Presenting Blast from the Past!
Over the month of September, we will be taking you on a trip down memory lane as we look back at various moments in Hawthorn history that have occurred on the same date.
Today we rewind back to 2007…
Read: Blast from the Past - A dish best served cold
In 2007, Lance Franklin took the step into superstardom.
His first year was promising.
His second year was exciting.
But, in his third year, he truly arrived.
The only thing lacking on his young résumé was being a proven performer in finals footy.
Well, in his 55th career game, Buddy got his first piece of September action and quickly put any doubters to rest.
Simply outstanding, the unstoppable forward booted seven goals, with his seventh coming moments before the final siren to clinch victory for the Hawks over Adelaide in an epic elimination final.
