The Buddy & Shane Show

Lance Franklin & Shane Crawford

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

  1. Sep 28

    Buddy's SHOCK Call On What Cost Fremantle The Premiership | AFL Grand Final Review

    That's a wrap on 2026! In the final show of the season, Buddy and Shane relive an all-time classic grand final as Brisbane complete a historic three-peat, storming home from the brink against a brave Fremantle. They dissect Will Ashcroft's last-quarter surge, Josh Treacy's costly miss and the Pearce injury, debate a contentious Norm Smith Medal, and dig into Lachie Neale's move to Collingwood and Chris Fagan's future. Then it's Buddy's Big Call for 2027, trade-period whispers, North Melbourne's coaching hunt, and a heartfelt goodbye, with the boys unsure whether they'll be back for a trade or Christmas special. 00:00 — Intro: the final show of the year and Brisbane's three-peat 00:52 — Buddy's week in Melbourne: the NAB goal-kicking challenge 01:47 — Brisbane's comeback: Fagan's message and Ashcroft's late surge 04:41 — Josh Treacy's missed goal and the Pearce injury 07:07 — Fremantle wins the stats but loses the game 08:14 — The final-minutes siren debate 09:42 — Kylie Minogue's pre-match show and record viewership 11:01 — Lachie Neale's move to Collingwood 13:19 — Will Chris Fagan stay? Plus Brisbane's all-time-great status 18:04 — Harris Andrews, Voss and Fremantle's goalkicking woes 22:25 — Dunkley's one-percenters and Logan Morris's match-winner 25:49 — Oscar Allen and Sam Draper: gambles that paid off 28:24 — The Norm Smith Medal debate: Bolton vs Ashcroft 34:17 — Better Beer Big Moment 35:44 — Brisbane's season review 39:12 — Fremantle's season review and off-season priorities 42:26 — Docker supporters take over Melbourne 44:26 — Pearce's injury and Fremantle's key-back depth 46:00 — Buddy's Big Call for 2027, brought to you by The Man Shake 47:53 — Trade watch: the Bulldogs, Hawthorn and the big-name rumours 50:09 — North Melbourne's coaching search 52:02 — Why the best clubs don't overpay 53:29 — Off-season plans, thank-yous and sign-off Never miss an episode of The Buddy & Shane Show — subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @thebuddyandshaneshow. Got a question or a hot take for the boys? Send us a voice memo at memo.fm/buddyandshane — you might just hear it on the show! This episode is proudly supported by: Better Beer — betterbeer.com.au The Man Shake — Lose the beer gut without losing the beers. themanshake.com.au The Better Beer Big Moment is brought to you by Better Beer, and Buddy's Big Call is brought to you by The Man Shake. #AFL #AFLGrandFinal #BuddyAndShaneShow #Brisbane #BrisbaneLions #Fremantle #FreoDockers #ThreePeat #NormSmith #WillAshcroft #TradePeriod #AFLPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Sep 23

