The Buddy & Shane Show

Lance Franklin & Shane Crawford

AFL show hosted by Lance "Buddy" Franklin and Shane Crawford

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    How Carlton Can Actually Make The Finals - Ripping The Lid Off The AFL's Unlikeliest Comeback

    Buddy Franklin and Shane Crawford break down a massive AFL Round 10, from Scotty Pendlebury's looming 433-game record and the bold picks for who could one day chase it down, to a Geelong masterclass that has Shane calling the Cats premiership favourites. The boys debate whether Carlton should trade captain Patrick Cripps, react to a wild listener voicemail predicting the Blues sneak into the finals, crown Fremantle teen Murphy Reid as the next must-tag player, and unload on the modern footy trend of "happy losers" — with one club singled out as the worst offender. Plus: Harley Reid's superstar rise, the Demons running rampant at the MCG, and why Sicily needs a "one-second rule." Doug Nicholls Round wrapped, big calls made — let's get into it. 🎙️ NEW EPISODES every Monday & Thursday 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss Buddy's Thursday tips 📞 GOT A HOT TAKE? Send us a voice memo — best one gets played on the show: memo.fm/buddyandshane ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome Back & last week's tips (Buddy nailed Brisbane v Geelong) 01:39 Snakes on the doorstep & Farmer Buddy 02:42 Sir Doug Nicholls Round wrap 03:33 Scott Pendlebury's 433-game milestone 07:03 Who could ever break Pendlebury's record? 09:47 The Dees are on fire 11:51 Hawks looking flat — "Sicily needs a one-second rule" 13:52 Geelong's masterclass vs Brisbane — the Cats are back 18:05 West Coast win & Harley Reid's superstar rise 21:05 The Mad Bagger: a Carlton fan predicts finals 28:30 Better Beer Big Moment: Patrick Cripps 30:22 Should Carlton trade Cripps? 33:15 Round-up: Suns, Crows, Saints & Voss kicks 5 36:13 Buddy's Young Star: Murphy Reid 38:36 RANT: Happy Losers — and why Carlton are the worst 42:20 Outro & Buddy's Sydney Marathon 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Trade Cripps or keep him? Are the Cats premiership favourites? And tell us — which club has the worst happy losers? 👍 Smash like if Buddy and Crawf are calling it right. 📲 FOLLOW US TikTok: @thebuddyandshaneshow Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Buddy & Shane Show 🍺 Thanks to Better Beer — proud partners of the Big Moment of the Week: http://www.betterbeer.com.au #AFL #AFL2026 #BuddyFranklin #ShaneCrawford #BuddyAndShane #ScottPendlebury #Carlton #PatrickCripps #Geelong #BaileySmith #HarleyReid #MurphyReid #Demons #Hawthorn #Fremantle #AFLPodcast #FootyPodcast #DougNichollsRound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  2. 14 MAY

    Buddy Goes BANG - The Wild Prediction For Geelong Against The Mighty Lions | Round 10 Preview

    The Buddy & Shane Show is back with a massive AFL Round 10 2026 preview. Buddy and Shane run through every fixture of the round, deliver bold tips, debate the Brisbane Lions vs Geelong Cats grand final rematch, and lock in Bud's Big Call for Thursday night footy at the Gabba. Coming off a perfect tipping week (Geelong over Collingwood), Buddy is backing the Cats again — picking Jeremy Cameron as the X-factor against the reigning premiers. Shane disagrees and tips Brisbane, citing the five-day turnaround and Logan Morris stepping up. Plus full breakdowns of Sydney Swans vs Collingwood at the SCG (no Pendlebury, no Moore), Carlton vs Western Bulldogs without Tim English, Fremantle's MCG "rehearsal," and the Gold Coast Suns vs Port Adelaide clash in Darwin. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Brisbane Lions vs Geelong Cats (Thursday Night, Gabba) — Grand Final rematch 02:28 — Sydney Swans vs Collingwood (Friday Night, SCG) — Pendlebury & Moore out 04:56 — Gold Coast Suns vs Port Adelaide (TIO Stadium, Darwin) 07:02 — Adelaide Crows vs North Melbourne (Adelaide Oval) 08:12 — Melbourne Demons vs Hawthorn Hawks 11:08 — Carlton Blues vs Western Bulldogs (Marvel Stadium) — No Tim English 13:02 — Essendon vs Fremantle Dockers (MCG) 15:21 — Richmond Tigers vs St Kilda Saints (Marvel Stadium) 18:12 — West Coast Eagles vs GWS Giants (Optus Stadium) 18:48 — 🔥 Bud's Big Call This podcast is brought to you by BETTER BEER https://www.betterbeer.com.au/ Get Involved! Talkback is here... Share your big take from the round and get your chance to win Better Beer fan of the month (win lots of goodies). Leave your take here: memo.fm/buddyandshane Make the switch now to Kia's award-winning Electric Vehicle range. With incredible drive away prices available on EVs, see your local Kia dealer today. If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min

  3. 11 MAY

    Are Geelong The Sleeping GIANTS For The 2026 Premiership?

