Lance Franklins leadership of Sydneys young and inexperienced AFL forward line is earning plenty of gratitude from his eager apprentices.At age 29 and with 241 games and 773 goals to his name Franklin is far and away the most senior and proven member of the second-placed Swans forward half.He has more games and goals combined than all of the other regular members of the Swans attack, most of whom are not specialist forwards.That list includes a trio of 20-year-olds in first-year seniors Tom Papley (14 games, 19 goals) and George Hewett (18, 13) and second-year star Isaac Heeney (32, 40).Xavier Richards, 23 (6, 9) has been another recent youthful addition to the attack end, with Gary Rohan 25, (73, 57) adding x factor impact to the forward line.All have benefited from the towering presence of Franklin, who is second in the Coleman Medal race on 70 goals, three behind West Coast spearhead Josh Kennedy.Hewett says Franklins influence extends well beyond hitting the scoreboard.Hes a very talented player, but I just think his leadership has been huge this year, especially because weve got such a young forward line, Hewett said.Hes been massive in that perspective and hes been really good this year.Franklin has volunteered advice as well as being asked for tips from his young accomplices.Hes been very good to us young boys and especially to me, Hewett said.Hes probably the best bloke to give you information because hes done it all, so hes been awesome.Hes given me more on-field support, which is keeping it simple and just be consistent.Hewett is still learning his craft as a forward having been recruited by Sydney as a midfielder.As a forward youve got to earn the footy a bit more. Youve got to do a lot more running for your touches, Hewett said.Another recent convert to the forward line is Richards, the younger brother of retiring fullback Ted Richards, who has kicked nine goals in four games this season, after playing primarily as a defender until mid-season.He (Xavier Richards) is quite fit and quick and he brings that element of surprise as well, Hewett said.Hewett is one of seven Swans debutants this season, but he pointed out some like defenders Zak Jones, Allir Allir and himself were all in their third year at the club.Weve all had to do a mini apprenticeship in the reserves, Hewett said.You have to work hard and earn your spot and once you do you feel confident playing senior footy.He is poised this weekend to play his first game in Tasmania against a North Melbourne side including Brent Harvey, who made his debut before Hewett turned one-year-old.Angels Jerseys 2019 . 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You saw something happen in Brazil but it was just the wrong moment, it wasnt that something else was going on behind it.It was then put to him that the fact they want to talk -- something he said has not been the case after departing previous teams -- shows the mutual respect held, and Gutierrez agreed.In the same way it is my intention to end things in the proper way, that is also their intention which speaks a lot for them.After his retirement in Brazil, Gutierrez was seen being restrained byy Steiner as he reacted angrily in the Haas garage.dddddddddddd Though it looked like an altercation between the pair Gutierrez insists his relationship with Steiner is and will continue to be good.There is no story behind that. It was not the best way to react from both sides but sometimes those situations cause those emotions. It means we are a team and we will learn from that.It will be a very open and honest talk to finish a good relationship. 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