Lance Franklin insists he hadn't make a decision on his playing future until after Hawthorn's Grand Final win. SUPERSTAR Sydney recruit Lance Franklin says he did not make up his mind to leave Hawthorn until after Saturday's Grand Final. Speaking today for the first time since the blockbuster deal was revealed yesterday, Franklin said his heart was with the Hawks all season. "I'm looking forward to getting up to Sydney, (it's) a great footy club," Franklin said. Packing my bags at Hawthorn and saying goodbye to the boys is something that's been really tough... but (I'm) looking forward to getting up to Sydney and playing some good footy. Sydney's prize recruit Lance Franklin. I made my decision pretty much in the last minute ... Sydney to their credit have done a good job and I'm happy to be there. Lance Franklin has emerged from AFL House saying he is excited about moving to Sydney. Courtesy: Seven News Franklin told reporters his teammates had taken the decision "really well." From the start, the footy club's been a massive part of my life. Franklin thanked the Hawthorn Football Club and coach Alastair Clarkson. I truly hadn't made up my decision before the Grand Final ... I went in there, just wanted to win the Grand Final and was able to do it. I leave a two-time premiership player and hopeful (there's) more to come. Franklin's comments come as Carlton coach Mick Malthouse accuses the AFL of creating a "Frankenstein" with its salary cap concessions. Malthouse said salary cap rules that allowed the Swans to off Franklin the biggest deal in league history - a nine-year $10 million contract - punished poorer clubs like Melbourne, St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs. "It is almost inconceivable that we will see those sides in our lifetime win a premiership under the current system, which I think is totally and utterly wrong," he said. Worst trade deals in world sport As the Herald Sun revealed Franklin's camp approached the Swans about a move soon almost 12 months ago, the AFL said it was investigating the offer - a move that could yet see the deal blocked. Malthouse, who last night compared the AFL to Stalinist Russia at the Carlton best-and-fairest, continued his attack this morning. The Blues coach labelled it a "bloody disgrace" that Sydney has been able to use a $900,000 allowance on top of its AFL salary cap to snare Franklin. Analysis: Anderson questions salary cap bonus Cost of living: Melbourne vs Sydney