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AFL show hosted by Lance "Buddy" Franklin and Shane Crawford
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BREAKING NEWS to start the show — Buddy is making a comeback! Plus the boys review every game from Round 1, break down Collingwood's goal-kicking crisis, Shane ranks the rebuilding clubs on who wins the flag first, and there's a massive shout out to one of the most underrated players in the competition.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Breaking news — Buddy is making a comeback
6:03 Tom Lynch got the yips — Buds thoughts
10:15 Sydney injury concerns - Can they still win it
12:31 Are big players the best captains?
15:14 Buddy's Young Star of the Week
16:11 Have St Kilda actually improved?
19:25 North Melbourne SMASH Port Adelaide
20:58 Collingwood are DESPERATE for a key forward
26:30 Sydney vs Brisbane — Injury concerns for the Swans
27:23 Which rebuilding club wins the a first?
31:23 Carlton vs Richmond review
32:21 Gold Coast vs West Coast — Petracca for Brownlow?
33:42 Hawthorn vs Essendon
36:56 Western Bulldogs smash GWS
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Buddy & Shane preview every game of Round 1 — and Buddy is BACK with another massive big call. The boys disagree on their winners and losers, Shane guarantees Adelaide will tag Daicos, and there's a bold 60-point prediction that will have North Melbourne fans fuming.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Carlton vs Richmond — Blues must win
2:52 Hawthorn vs Essendon — Hawks under the microscope
4:18 Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants
5:38 Geelong vs Fremantle — the boys disagree
8:18 Sydney vs Brisbane — game of the round
10:33 Collingwood vs Adelaide — Shane guarantees the Daicos tag
12:12 Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne
13:45 Melbourne vs St Kilda
14:27 Gold Coast Suns vs West Coast Eagles
16:22 Bud's Big Call of the Round — Port To Smash Roos by 60+
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Buddy's 60-point Swans prediction? DELIVERED. The boys are back to break down every game from Opening Round — including Nick Daicos going to a completely new level, Petracca's electric debut for Gold Coast, and the Western Bulldogs upsetting Brisbane on flag day. Plus Shane loses it at the umpires, and Buddy's Young Star of the Week.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Budstradamis is back — Swans by 60+
2:08 Bulldogs, Suns or Swans — who's better positioned to win the flag?
3:38 Brisbane Lions: can they survive the player carnage?
7:36 Umpiring — the 50m call that ruined Opening Round
10:04 Collingwood vs St Kilda review19:02 Sydney Swans vs Carlton review
26:13 Gold Coast Suns vs Geelong review
31:06 Western Bulldogs vs Brisbane Lions review
36:30 GWS Giants vs Hawthorn review
41:27 Buddy's Young Star of the Week — Matt Roberts
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The Buddy & Shane Show is BACK for Season 2026! Buddy & Shane kick off the new year with big calls, finals predictions, and a full opening round preview — plus Buddy reveals why he missed the start of the season (hint: it wasn't laziness).
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Welcome back — Season 2026 begins3:59 Bud's Big Call of the Round — Swans by 60
5:18 Big Call of the Year — Murphy Reid to be the best rebounder in AFL
6:55 Finals certainties for 2026 — who's in, who's out
12:27 Sydney Swans vs Carlton — Charlie Curnow returns to face his old club
19:22 Gold Coast Suns vs Geelong — Friday night blockbuster
23:15 GWS Giants vs Hawthorn — don't underestimate the injury-hit Giants
25:02 Brisbane Lions vs Western Bulldogs — match of the round
28:27 Collingwood vs St Kilda — is this a farewell season for Collingwood's legends?
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Brisbane Lions complete back-to-back premierships with dominant second half performance against Geelong! The boys unpack all of the tactical battles and where the game was won and lost. Plus a comprehensive trade period discussion covering Petracca, Merrett, Curnow and more.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Brisbane Lions BACK-TO-BACK premiers - dominant second half
2:40 Norm Smith Medal: Who Should Have Won?