    Buddy's fresh from the Mother's Day half marathon and names his five teams that can win the flag. Shane picks up Kevin Costner at the Gabba as his Better Beer Big Moment, while Frederick's clutch goals wrecked Buddy's Thursday night sleep. Tracey gets a kicking lesson from the great man himself, Watson is crowned the best small forward by a long, long way, and Buddy makes the case for mid-season trades. Plus the Voss-Gunston tactical advice for Carlton, and Buddy names the next 2M dollar player. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Did Shane walk the 2026 Mothers Day Classic? 2:01 Which 5 teams Can Win the Premiership 7:03 Should Collingwood rest Pendlebury this week? 9:57 Mid-season trade period — Buddy's hit list 16:15 Better Beer Big Moment 19:49 Fremantle v Hawthorn deep-dive 24:05 North Melbourne v Sydney — "North should have won this" 28:15 Geelong vs Collingwood deep dive 30:09 Carlton v Brisbane — "Sam Mitchell is the number one coach" 34:15 Around the grounds — Dogs, Suns, Saints, Giants, Bombers 34:54 Kia Real Deal Player of the Month 37:12 Buddy's Young Star of the Week This podcast is brought to you by BETTER BEER https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Get Involved! Talkback is here... Share your big take from the round and get your chance to win Better Beer fan of the month (win lots of goodies). Leave your take here: memo.fm/buddyandshane Make the switch now to Kia's award-winning Electric Vehicle range. With incredible drive away prices available on EVs, see your local Kia dealer today. If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  4. 4 MAY

    Should Carlton TRADE It's Stars? Unpacking WHITEBOARD GATE! & Eagles Embarrassing Loss

    Footy is BACK — close games, drama and a leaked whiteboard that has the whole AFL talking. Shane breaks down Brisbane's "Whiteboard-Gate" and Buddy reveals how he handled strengths and weaknesses as a player. The boys roast Hawks physio "Lambo" for rupturing both hamstrings on the run, Malcolm Rosas Jr lights up the SCG with seven for the Swans, Brayden Cook wins the Showdown in the dying seconds, and Carlton's third-quarter curse rolls on. CHAPTERS:0:00 Whiteboard-Gate — Brisbane's leaked opposition board has the footy world talking 9:20 Hawks physio "Lambo" ruptures both hammies on the run 11:18 Gold Coast v GWS — the 7:30 Sunday timeslot disaster 12:53 Sydney v Melbourne — Malcolm Rosas Jr kicks 7 on debut 15:23 Western Bulldogs v Fremantle — Freo are the real deal 16:40 Adelaide v Port Adelaide — Showdown 56 decided by a point 17:56 Essendon v Brisbane — pressure mounts on Brad Scott 19:38 Richmond v West Coast — Tigers' first win & is Harley Reid gone? 24:58 Geelong v North Melbourne — Clarko's positives despite the fade 26:36 Better Beer Big Moment — Brighton Cook's Showdown winner & the Whiteboard 28:39 Carlton v St Kilda — the third-quarter curse & the Voss question 35:49 Buddy's Young Star, the Coleman race & bush footy legends This podcast is brought to you by BETTER BEER https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Get Involved! Talkback is here... Share your big take from the round and get your chance to win Better Beer fan of the month (win lots of goodies). "Leave your take here: memo.fm/buddyandshane If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  5. 29 APR

    HUGE Round 8 Preview: Can Collingwood Upset Hawks? Heeney VS Kozzy, Who Wins?

    Buddy and Shane sweep through every Round 8 matchup. Should ruckmen even be allowed to kick? Why nobody can lay a hand on Jack Gunston. Bring back the tagger — The case for putting a Jordan Clarke job on Kozzy Pickett. Plus the "best bunch of small forwards we've ever had", a Showdown call, and a 7:20 Sunday Gold Coast fixture that Shane reckons everyone will sleep through. Buddy's Big Call predicts a player to have a MONSTER game. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Collingwood v Hawthorn — Pendlebury rests 5:15 Western Bulldogs v Fremantle — Dogs in trouble 7:04 Adelaide v Port 10:23 Essendon v Brisbane 11:19 West Coast v Richmond 14:17 Geelong v North 16:21 Carlton v St Kilda 19:18 Sydney v Melbourne — game of the round 22:11 Gold Coast v GWS 26:22 Buddy's Big Call This podcast is brought to you by BETTER BEER https://www.betterbeer.com.au/ Get Involved! Talkback is here... Share your big take from the round and get your chance to win Better Beer fan of the month (win lots of goodies). Leave your take here: memo.fm/buddyandshane If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  6. 27 APR

