 However, Franklin was back to his best form in round 9 against Carlton at Etihad Stadium, when he led Hawthorn to a 50-point win with five goals.In round 10, Franklin was suspended for the third time in eight matches for a head-high bump on Sydney Swans' defender Martin Mattner.In round 13, Franklin effectively dragged Hawthorn over the line for a win against their arch-rival in Essendon.