AFL superstar Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin hung up his boots earlier this month.
And now the the footy great’s wife Jesinta has shared some exciting family news following his retirement.
The model announced on Monday night the Franklin clan got a new family pet – an American Bully called North.
She shared several sweet photos of the cute pooch arriving from A Bully Kennels.
Buddy was seen carrying the pup in his arms after North touched down on a plane.
AFL: Jesinta Franklin has shared some exciting family news following her husband Buddy’s retirement from footy: ‘We are so in love’
She then posted other photos of her daughter Tallulah cuddling and running around the house with the dog.
It comes after Jesinta said Buddy’s next move is to concentrate on fatherhood.
‘It was so sudden so it’s just about family time basically,’ Jesinta told the Herald Sun in a recent interview.
The model announced on Monday night the Franklin clan got a new family pet – an American Bully called North
She shared several sweet photos of the cute pooch arriving from A Bully Kennels
‘I’ve got a lot of work on so it’ll be daddy care.’
Despite waving goodbye to his $10million contract with the Sydney Swans, Buddy and his model wife Jesinta certainly won’t be hurting for cash any time soon.
Not only are the pair raking in big bucks thanks to lucrative endorsement deals, they also have a lavish $9million mansion on the Gold Coast, where they’re rumoured to be relocating to permanently.
She then posted other photos of her daughter Tallulah cuddling and running around the house with the dog
A lot of Buddy and Jesinta’s wealth comes from their brand power, with the pair picking up a slew of lucrative sponsorships over the years.
Jesinta, a former Miss Universe Australia, has worked with the likes of Cadbury, Dior, Lancome, Seafolly swimwear, Swisse vitamins, Olay skincare, Armani Beauty and more.
Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin and wife Jesinta have built a lavish multimillion-dollar empire for themselves over the years. Pictured in 2021
The couple have a $9million mansion on the Gold Coast, where they’re rumoured to be relocating to soon
In 2018, she famously implied that David Jones could no longer afford to keep her on as an ambassador following a two-year partnership with the department store.
‘I don’t know if department stores have the budget anymore, to be quite frank,’ she told the Daily Telegraph at the time.
‘I’m really happy being able to work alongside the likes of Harrolds and wear the best of the best,’ she added.
Buddy has followed in his wife’s footsteps by landing some big endorsement deals of his own over the years.
In addition to working with Jesinta on a joint Dior ambassadorship, the former Swans captain has also worked with luxury Swisse watch company Zenith and headphone brand Beats by Dre.
Jesinta, a former Miss Universe Australia, has worked with the likes of Cadbury, Dior, Lancome, Seafolly swimwear, Swisse vitamins, Olay skincare, Armani Beauty and more
The 31-year-old’s campaign for Seafolly is plastered all over a public bus
In addition to working with Jesinta on a joint Dior ambassadorship, Buddy has also worked with luxury Swisse watch company Zenith and headphone brand Beats by Dre (picture)
Franklin also signed a nine-year contract with the Sydney Swans in 2013 worth an eye-watering $10million, which was a record sum at the time.
He earned another payday last year by signing on for an extra year through to 2023.
Thanks to their combined earnings, the Franklins were able to purchase a $9million mansion on the Gold Coast dubbed ‘Villa Casa’ by Jesinta.
The house, which was on the market for just six days before the Franklins snapped it up, boasts seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and sweeping views of the city.
In February, Jesinta shared a video of herself setting up a floral display in the stone kitchen, which features a curved island bench, all-black cabinetry and a butler’s pantry.
In 2018, Jesinta famously implied that David Jones could no longer afford to keep her on as an ambassador following a two-year partnership with the department store. Pictured at the David Jones Spring Summer 2017 launch
Buddy and Jesinta partnered with luxury brands like Tiffany & Co after cutting off David Jones
The mother of two walked through a light-filled hallway featuring floor-to-ceiling arched windows and sheer white curtains, then into the kitchen and living room.
The home features high ceilings throughout, white-washed walls, dark hardwood floors and striking archways.
Gold is used for the lights and taps, adding a touch of elegance.
The architecturally designed estate features modern touches, including a glamorous terrace and swimming pool, and traditional trappings, such as a stone fireplace.
Thanks to their combined earnings, the Franklins were able to purchase a $9million mansion on the Gold Coast dubbed ‘Villa Casa’ by Jesinta
The architecturally designed estate features modern touches, including a glamorous terrace and swimming pool, and traditional trappings, such as a stone fireplace
An open plan kitchen is pictured next to one of the living spaces
Former beauty queen Jesinta has always been smart when it comes to money and owned her first home by the tender age of 21.
‘If you don’t own a home there’s nothing wrong with that, but that was my goal and what I worked towards and I made sure I educated myself about what costs would be involved,’ she told news.com.au in 2018.
This week, legendary Sydney and Hawthorn key forward Buddy Franklin retired after injuring his calf in Saturday night’s win over Essendon.
Franklin went to the club to tell his teammates on Monday, but one of the game’s most marketable talents did not join a media conference in the afternoon fronted by coach John Longmire and club chief executive Tom Harley.
This week, legendary Sydney and Hawthorn key forward Buddy Franklin retired after injuring his calf in Saturday night’s win over Essendon
‘Everyone would have loved to have Lance available … he just doesn’t like these situations,’ Longmire said.
Longmire and Harley said that Franklin would eventually speak about his retirement.
Franklin, who won two premierships with the Hawks in 2008 and ’13, belongs in the conversation with Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer and former Swans teammate Adam Goodes as the game’s greatest Indigenous player.
The 36-year-old is fourth on the all-time leading goalkickers list with 1066 goals from his 354 games.
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