SUPERSTAR Hawthorn forward Buddy Franklin says he's not concerned about trying to kick 100 goals in the home and away season, but has defended his controversial kicking style.

Several times on Friday night, Franklin took a sharp deviation to his left before kicking from set shots.

In the second half, the Magpies stationed a man to run at him as soon as he moved off his line, something that is sure to spark wide debate as to when a player taking a set shot has played on.

Franklin's 8.6 moved him to 85 goals with four matches remaining before the finals – 10 goals clear of Carlton's Brendan Fevola in the race for the Coleman Medal.

Club legend Jason Dunstall was the last Hawk to kick 100 goals, back in 1996, but Franklin said it was a non-issue.

"To be honest, I haven't thought about that at all," he said.

"I'm just playing every game on its merits, and just keep playing consistent football, and if that comes, it comes."

However, Franklin dismissed concerns about his kicking action despite having 15 shots at goal for his eight majors.

"I've got my natural kicking style – there's no point changing it, is there?" he posed.

"It was alright. I ended up kicking eight, which was pleasing, but some set shots ... I've got to do a little bit of work on during the week again.

"If I'm kicking the goals, and the points are still there and we're winning, I've got no problem with it to be honest.

"I'd rather [kick] the ones from the boundary – there's less pressure on them."

Hawthorn's midfield was terrific again, and Franklin said it made the job a lot easier for him and fellow forward Jarryd Roughead.

"Some of the midfield entries to me and all the other forwards was exceptional tonight," he said.

"With Hodgey (Luke Hodge), (Sam) Mitchell, (Jordan) Lewis and those other midfielders, you can't complain with the way the ball's being delivered to you."