Lance Franklin looks to be hitting top form at the right time, as he prepares to return to the AFLs biggest stage..A mental health issue meant the gifted forward didnt participate in Sydneys disappointing 2015 finals campaign in which they lost both their games.However, Franklin looks to be in good shape mentally and physically after playing in every home and away game for the first time in his three seasons with Sydney.He has kicked 74 goals and provided he stays injury-free and in good form looks likely to finish with his second biggest season haul behind the 113 he booted for Hawthorn in 2008.After kicking 34 goals in the first eight rounds Franklin had pundits predicting he would become the first man to boot 100 in a season since he achieved the feat back in 2008.The goals didnt exactly dry up for Buddy from that point, but 27 majors in his next 11 matches ensured the coveted century mark wouldnt be attained in the home and away season.But the codes most flamboyant player turned on the fireworks again in the run to the finals, bettering his season-best game haul of five twice in the last three rounds.He produced a six-goal blitz against against St Kilda, supplementing that with a career-high 28 disposals.Franklin endured just his second goalless game of the season the following week against North Melbourne.Swans fans had nothing to worry about as he turned on a show in the final round home fixture against Richmond.He booted seven goals, several of them on champion Tigers defender Alex Rance, and snared a personal season-high 11 marks, just two less than his career best.Not for the first time this season it wasnt Franklins goal output which drew the most praise from coach John Longmire, who lauded his star forward for his efforts throughout the season.Hes been good the entire year, I thought his pressure was outstanding tonight, Longmire said after Saturdays 113-point rout of Richmond at the SCG.It wasnt about just the goals, he was working really hard up putting enormous pressure on.He was up and and down the ground; hes been terrific.Im sure hes really looking forward to it (the finals).LANCE FRANKLINS BIGGEST SEASON GOAL HAULS*113 (2008)*82 (2011)*79 (2014)*74 (2016)#*73 (2007)*69 (2012)*67 (2009)*64 (2010)*60 (2013)#season not finished. Boston Bruins Gear . -- Canadian Andrew Wiggins got the ball on the wing, made a nifty spin move and then let go with a soft floater from about 10 feet that swished through the net in Allen Fieldhouse. Bruins Jerseys 2019 . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aarons autograph and a "40th Anniversary" banner. https://www.cheapbruins.com/ . With their top three point guards and Kobe Bryant all sidelined by injury, the Lakers signed Marshall out of the D-League on Friday before their home game against Minnesota. Wholesale Bruins Jerseys . I cant pinpoint a date, but I do remember a player from my youth. Brian Downing was with the Chicago White Sox at a time when I listened to every game I possibly could on the radio. That particular season the late great Harry Caray was calling the White Sox games. Stitched Bruins Jerseys .com) - Following a late-game loss to the reigning NBA champs, the Toronto Raptors will look to sustain their recent high-level play as they travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jordan Reed and Christian Mekowulu combined to score 25 points and Tennessee State built a 27-point first half lead and cruised to a 68-46 win over Alabama State Wednesday night.The Tigers, now 2-0 at home, opened a 40-13 lead by intermission. Tennessee State held a 22-12 lead with 7:49 left before halftime and closed the period on an 18-1 run.Tennessee State (8-2) rebounded from a 67-55 loss to North Carolina State in its last outing Dec. 10.Reed finished with 13 points in 177 minutes of action and Mekowulu added 12 points and five rebounds in 22.dddddddddddd. No Tiger played more than 22 minutes.Tony Armstrong finished with 13 points for Alabama State (1-9).Alabama States lone win came over Cal State Fullerton and have weathered a grueling eight-game road schedule, with losses to TCU, Western Kentucky, Louisiana State and San Diego State. ' ' '