3:45 Game Review: Why did the Lions win
15:12 Snoop Dogg halftime show review
16:58 Buddy's Young Star - Jasper Fletcher
19:40 Full trade period breakdown
30:40 Shane's 2026 prediction - Who Wins The Premiership
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The ultimate grand final preview! The hosts break down key matchups, tactical considerations, and deliver their final tips for the 2025 AFL Grand Final. Plus they share who they think the Norm Smith Medalist will be.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Brisbane's third straight, Geelong's third in six years
3:07 Burning Questions for each team
5:56 Jeremy Cameron vs Harris Andrews
8:24 Shane's prediction: Winner & Norm Smith Medal
9:47 Buddy's prediction: Winner & Norm Smith Medal
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The grand final is set! The boy's offer a complete review of Geelong's dominant win over Hawthorn and Brisbane's gutsy victory over Collingwood. Plus outrage over Marbior Chol's controversial suspension, what losing Tom Stewart means for Geelong, and detailed Brownlow Medal predictions with Shane & Buddy both picking smokey's.
0:00 Grand final teams announced - Geelong vs Brisbane
2:30 Geelong vs Hawks Review6:58 Chol suspension outrage! - "accidents happen"
9:40 Is Zach Merrett the key to a hawks Grand Final in 2026?
11:38 Brisbane's vs Collingwood Review
13:50 Did Pendlebury Injury Cost Collingwood?
17:42 Cam Rayner the X Factor the key for brisbane
20:39 Is playing Lachie Neale & Jarrod Berry too risky for Grand Final
23:35 Buddy's Young Star - Speedster Max Holmes
25:10 HUGE Brownlow Medal Predictions
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The boys deliver their preliminary finals predictions with detailed tactical analysis! Plus, they reveal the "silent assassin" behind Hawthorn's incredible recruiting success and preview the ultimate supporter atmospheres that make prelims the best games to attend.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 The beauty of prelim week
1:28 Geelong vs Hawthorn
8:18 Brisbane vs Collingwood: 2023 rematch of a classic
12:55 The Mastery of Chris Fagan
14:15 Hawthorn supporters love
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The boys dissect both semi-finals with Hawthorn's dominant dismantling of Adelaide and Brisbane's championship-level demolition of Gold Coast. Plus explosive coaching news as Stephen King is appointed at Melbourne, while Essendon captain Zach Merrett reportedly wants out to join Hawthorn. Shane delivers a stern warning to Nathan Buckley about the Tasmania coaching job, and celebrates Sam Butler's incredible comeback story.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Semi-Finals Fallout
5:02 Merrett Wants out of Essendon
9:20 Hawks' Adelaide Annihilation - Sicily's smart captaincy, Gunston brilliance
14:05 Lions' Premiership Statement - Reigning Premiers Standup
19:29 Young Star's comeback from broken leg
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A focused finals preview as the boys break down both semi-finals! Major injury news with Lachie Neale done for the year. Shane backs experience while Buddy goes with the romantic upset story, tipping Gold Coast to reach their first ever prelim final. The big question is, can the Hawks beat Adelaide? Or will the Crows rebound and get their finals campaign back on track?
0:00 Adelaide's facing a NIGHTMARE scenario
5:08 Why Shane backs the massive upset
6:54 Queensland derby with EVERYTHING on the line
8:21 Buddy's STUNNING upset prediction revealed
9:04 The tactical battles that will decide everything
11:17 Shane's controversial Brisbane backing
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The boys break down an incredible Week 1 of finals! Shane makes a humble apology to Geelong after doubting them, delivers urgent coaching advice about stopping Steele Sidebottom, and celebrates Saint Kilda's recruiting revolution.
0:00 Happy Fathers Day!
3:24 Shane's HUMBLE apology to Geelong Football Club
5:02 Urgent coaching advice - How to stop Steele Sidebottom
7:26 "Hardwick Weekend" - Blake and Damien both starred
9:02 Unpacking Collingwood 24-point win over Adelaide
11:02 Adelaide's missed opportunities and big moments
14:06 Geelong 38-point demolition of Brisbane Lions
16:23 This One Thing is KILLING Brisbane's premiership hopes
19:56 Unpacking Hawthorn's VS Giants
24:41 Unpacking Gold Coast VS Fremantle
25:27 Jared Witts - "Most underrated player in AFL"
30:57 Buddy's Young Star - A Young Geelong star's finals masterclass
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The boys are back for a full blown analysis of week 1 of the finals campaign. They break down all four Week 1 finals, react to Jeremy Cameron's shock All Australian captaincy, and Shane apologises to Dave Hughes after targeting him in the legends match (5 broken ribs, punctured lung!). Plus final predictions where the hosts disagree on almost everything.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Legends match chaos - Dave Hughes' horrific injuries!
