Sydney stars Lance Franklin and Jake Lloyd will miss Saturday night's clash against North Melbourne.

Franklin will be managed in the lead-up to the Swans' finals campaign, having booted 42 goals in 16 games this season.

"He's (Franklin) played 13 games in a row, including seven since the bye, so it's time to make sure he's rested up," Sydney coach John Longmire said.

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Lloyd has averaged close to 28 disposals a game in 2021.

In all, the Swans have made three changes, with Dylan Stephens omitted and Hayden McLean, Lewis Melican and Braeden Campbell into the 22. 

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