Superstar forward Lance Franklin has declared himself fit for Sydney’s AFL season opener against Essendon on Saturday after recovering from a sickening head knock.

Franklin was knocked out after clashing with teammate Gary Rohan in the Swans’ final pre-season game against Greater Western Sydney nine days ago.

But after a week’s rest the 2014 Coleman Medallist is ready to launch his season at ANZ Stadium.

“I’m feeling much better,” Franklin said on Tuesday.

“Probably for three or four days I had a bit of a headache but after that I’ve come really good.”