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Footy & Friends

by Clubby Sports

Are you sick of hard hitting journalism and hot takes? Footy & Friends is the place for you. Join Dylan Buckley and his mates for three episodes a week of footy chat the way it should be: honest, light-hearted and from people who actually played the game (mostly not very well!) Mick Barlow and Brett Deledio unpack the weekend's action and look ahead on Mondays and Wednesdays, with Tommy Sheridan joining on Fridays. Sit back, relax and get ready for self-insertion, tangents and fun, the way footy should be.

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Episodes

  1. Unpacking the 10 stories that shaped the 2026 AFL season ft. Robin Nahas

    Yessss Faffers! Big episode today with Robin Nahas joining the show alongside Mick & Brett! The boys discussed Rob's training sessions with some AFL stars before taking a deep dive into the 2026 AFL season by unpacking the 10 biggest stories of the year. We then wrapped up the show with some more...

  2. Nick Daicos or Sam Darcy... Who goes No. 1 in a 2021 re-draft? | FAF Re-Drafts

    Yessss Faffers! Welcome to our new re-draft series, where we analyse previous AFL drafts and discuss the risers, sliders, winners, losers and everything in between. In this episode, Dyl Buckley and Josh Jenkins revisit the 2021 AFL Draft, which was headlined by father-son superstars Nick Daicos…

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  3. Tommy Sheridan joins us for The Roasting of Dylan Buckley & Brett’s FINAL 2026 Power Rankings

    Yessss Faffers! Big episode today with FAF Fridays regular Tommy Sheridan jumping on the panel while Dyl is away on holidays! He, Mick & Brett had plenty to discuss after a long season, with Tommy ranking Dyl’s five worst outfits of 2026, Mick running the rule over the AFL players suiting up for...

  4. Dyl's best story of 2026, Mick defends a North star & who's ALL IN for 2027? | Team Reviews Pt. 3

    Yessss Faffers! Big episode today with Dyl, Mick & Brett as we conclude our 2026 team reviews by analysing the seasons of Adelaide, Geelong, Hawthorn, Sydney, Fremantle & Brisbane. We discuss whether Ben King & Zach Merrett make the Hawks flag favourites, how Geelong’s new recruits fit into their...

  5. Jack Ginnivan on trades, races, gut punches, recruits and contracts | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Massive episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and special guest Jack Ginnivan! Fresh off a US trip, Ginni catches us up on his holiday and new business ventures before diving into some of the biggest moments of his career. He opens up on his...

  6. Cal Twomey on the trade period, the draft, Tassie’s list, cashed-up clubs and the chase for Nas

    Yessss Faffers! Massive episode today with Dyl and Brett catching up with the AFL.com.au draft guru Cal Twomey fresh off a huge trade period! We kicked off the show by unpacking all the big moves, including North’s Nick Blakey blockbuster, Hawthorn and the Dogs getting scarily better and which...

  7. Where are they now? Dyl & Train revisit the Giants’ 2019 Grand Final team | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Massive episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan and Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley! With a different recording schedule this week, the boys went down memory lane and checked in with some of their 2019 GWS teammates in a special 'Where Are They Now?' edition of the show, before...

  8. Dyl’s marathon disaster & does Butters make the Dogs flag-or-bust? | Team Reviews Pt. 2

    Yessss Faffers! We had lots on the agenda this morning, with Dyl, Mick & Brett all back together in the studio. Dyl & Mick were a bit worse for wear following their efforts at the Melbourne Marathon Festival yesterday, with Dyl's half-marathon getting plenty of airtime. We then reviewed the…

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  9. Train's footy trip demons, Dyl's horror kits & Mick is ALREADY sucking up to Jaymie Graham! | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Massive episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and Mick Barlow! We kicked off the show by discussing North Melbourne's appointment of Jaymie Graham, with Mick giving his thoughts on his new partner in crime. We discussed the latest in the AFL...

  10. How many clubs can Mabior Chol play for? | Team Reviews Pt. 1

    Yessss Faffers! We had plenty to discuss this morning, with Dyl, Mick & Brett convening for the first time since Grand Final week. We kicked off the show by discussing all of the hot Trade topics, with the 2026 Trade Period kicking off today. We then reviewed the seasons of the bottom six sides...

