Clarkson doubts Swans’ forward chemistry

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ALASTAIR Clarkson has questioned whether the chemistry between former Hawk star Lance Franklin and fellow mega-bucks recruit Kurt Tippett can work for Sydney in Friday night's SCG blockbuster.

While Hawthorn coach Clarkson acknowledged the pair will prove formidable in time, he said not even the Swans knew if it would be a success immediately.

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"They have never played together before, so that could mean what we get (on Friday night) is unbelievable or it could be that they really battle with it," Clarkson said.

"That is probably going to be the intriguing part of the contest if they (both) play.

"It is going to be groundbreaking . . . no matter which way it unfolds. We are hoping that it will unfold in favour of Hawthorn."

Franklin and Tippett will play their first game together on Friday. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: News Corp Australia

The Swans on Thursday night confirmed Franklin and Tippett had recovered from injury and would play together for the first time.

Hawthorn brought in Kyle Cheney, Ben Stratton and Will Langford for injured stars Brian Lake and Sam Mitchell and the omitted Angus Litherland.

Clarkson said the Hawks had moved on from Franklin's departure at the end of last season.

He insisted there were no hard feelings towards Franklin or Sydney coach John Longmire, who he said was still a close mate, over Franklin's $10-million, nine-year free agency deal.

"We didn't necessarily like the fact that Bud left our club for an opposition club, but it was a pretty good deal," Clarkson said.

"We have been able to find some blue sky since Bud left and they have been able to move in their direction too.

"Hopefully we will continue to play some good footy.

"And we will all be a better judge in about five years' time to see whether the deal was good for Sydney, or good for Hawthorn."

Clarkson says the Hawks have moved on from Franklin's departure. Source: Getty Images

The Hawks coach said Franklin, who has kicked 12 goals from his six games with the Swans, will be just another opposition player on Friday night.

"We know what his strengths and weaknesses are," he said. "So we don't have to do an enormous amount of preparation in regard to Buddy.

"He made an enormous contribution to our club. We'll attack the contest as if he is just one of 22 opponents and then shake hands and say g'day to him post-game.

"If Bud is there to tackle, we will tackle. If he is there to spoil against, we will spoil. We will try to negate his influence.

"While we understand he is a very, very decorated player, and we know him very, very well. He is going to be no different to any other opponent."

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