Lance Franklin is returning to footy as the official ambassador for Superkick. He retired from the AFL last year with 1066 goals from 354 games.

What happened?

Lance Franklin has been appointed as the ambassador for the AFL's new Superkick program.

The program is designed for kids aged 8-12 and aims to develop their footy skills.

It is tackle-free and has smaller team sizes, making it perfect for new participants.

Why it matters for Lance Franklin

Lance Franklin will visit schools and get out in the community to promote the program.

He wants to help young kids develop their skills and see the game grow throughout Australia.

The 37-year-old is looking forward to the next couple of months in his new role.

What comes next?

The Superkick program will help 10,000 kids develop their footy skills and build friendships.

Lance Franklin will play a key role in promoting the program and encouraging kids to participate.

He is excited to be back involved in footy and is loving life on the Gold Coast.

Lance Franklin had a brilliant 19-season career with Hawthorn and Sydney.

He is a certainty to be inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame and will likely be elevated to Legend status one day.

The Superkick program is billed as Auskick's "cooler older sibling".

It provides a pathway for continual play after the end of local club footy.

Lance Franklin will help kids develop their skills and build new friendships.

He is excited to be part of the program and is looking forward to the challenges ahead.

On his new role, Lance Franklin said he jumped at the opportunity to be involved.

He wants to put a smile on kids' faces and help them develop their footy skills.

The Superkick program is an exciting new initiative for the AFL.

It will help develop the next generation of footy players and encourage kids to get involved in the sport.

Lance Franklin is the perfect ambassador for the program.

He has a wealth of experience and is passionate about developing the next generation of players.

The program will be a great success with Lance Franklin on board.

He will help promote the program and encourage kids to participate.