  11. Our LIVE reaction to Chris Fagan’s departure + Train’s heartfelt message to the Purple Army | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Massive episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan & Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley! We kicked off the show by debriefing on a massive Grand Final week, which included FAF favourite Ross Lyon giving Tommy plenty of drive-bys. Tommy had a passionate message for the Fremantle…

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  12. Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 AFL Trade Period! | FAF x Tradies

    Yessss Faffers! Bit of a different episode today, with Dyl joined by Sam McClure from the Tradies Podcast to preview the 2026 AFL Trade Period. (Brett & Mick sat out due to contract negotiations!) We discussed all of the big potential moves and what they mean for your club, some new names who…

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  13. FAF x Wharfie Time group therapy session… | Grand Final Review

    Yessss Faffers! We had lots and lots on the agenda today following Fremantle's heartbreaking loss to Brisbane in the 2026 AFL Grand Final. We unpacked all of the action with Mick & Brett, with Dyl a late omission due to sickness. We caught up with Mack & Linc after their Grand Final weekends, ran...

  14. Grand Final royalty Isaac Smith joins us ahead of the big dance! ft. some Freo champions... | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Massive episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and special guest Isaac Smith! The boys were joined by Fremantle champion Hayden Ballantyne for the first half of the show before giving their Grand Final predictions, with Isaac telling stories of...

  15. “I’m done with this!” Dyl reaches breaking point analysing Freo's match-ups! | Grand Final Preview

    Yessss Faffers! HUGE episode today as we look ahead to the 2026 AFL Grand Final! Dyl, Mick & Brett were all up and about as we gave our predictions for Saturday's big dance between Freo and Brisbane, but not before we went through the biggest news stories of the week, revisited some of our...

  16. Calling out the biggest self-insertions of preliminary final weekend... | Finals Week 3 Review

    Yessss Faffers! Massive episode today with everyone up and about after one of the best weekends of footy EVER! Dyl, Mick & Brett were all in fine form as we reviewed Fremantle's come-from-behind win over Sydney and Brisbane's controversial win over Hawthorn. We also touched on the biggest news...

  17. Campbell Brown joins us to chat Hodgey’s 21st, niche Suns, Footy Show glory days & more! | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Jam-packed episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and special guest Campbell Brown! With no Thursday night game to unpack, the boys went down memory lane with Browny as he shared some stories from Hawthorn's premiership years, his move to the…

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  18. Zac Dawson joins us to chat Grand Final heartbreak, Ross Lyon’s inner circle & more! | Finals Week 3 Preview

    Yessss Faffers! Very exciting preliminary final preview show today as we were joined by another special guest, former Hawk, Saint & Fremantle Docker Zac Dawson! We kicked off the show by going down memory lane with Zac and unpacking the highs, lows and everything in between throughout his career...

  19. “I disrespectfully disagree…” We get analytical as September heats up! | Finals Week 2 Review

    Yessss Faffers! We had lots to unpack on today's episode following a big weekend of footy! We kicked off the show with some very exciting announcements before breaking down the biggest news of the weekend: Zak Butters nominating the Western Bulldogs as his preferred club for 2027. We reviewed…

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  20. Nathan Broad joins us to chat flag celebrations, Brett’s pranks, his playing future (?) & more! | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Jam-packed episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and special guest Nathan Broad! With no Thursday night game to unpack, the boys went down memory lane with Broady as he shared some stories from Richmond's premiership years, including pranks at...

  21. Matthew Richardson joins us as we open the search for Mick’s FAF replacement... | Finals Week 2 Preview

    Yessss Faffers! Brett's favourite guest co-host Richo was back at the desk and we had plenty to discuss! We kicked off the show by going down memory lane with the great man before discussing all of the big trade and contract news from the last few days. We then got stuck into previews of the two...

  22. Get ready for Melbourne's historic NFL game with Josh Jenkins, Tommy Sheridan & special guests!

    Yessss Faffers! Very exciting bonus episode for you all, as we were lucky enough to record an NFL special in conjunction with Visit Victoria. Dyl, alongside NFL tragic Josh Jenkins and Tommy Sheridan, gave you all the information you need heading into Friday's historic NFL game in Melbourne. The...