2:54 Jeremy Cameron All Australian CAPTAIN - left field choice
4:38 Tex Walker's retirement - 678 goals, 17 seasons
5:46 Adelaide vs Collingwood - Qualifying Final preview
12:03 Geelong vs Brisbane - Last year's prelim REMATCH
16:03 Hawks vs Giants - The Closest Battle of week 1
23:06 Fremantle vs Gold Coast - Road warriors or home advantage?
26:26 Young Star: Bomber who kept one goal vs Suns
29:45 Buddy's moral pick - Brisbane or Geelong?
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The finals are set after a dramatic final weekend! Fremantle prove all the doubters wrong with a stunning road victory over the Bulldogs, while the "Choke Suns" lose another big game in Ken Hinkley's emotional farewell. Plus, Nasiah's $2 million deal is done, Shane reveals his top 3 moments of the season, and Buddy & Shane's preview for what's coming in finals.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Fremantle PROVE doubters wrong with road victory
2:13 Western Bulldogs' finals miss - "most talented team to never make finals"
4:40 Brisbane Lions Stamp Authority on Competition
8:35 Gold Coast "CHOKE SUNS" strike again in Port's farewell
12:59 Nasiah re-signs for $2 MILLION - Shane's emotional reaction
15:15 Shane's top 3 moments of 2025
18:42 Contract figures leaked - how do media know the numbers?
21:43 Sydney's road back to finals contention
24:34 "Buddy's Young Star" - Colby McKercher's incredible season
27:17 Gold Coast vs Essendon preview - can Suns finally make finals?
30:02 All Australian team predictions - who gets captain?
34:23 Brownlow Medal predictions - Daicos vs Anderson vs Smith
36:27 Rising Star winner - Murphy Reid vs Dan Curtin
39:43 Quick finals predictions - hosts disagree on EVERYTHING!
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The boys deliver their final tips of the home and away season with massive stakes! Hawthorn and Brisbane clash for a top four spot in what both hosts will attend, while Bulldogs vs Fremantle becomes an early elimination final. Plus, emotional farewells for Ken Hinkley and Travis Boak, Jeremy Cameron hunts his 100th goal, and Buddy delivers his final moral of 2025!
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Carlton vs Essendon - Harry McKay back to form with 7 goals
2:07 Collingwood vs Melbourne - Pies need win for top four
2:38 Port vs Gold Coast - EMOTIONAL farewell for Hinkley and Boak
5:06 Should Adelaide rest players with top spot locked?
7:16 Lucky Neale ruled out - Fagan overrules player
7:35 Richmond vs Geelong - Will Jeremy Cameron kick his 100th?
10:05 West Coast vs Sydney - Eagles' "dogshit" performance last week
10:50 Brisbane vs Hawthorn - BOTH hosts attending this clash!
14:01 Bulldogs vs Fremantle - Early elimination final!
15:10 Giants vs Saints - GWS building for finals assault
16:18 Buddy's FINAL moral - Hawks to upset Lions and make top four
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The boys break down a massive weekend that has thrown the finals race into chaos! Isaac Rankine is under investigation for a homophobic slur that could derail Adelaide's premiership tilt, while Fremantle face becoming the first team ever to miss finals with 15 wins. Plus, Buddy proves his genius again with another successful Giants moral, and Shane exposes the "money, money, money" approach some clubs take to recruiting.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Isaac Rankine investigation could DESTROY Adelaide's flag hopes
3:25 Buddy's GENIUS strikes again - Giants moral correct call
6:12 Fremantle's finals DISASTER - first team to miss with 15 wins?
8:17 Brisbane's midfield DOMINANCE without Lachy Neale
14:26 Can Giants win flag without Jesse Hogan?
15:04 Adelaide lock top spot despite being OUTPLAYED
18:27 Where to for Collingwood after five losses in six?
20:25 Hawks PROVE doubters wrong marching towards Finals!
26:02 Retirements: Ken Hinkley, Travis Boak, Nat Fyfe farewells
33:13 "Buddy's Young Star" - Darcy Jones the X-Factor
35:43 Dayne Zorko's 300-game milestone celebration
36:29 Breakdown: Brisbane's attacking philosophy explained
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The boys preview the biggest round of the season with Collingwood's top four hopes hanging by a thread against Adelaide, Gold Coast's historic first finals bid against GWS, and multiple danger games for finals contenders. Plus, Shane fumes about overlapping games again while Buddy backs the Giants as his moral pick!
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Will anyone watch Essendon vs St Kilda?