    Buddy & Shane's HUGE Grand Final Preview | AFL Grand Final Preview

    Grand final week has arrived! Fresh off Brownlow night (huge congrats to Nick Daicos), Buddy and Shane dive straight into Fremantle vs Brisbane. Can the Dockers turn their minor premiership into a fairytale first flag, or does Brisbane's finals experience carry them to a historic three-peat? The boys break down the key head-to-head battles — Luke Jackson's ruck dominance, Brisbane's dangerous small forwards, and whether Fremantle's bottom six can lift on the big stage. There's a Norm Smith tip (it's Ashcroft, obviously), full score predictions, a Kylie Minogue half-time preview, and Buddy's Big Call. One thing's for sure: Melbourne's about to host an absolute cracker. 00:00 — Intro: Brownlow night recap and Nick Daicos crowned 00:28 — Grand final build-up: Fremantle vs Brisbane 01:31 — Bud's case for Brisbane: travel and experience factors 02:41 — Key matchup: Luke Jackson vs the Brisbane ruck 04:22 — Brisbane's dangerous small forwards 06:18 — Fremantle's questions: the bottom six and Mason Cox 07:14 — Chris Fagan's message: physicality and intimidation 08:29 — Set-shot kicking: Fremantle's Achilles heel 09:59 — A different Fremantle: grunt through the middle 10:49 — Score predictions: Bud backs Brisbane by ten 11:45 — Norm Smith Medal tip: Ashcroft to shine 12:58 — First goal picks and Fremantle's fairytale case 14:06 — Kylie Minogue half-time preview 14:38 — Grand final week build-up and a Chris Fagan tribute 17:18 — Buddy's Big Call, brought to you by The Man Shake 17:46 — Sign-off: good luck to both teams Never miss an episode of The Buddy & Shane Show — subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @thebuddyandshaneshow. Got a question or a hot take for the boys? Send us a voice memo at memo.fm/buddyandshane — you might just hear it on the show! This episode is proudly supported by: Better Beer — betterbeer.com.au The Man Shake — themanshake.com.au Buddy's Big Call is brought to you by The Man Shake. Lose the beer gut without losing the beers. #AFL #AFLGrandFinal #BuddyAndShaneShow #Fremantle #Brisbane #FreoDockers #BrisbaneLions #ThreePeat #Brownlow #AFLPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Sep 21

    Buddy's HARSH Verdict On Prelim Final Umpiring Call | AFL Prelim Final Review

    Grand final week is here! Fremantle and Brisbane have booked their tickets after two gut-wrenching preliminary finals, and the boys break down every twist. Hawthorn's season ends in heartbreak against Brisbane on a contentious late free kick, while "the Wizard" produces a stunning six-goal haul in a losing effort. Then Fremantle claw back a 28-point deficit to break Sydney's hearts and reach their first grand final since 2013. Plus: a season review for the Swans and Hawks, Toby Greene's move to Geelong, and Buddy and Shane's full Brownlow Medal predictions ahead of tonight's count — with Nick Daicos the overwhelming favourite. It's set up to be an unforgettable decider between two of the year's best sides. 00:00 — Intro: Prelim finals wrap and Brownlow Medal night 00:37 — Nick Daicos: the Brownlow frontrunner 02:33 — Hawthorn's heartbreaking prelim final loss to Brisbane 05:47 — The controversial free kick and "correct call" debate 10:19 — The Wizard's stunning six-goal haul 14:19 — Bottle-throwing incident and umpire safety 16:11 — Better Beer Big Moment: Brisbane's three-peat bid 18:16 — Lockie Neil's tribunal charge 19:29 — Fremantle storm home to stun Sydney 23:40 — Josh Tracy's quiet finals series 26:57 — Sydney Swans season review amid player investigation 29:17 — Hawthorn's season review and off-season targets 31:54 — Brownlow Medal predictions: Daicos, Bont, Heeney 39:07 — Buddy backs a dark horse for the top 10 40:18 — The Wizard's Brownlow chances 41:26 — Toby Greene's move to Geelong 42:17 — Padel, Pat Cash and grand final week banter 43:41 — Sign-off: Brownlow night and Thursday's grand final preview Never miss an episode of The Buddy & Shane Show — subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @thebuddyandshaneshow. Got a question or a hot take for the boys? Send us a voice memo at memo.fm/buddyandshane — you might just hear it on the show! This episode's Better Beer Big Moment is brought to you by Better Beer — betterbeer.com.au #AFL #AFLFinals #GrandFinal #BuddyAndShaneShow #Hawthorn #Brisbane #Fremantle #SydneySwans #Brownlow #AFLPodcast #ThreePeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 16

