Swans sweating on Franklin

Lance Franklin remains in doubt for Saturday's crunch clash between Sydney and Hawthorn, having been on restricted duties at the club's final training session of the week.

Swans coach John Longmire indicated on Tuesday he will give Franklin until game day to show he has overcome a groin injury.

Franklin warmed up away from the Swans' main group at the SCG on Thursday, although that has been a regular occurrence throughout a season in which the superstar has nursed a heel injury.

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