2:17 Fremantle vs Brisbane - "like a grand final" for top four
4:04 Gold Coast vs GWS - Sun's Top 4 on the line
6:03 Carlton vs Port - Who can hit a target?
6:58 Hawthorn vs Melbourne - danger game for Hawks
8:03 Adelaide vs Collingwood - "biggest game of the year for Pies"
11:19 North vs Richmond - Battle of the rebuilds
13:06 Sydney vs Geelong - Heeney Masterclass Incoming
15:14 Bulldogs vs Eagles - "how many will Darcy and Naughton kick?"
16:55 Buddy's GIANTS moral - "very hard to beat"
18:00 Shane's Hawks moral - Shane Backs Hawks To March Into September
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Shane eats humble pie as Buddy's "crazy" Sydney moral comes off in spectacular fashion! Plus, Collingwood's "collie wobbles" are confirmed after Hawks demolish them with 4 forwards, and the coaching carousel starts spinning with multiple vacancies opening up across the AFL.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Buddy vindicated after "crazy" Sydney upset prediction
4:30 Carlton Improving?
6:30 Brisbane Could Miss The Finals
7:22 Collingwood's "collie wobbles" confirmed after Hawks thrashing
10:00 Hawks: Does 4 forwards actually work?
12:30 Who wins the Brownlow? - Daicos vs Anderson vs Dawson
18:08 How do you fix Collingwood's form slump?
21:20 Game reviews - Cats beat Bombers, Saints edge Tigers
30:42 "Buddy's Young Star" - Chad Warner's breakout season continues
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The boys preview a massive Round 22 with tonight's blockbuster between Hawthorn and Collingwood celebrating Steele Sidebottom's 350th game! Shane questions if the Hawks' 4 forwards make them "too top heavy" while Buddy drops a bombshell moral tipping Sydney to upset Brisbane at the Gabba - Shane: "you've lost the plot!"
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Can Hawks shock Collingwood on Sidebottom's 350th night?
3:09 Is 4 forwards to top heavy for Hawthorn?
5:13 Will Jeremy Cameron be RESTED with 100 goals in sight?
5:57 Will Nasiah run riot again at the MCG?
7:20 Port vs Fremantle - danger game for Dockers?
8:11 Sam Darcy at the MCG - "More space, more to move around"
9:09 Buddy's SHOCK Sydney moral - "I've got a feeling"
10:13 Shane's Saints pick - "They're feeling good about themselves"
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Buddy returns fresh from smashing his half marathon PB while Shane breaks down the most chaotic finals race ever - where 15 wins might not be enough! Plus, do Collingwood have the "collie wobbles" after 3 losses in 4 games, why the Hawks are in big trouble without Will Day, and Shane's passionate call for goal kicking rule changes.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Buddy's New Marathon PB!
2:48 Will 15 wins be enough for finals this year?
4:44 Who misses the top four from the contenders?
6:44 Do Collingwood have the "collie wobbles"?
9:51 What does Will Day's Injury mean for Hawthorn?
14:01 The Key to Adelaide's Impressive turnaround
16:02 Are the Bulldogs the best 9th team ever?
17:17 Is the 34-1 record between top/bottom teams alarming?
19:14 Are GWS pretenders?
22:11 Should teams be more physical with Jeremy Cameron?
31:46 "Buddy's Young Star" - Logan Morris kicks 6 vs Collingwood
37:15 Steele Sidebottom's incredible 350-game milestone
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The boys deliver their bold round 21 tips with Shane backing injury-hit GWS as his moral against the Bulldogs' "worst defense in the comp," while Buddy shocks by tipping Brisbane to upset Collingwood at the MCG. Plus, can the Hawks cause a boilover in Adelaide, and will Jeremy Cameron finally reach his 100-goal milestone this year?
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Can GWS beat Bulldogs without Green, Kelly & Buckley?
2:34 Hawks to upset Adelaide? - "When they're at their best"
4:17 Suns lock in first ever finals berth vs Tigers
5:07 Swans to demolish "babies" Essendon lineup
5:33 Collingwood vs Brisbane - battle for top four supremacy
7:32 Can North Melbourne lift after humiliating loss?
8:11 Will Jeremy Cameron kick his 100th goal vs Port?
9:15 Fremantle to demolish Blues in Perth
10:21 Shane's SHOCK moral - GWS despite missing stars
12:21 Buddy's Brisbane upset prediction over Collingwood
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Great poddy! All real footy talk, no BS coming from two as honest as they come footy legends!