    Can Anyone Stop Brisbane's Three-peat? Umpiring & ARC are a MESS! & Brownlow & Coleman Predictions

    Buddy comes in steaming about the state of the AFL — six blow-outs in seven games and counting. Shane declares war on the ARC after another shocker, Pendlebury delivers a 43-possession Anzac Day masterclass and exposes Essendon's "bruise-free footy", and Kozzy Pickett launches into top-five territory with another best-on. Plus the case for a three-peat, are these the best small forwards ever, and Buddy makes a bold Coleman call. CHAPTERS: 0:00 The blow-out problem 4:20 Hawthorn smash Gold Coast — Gunston's hot streak 5:38 ARC under fire — "Fok the ARC" 9:01 Can anyone stop Brisbane's three-peat? 14:55 Pendlebury's Anzac Day masterclass 20:46 Kozzy Pickett is now top 5 in the comp! 22:46 Better Beer Big Moment 25:54 Zac Bailey - Essendon MUST Throw Money at Him? 29:34 Tasmania, Northern Territory & the future of the comp 33:51 ALARM BELLS for West Coast 34:10 Buddy's Young Star of the Week 35:20 Best small forwards ever? Wizard, Kozzy, Higgins, Rankine 40:03 PREDICTIONS: Smokey All-Australian, most improved, Brownlow, Coleman 45:38 Buddy's bolter for the Coleman This podcast is brought to you by BETTER BEER https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Get Involved! Talkback is here... Share your big take from the round and get your chance to win Better Beer fan of the month (win lots of goodies). Leave your take here: memo.fm/buddyandshane If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min

  7. 24 APR

    HUGE Round 7 Preview: Can The Tigers & Dons Pull Off Huge ANZAC DAY Upsets? Plus Who Is The Bast Small Forward In The Competition

    Buddy's fresh from his footy comeback! Sydney smash the Dogs and Charlie Curnow silences the critics kciking 7 goals. Plus Sam Darcy's ACL heartbreak, the best small forward debate, and Buddy's big call for an upset in Canberra. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Buddy's Dowerin comeback 7:13 Sydney DEMOLISH teh dogs 9:23 Can the Bulldogs still play finals? 12:38 Everyone is with you Elijah 17:07 The Revamped Dees Under Steven King 21:26 Can North Melbourne play finals in 2026? 24:41 Better Beer Big Moment 27:00 Who is the best small forward in the comp? 31:20 Richmond v Melbourne 33:13 Hawthorn v Gold Coast in Tasmania 36:01 Anzac Day — Collingwood v Essendon 38:19 Port Adelaide v Geelong 39:40 Fremantle v Carlton 41:11 St Kilda v West Coast 44:00 Brisbane v Adelaide 48:21 GWS v North Melbourne 53:20 Buddy's Big Call This podcast is brought to you by BETTER BEER https://www.betterbeer.com.au/ Get Involved! Talkback is here... Share your big take from the round and get your chance to win Better Beer fan of the month (win lots of goodies). Leave your take here: memo.fm/buddyandshane If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  8. 15 APR

    HUGE Round 6 Preview: Season OVER For Powerhouse Club & Will Dogs Lose 2 in a Row?

    Buddy's Big Call of the week — Josh Tracy to kick SEVEN goals and win the Ross Glendinning Medal in the derby. Shane makes an outrageous five-year grand final prediction for Richmond. And Buddy predicts SIX goals for himself in the Darren Tigers game — "you arrogant bastard." Plus every game of Round 6 previewed including the Carlton vs Collingwood season-defining clash.CHAPTERS:0:00 Carlton vs Collingwood — season over for whoever loses2:28 Geelong vs Western Bulldogs 4:31 Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants — the Buddy Franklin Cup7:17 Gold Coast Suns vs Essendon 8:37 Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide 9:44 Adelaide vs St Kilda 11:24 North Melbourne vs Richmond 13:14 Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions 14:07 West Coast vs Fremantle15:19 Bud's Big Call 16:18 How many goal will buddy kick in his return? This podcast is brought to you by BETTER BEER https://www.betterbeer.com.au/ Get Involved! Talkback is here... Share you big take from the round and get your chance to win Better Beer fan of the month (win lots of goodies). Leave your take here: memo.fm/buddyandshane If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min
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4.8
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75 Ratings

About

AFL show hosted by Lance "Buddy" Franklin and Shane Crawford

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  • Creator
    Lance Franklin & Shane Crawford
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit

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