Public eye:Lance Franklin said he wanted to move to Sydney to escape the fish-bowl existence of Melbourne.Credit:Pat Scala
The Swans,who were then in discussions with Tippett regarding a four-year deal worth a reported $3.5million,were unsure how they would fit Franklin into their salary cap.
But it became a more realistic option after the retirements of premiership trio Jude Bolton,Marty Mattner and Mitch Morton,which freed up space in the Swans'salary cap.
The impending departure of Jesse White,who is seeking a trade to a Victorian club,will further ease the squeeze,though the future of ruckman Shane Mumford is now clouded.
Sydney will table the offer with the AFL on Friday at the start of the free agency period. Hawthorn then has the right to match the deal.