    Buddy Predicts SHOCK Upset For Reigning Premiers | AFL Prelim Final Preview

    Prelim finals week is here. Friday night at the SCG, Sydney host Fremantle in a rematch of that stunning Round 8 hundred-point turnaround, with the Grundy vs. Luke Jackson ruck battle looming large — Bud backs the Swans, Shane's leaning Dockers. Saturday at the MCG, underdogs Hawthorn face premiership favourites Brisbane, and both hosts cautiously tip a Hawks upset. Bud's Big Call goes all-in on a Hawthorn forward to be the difference, and the boys start plotting a joint pub crawl special if the Hawks and Sydney both somehow reach the Grand Final. 00:00 — Welcome to Prelim Finals Week 00:41 — Preview: Sydney Swans vs. Fremantle Dockers (SCG, Friday) 08:42 — Preview: Hawthorn vs. Brisbane Lions (MCG, Saturday) 17:52 — Bud's Big Call 19:42 — Grand Final Showdown Plans Got a Take? Send us a voice memo and you might hear it on the show: memo.fm/buddyandshane This Episode Is Brought to You ByBetter Beer — betterbeer.com.au Follow the ShowTikTok & Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow #AFL #PrelimFinals #FinalsFootyv #SydneySwans #FremantleDockers #Hawthorn #BrisbaneLions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 14

    Buddy's SHOCK Prediction For 2026 Grand Finalists | AFL Finals Review

    Huge Semi Finals weekend! Brisbane obliterated Adelaide by 53 points, riding an explosive first quarter all the way into a Preliminary Final. Buddy and Shane break down Zak Bailey's heroics, Adelaide's glaring need for an X-factor midfielder, and pay tribute to retiring Crows great Taylor Walker. Then it's over to a classic — Fremantle survive a Geelong scare to book their first prelim since 2015, with Luke Jackson the driving force. Plus: the Better Beer Big Moment lands on Zak Butters' blockbuster move to the Bulldogs, Errol Gulden claims Kia Player of the Month, and the boys lock in their bold (and contradictory) predictions for the Grand Final. 00:00 — Intro & huge weekend of finals footy 01:17 — Adelaide v Brisbane review: Lions' explosive start 09:44 — Taylor Walker retires — a Crows great reflects 16:42 — Fremantle v Geelong review: surviving into the prelim 25:05 — 🍺 Better Beer Big Moment: Zak Butters signs with the Bulldogs 28:54 — 🏆 Kia Player of the Month: Errol Gulden 32:13 — Giveaway: send in your boldest prediction 32:59 — Bud's Big Call: Grand Final predictions 34:18 — Sign off Got a Take? Send us a voice memo and you might hear it on the show: memo.fm/buddyandshane This Episode Is Brought to You ByBetter Beer — betterbeer.com.au Follow the ShowTikTok & Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow #AFL #AFLFinals #PreliminaryFinals #BrisbaneLions #GeelongCats #FremantleDockers #AdelaideCrows #SydneySwans #WesternBulldogs #TheBuddyAndShaneShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 9

    HUGE Straight Sets Upset Predicted For Reigning Premiers | AFL Finals Preview

    Semi Finals week is here, and Buddy and Shane break down both blockbusters! Friday night at Optus Stadium, ladder-leading Fremantle host Geelong after a shock Qualifying Final loss to Hawthorn — can the Dockers respond, or does Cat experience prevail? The boys clash hard: Shane backs a fired-up Fremantle, while Bud locks in Geelong to storm home in the last quarter. Then it's the Gabba on Saturday night for Brisbane vs Adelaide, with Shane tipping an Adelaide upset off the back of Brisbane's error-riddled loss to Sydney, while Bud stays loyal to the Lions' class and experience. Grand Final permutations, Lachie Neale's tagging troubles, and a very ambitious fun run bet round out a big preview episode. Who's right? Only finals footy will tell. 00:00 – Intro & the Weekend's Semi Final Slate 00:30 – Fremantle vs Geelong Preview (Friday, Optus Stadium) 08:05 – Brisbane vs Adelaide Preview (Saturday Night, The Gabba) 15:00 – Grand Final Permutations 15:27 – Bud's Big Call: Predictions Locked In 17:03 – Bonus Big Call: Shane's Fun Run Challenge 18:45 – Sign Off Send us a voice memo and you might hear it on the show: memo.fm/buddyandshane Better Beer — betterbeer.com.au TikTok & Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow #AFL #AFLFinals #SemiFinals #Fremantle #Geelong #Brisbane #Adelaide #AFLFooty #BuddyAndShaneShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 7

