Superstar forward Lance Franklin showed encouraging signs in his first game back from shoulder surgery, as his Sydney side defeated local rivals Greater Western Sydney by 12 points in a pre-season game on Friday.

Franklin kicked the first two goals of the game including a set shot from close to 50 metres in a 8.6 (54) to 1.4.9 (42) victory for the Swans in a rain-lashed affair at Blacktown.

Not confined to the Swans forward 50, Franklin moved well and also had an influence up the ground, finishing with 16 touches and three marks.

He laid a big shoulder bump on Tim Taranto, who immediately went to the bench.

However, the fact Franklin appeared to be pushed into Taranto by Giants ruckman Shane Mumford should ensure the Swans star won’t have any post-match worries.

Taranto, the No.2 pick in last year’s national draft, immediately left the ground but returned later and showed his class with a well-taken goal in the second quarter.

Last season’s Rising Star winner Callum Mills turned in another assured performance for the Swans with 20 disposals.

Both teams fielded the majority of their stars in a well-contested game.

Trailing by 11 at the first break, and twice down by 15 in the second quarter, GWS hit back to level by halftime with their impressive midfielder Josh Kelly nailing the game’s only super goal.

Giants spearhead Jeremy Cameron’s sole goal briefly nudged his side ahead in the third quarter but majors to Dean Towers and Darcy Cameron set up a four-point Sydney advantage at the last change.

A skilful soccer-style goal from captain Josh Kennedy expanded the Swans advantage and was the only major of the last quarter.

Jake Lloyd tallied 27 touches and Kennedy 22 for Sydney. For GWS Callan Ward gathered 26 possessions and Heath Shaw 25.