Swans coach John Longmire was perplexed by the anti-Franklin sentiment from Magpie followers on Sunday and Collingwood coach Craig McRae mentioned “we don’t boo”, declaring it in opposition to the vibe of what he’s making an attempt to construct.
Franklin, 36, was probably taking part in his second final sport on the MCG and the Swans don’t play Collingwood once more this season except they meet within the finals.
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Buckley, additionally a former Magpies coach, mentioned followers ought to have “celebrated” Franklin as a champion of the sport and people who “aren’t bigots” ought to drown out any boos with cheers in the event that they get the possibility once more.
“If we get another chance, I hope Collingwood fans that aren’t ignorant and that aren’t bigots – because there will be some booing – stand up and applaud every time he gets a touch and try and drown that (booing) out,” he mentioned on Monday morning.
“That’s exactly what the stars of the game and his status in the game deserves.
“We were gifted an opportunity to celebrate this undisputed champion and a section of the faithful chose to denigrate. I don’t think that we took the opportunity to do the right thing and take the higher ground.”
Buckley mentioned with Collingwood on high of the ladder, Magpies followers didn’t have to boo Franklin.
“I love the Collingwood faithful, but I’ve got a message (for them),” Buckley instructed SEN.
“Your team is the toast of the town and they’re handling themselves on and off the field with class and poise.
“So, let’s try and fall into line on the other side of the fence.
“At best, it was a begrudging acknowledgment of the sustained brilliance Franklin has brought against Collingwood and at worst, it’s ignorance and bigotry.
“It’s been 10 years since he played Collingwood here. Why would you boo one of the champions of the game? It doesn’t make sense.”
Longmire simply couldn‘t perceive why Franklin was booed.
“Why would you boo him?” Longmire mentioned.
“You’d probably celebrate a 36-year-old, wouldn’t you, who’s been a champion of the game.
“It’s been 10 years since he played Collingwood here. Why would you boo one of the champions of the game? It doesn’t make sense.”
McRae response was succinct when he was requested.
“We just don’t boo,” he mentioned after Collingwood’s 29-point win.
Originally printed as Collingwood legend implores followers to not boo Buddy Franklin
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
