He was on the end a superb Gary Rohan pick-up early in the second, as the Swans extended their lead, and launched his third from just outside 50m.

Tom Papley and James Rose both kicked three goals for Sydney.

Missing rested trio, Luke Hodge, Dayne Beams and Dayne Zorko, the Lions trailed Sydney by just 11 in inside 50s but lacked the polish to translate that to the scoreboard.

Brisbane ruckman Stefan Martin (21 disposals) was his side’s best, earning eight free kicks, while Adelaide export Charlie Cameron was hit and miss in his attempts to take the game on.

No.1 draft pick Cameron Rayner was kept quiet to finish with just five disposals in the 18-year-old’s first outing for Brisbane.

Sydney’s Robbie Fox was impressive in defence, while teammate Dane Rampe was instrumental with 21 touches.

Dan Hannebery (calf) and Jarrad McVeigh (calf) were absent for Sydney.

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