    Buddy's HUGE Call On Young Star Of The Compeition | AFL Finals Review

    What. A. Weekend. Buddy nailed all four finals results and Shane's paying up with a Gold Coast-to-Sydney jog. The boys break down Hawthorn's ambush of Fremantle, the Swans' stunning 53-point demolition of reigning premiers Brisbane, and Geelong's win over the Blues. Plus: is Grundy robbed of All-Australian honours, can Brisbane bounce back, and the Adelaide Crows survive a scare against the Bulldogs. The big one though — the fallout from North Melbourne sacking Alastair Clarkson, and whether players have too much power in footy clubs today. Buddy crowns his Young Star of the Week, and the pair look ahead to Thursday's action plus lock in their Grand Final dream matchup. 00:00 — Intro: Buddy's perfect Finals Week 1 tipping 00:49 — Hawthorn ambush Fremantle in Perth 02:24 — Sydney Swans stun reigning premiers Brisbane 04:09 — Leadership under pressure: Mills' ACL and Heeney's captaincy 06:23 — Rowbottom's fearlessness and a Goal of the Year contender 07:16 — Can Brisbane bounce back from the loss? 09:20 — Shane's running challenge: Gold Coast to Sydney 12:00 — Grundy's All-Australian snub and Sicily's impact 13:16 — The mystery gun's finals x-factor for Hawthorn 16:30 — Preview: Geelong–Fremantle and Adelaide–Brisbane 20:06 — Fremantle need a response 21:36 — Adelaide Crows survive a scare against the Bulldogs 26:14 — Better Beer Big Moment 🍺 26:39 — North Melbourne sack Alastair Clarkson: the fallout 33:31 — Do players have too much power in footy clubs? 39:21 — What's next for North Melbourne 40:27 — Buddy's Young Star of the Week 🌟 42:17 — Thursday preview, Grand Final tips and sign-off Never miss an episode of The Buddy & Shane Show — subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @thebuddyandshaneshow. Got a question or a hot take for the boys? Send us a voice memo at memo.fm/buddyandshane — you might just hear it on the show! This episode's Better Beer Big Moment is brought to you by Better Beer — betterbeer.com.au. #AFL #AFLFinals #BuddyAndShaneShow #Hawthorn #SydneySwans #Brisbane #Geelong #Fremantle #AdelaideCrows #NorthMelbourne #AlastairClarkson #AFLPodcast #FootyFinals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Sep 2

    Buddy's Predicts SHOCK Finals Upset For Premiership Favourite | AFL Finals Preview

    Finals footy is finally here, and Buddy and Shane are going early with the big calls. They break down all four Week 1 matchups: Fremantle host Hawthorn in a qualifying final blockbuster, the Cats and Blues clash in a massive MCG elimination final, Sydney and Brisbane meet again at the SCG, and Adelaide look to make home ground count against the Bulldogs. Expect a genuine split down the middle — upset tips, a four-leg multi, and Shane putting his running shoes on the line if he's wrong about the Swans. Plus: how to win a case of Better Beer merch with your own finals predictions. 00:00 – Welcome to the finals preview show 00:33 – Qualifying Final: Fremantle Dockers vs Hawthorn Hawks 04:32 – Elimination Final: Geelong Cats vs Carlton Blues 07:36 – Qualifying Final: Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions 11:48 – Elimination Final: Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs 13:34 – Bud's Big Call: four-leg multi 14:23 – Shane's Big Call: Brisbane by 100+ 14:50 – Get involved, prize giveaway and sign-off Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss a preview or review. Got a take on the finals? Send us a voice memo: memo.fm/buddyandshane Follow us: @thebuddyandshaneshow (TikTok & Instagram) Get specific with your finals predictions in the comments for a chance to win a case of Better Beer merch. This episode is proudly supported by Better Beer — betterbeer.com.au #AFL #AFLFinals #FinalsFooty #FremantleHawthorn #CatsvBlues #SydneyvBrisbane #AdelaidevBulldogs #TheBuddyAndShaneShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit

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