The Buddy & Shane Show

Lance Franklin & Shane Crawford

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

  1. 2d ago

    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

  2. 5d ago

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Sep 1

    Buddy's SHOCK Verdict On Pendlebury's Gold Coast Move | AFL Wildcard Review

    Buddy and Shane are buzzing after an unforgettable weekend of footy! First up, they relive the Legends Match for prostate cancer, where Buddy went off with 32 disposals and eight goals. Then it's straight into the Wild Card Round action: the Bulldogs scraping past the Magpies in a heart-stopper, and the Blues running over the top of the Demons to keep their finals dream alive. Add in a shock Scott Pendlebury move to the Gold Coast, Essendon's new coaching appointment, Ben McKay's uncertain future, Buddy's Young Star of the Week, and a full debrief on the AFL's All-Australian team — this one's got everything. Thursday's finals preview is locked in too, so don't go anywhere. 0:08 – Welcome to the show & Wild Card Round hype 0:33 – Legends Match for Prostate Cancer: Buddy's stunning stat line 6:09 – Buddy's new Honey Salt energy gel launch 7:09 – Wild Card wrap: Bulldogs scrape past the Magpies 11:25 – Blues thump the Demons, march into finals 16:04 – Better Beer Big Moment + Tasmania comeback rumours 17:34 – Scott Pendlebury's shock move to the Gold Coast 24:21 – Bombers appoint their new coach 27:09 – Ben McKay's uncertain future 29:19 – Buddy's Young Star of the Week: Harry Dean 30:52 – AFL Awards night: the All-Australian team debate 37:31 – First blazers, and what's coming Thursday Loved this episode? Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode of The Buddy & Shane Show! Got a question or a hot take for the boys? Send us a voice memo: memo.fm/buddyandshane Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow Better Beer – betterbeer.com.au #AFL #BuddyAndShaneShow #WildCardRound #AFLFinals #Carlton #WesternBulldogs #ScottPendlebury #Essendon #BetterBeer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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