His wife's a fitness fanatic and one of Australia's leading models.

But while Jesinta Franklin (nee Campbell) was off on a photoshoot, Sydney Swans star Lance 'Buddy' Franklin swapped the green juices for an afternoon beer with the boys in Sydney on Saturday.

Despite the AFL season being just two months away, Franklin was pictured enjoying a beer with mates during a unique pre-season detour to the pub.

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Buddy good time! Lance 'Buddy' Franklin swapped the green juices for an afternoon beer at a Sydney pub, where he spent time with mates on Saturday, while Jesinta was on a photoshoot

Casual outing: Franklin rocked a khaki singlet, loose-fitting grey shorts and a backwards cap for the weekend outing with the boys

Rocking a khaki singlet, loose-fitting grey shorts and a backwards cap, Franklin made the most of what was seemingly his day off.

The 29-year-old appeared to be in a relaxed mood, sitting back in his chair and drinking a number of beers as he appeared to eagerly watch the results of races on the television.

It's believed he may have placed a bet or two during the afternoon outing with pieces of paper, resembling betting tickets, scrunched up in front of him on the table.

With Jesinta nowhere in sight, he appeared to enjoy being the centre of attention.

Taking it easy: Despite being only two months out from the start of the AFL season, 'Buddy' enjoyed a beer with the boys

Alone time: With wife Jesinta nowhere in sight, he appeared to enjoy being the centre of attention

Backing a winner? The 29-year-old appeared to be in a relaxed mood, sitting back in his chair as he appeared to eagerly watch the results of the races on the television

Buddy's shout? Franklin, who is believed to be on a deal worth $10 million, laughed and joked with his mates throughout their dinner in the exclusive eastern suburb of Rose Bay

Franklin, who is believed to be on a deal worth $10 million, laughed and joked with his mates throughout their dinner in the exclusive eastern suburb of Rose Bay.

When dinner was done and dusted the AFL star emerged from the pub and almost instantly hopped on his phone.

Seemingly used to gathering odd looks from other punters, Franklin kept his head down and walked up the street.

After appearing to send a text message he slid the phone back in his pocket and continued walking in his usual laconic fashion and showing his shiny new wedding band on his left hand.

Somebody missing you? When dinner was done and dusted the AFL star walked outside and instantly jumped on his mobile phone. Franklin was seemingly trying to organise a lift home from the lavish eastern suburb of Double Bay

Standing out from the crowd: Seemingly used to gathering odd looks from punters, Franklin kept his head down after leaving the pub

Strutting his stuff: Franklin then slid the phone back in his pocket and continued walking in his usual laconic fashion and showing his shiny new wedding band on his left hand

VIP: The AFL star moved to Sydney in 2013 on a controversial nine-year deal believed to be worth $10 million. Previously he was the star of Melbourne-based club the Hawthorn Hawks

In early November, Franklin and Jesinta tied the knot in a secretive ceremony in the Blue Mountains.

The newlyweds have been one of Sydney's highest profile couple's since Franklin left Melbourne for the Harbour city in 2013.

In an effort to keep their wedding a secret the couple used fake names and worked until just hours before their big day.

Big name: Franklin has become one of Sydney's highest profile sports stars since leaving Melbourne in 2013