  23. Mick’s FAF future... is his hat in the ring? | Finals Week 1 Review

    Yessss Faffers! Big episode today with Dyl, Mick & Brett all full of energy on Monday morning as they unpacked a big weekend of finals footy. We kicked off the show by discussing North Melbourne's decision to part ways with Alastair Clarkson, with Mick giving his thoughts after working alongside...

  24. The Purple Pewtch disaster! ft. Nick Butler | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Jam-packed episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and returning special guest, Nick Butler. The boys went analytical and unpacked Freo's disaster performance against the Hawks last night before sharing plenty of stories and looking ahead to a...

  25. Emergency Podcast: Alastair Clarkson SACKED!

    Yessss Faffers! Following the news that Alastair Clarkson has been sacked by North Melbourne, we called in the big guns for an emergency reaction pod! Join Dyl, Linc & Butts as we react to the big news and give our thoughts on what’s next for the North Melbourne Football Club. Enjoy! If you want…

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  26. Was this the worst performance in FAF history? | Finals Week 1 Preview

    Yessss Faffers! Entertaining episode as always on our preview show as we looked ahead to the first week of the AFL finals. The crew were all in fine form, with Dyl unveiling his theory on why Carlton have hit form at the right time of year, Mick going down a different route with his weekly...

  27. Shane Biggs joins us to chat Grand Final stories, Libba's haircuts, the Dogs' rat pack & more! | Wildcard Round Review

    Yessss Faffers! Very special episode today as we are joined by 2016 premiership player and Western Bulldogs cult hero Shane Biggs! Shane had plenty of great stories to share, including his memories from the 2016 finals run, Tom Liberatore's haircuts, the time he gave a fan a heart attack and…

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  28. Hayden Ballantyne joins us to chat Legends Game, Ross stories, Derby fights & more! | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Jam-packed episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and special guest Hayden Ballantyne! The boys unpacked all of the action from last night's Legends Game before we went down memory lane with our guest to chat Ross Lyon stories, Derbies, fines…

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  29. The FAF Civil War has begun... | Wildcard Round Preview

    Yessss Faffers! Big episode today with Dyl, Brett, Mike and especially Mack bringing plenty of juice. We kicked off the show by discussing one of our own going rogue and creating a breakaway podcast against company wishes. We also discussed Dyl's big night at the AFL Awards, looked ahead to...

  30. The Untold Story Behind an AFL Star’s Crazy Debut… | Round 24 Review ft Jarryd Lyons

    Yessss Faffers! We had plenty to unpack on Monday morning with the AFL home & away season all wrapped up. Former Crow, Sun & Lion Jarryd Lyons joined the show and shared plenty of stories about his time on the Gold Coast with Mick. We answered all of the big questions in our new Samsung Replay of...

  31. Dion Prestia: Retired or Delisted?? | FAF Fridays

    Dion Prestia joins the boys for a massive episode of FAF Fridays. Firstly, Tommy and Dyl grill the ‘human meatball’ on his “retirement” … or was he really delisted? Plus, he reveals what his future might hold. Prestia then opens up on the early days at the Gold Coast Suns, playing with Gary…

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  32. Dyl FINALLY pushed Brett too far… | Round 24 Preview

    Big one today FAFFERS, fresh off a huge week in the AFL world. We touch on the serious allegations surrounding the Sydney Swans before our regularly scheduled programming. Dyl manages to properly piss Brett off along the way, Nick Holman calls in live to discuss his 'retirement' and of course…

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  33. Is it time for the AFL to introduce ‘Silly Round’? + Mick has an exciting announcement! | Round 23 Review

    Yessss Faffers! Big episode today with Dyl, Mick & Brett all up and about on Monday morning. There was plenty on the agenda as we caught up on everything from the past week before getting stuck into some very harsh listener feedback, going through the hot topics in Linc's List and reviewing all…

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  34. Re-drafting the 2011 SUPER draft with industry experts! ft. Adam Tomlinson | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Jam-packed episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and returning special guest Adam Tomlinson. With no AFL men's game to review last night, the boys went deep into the archives and reflected on their draft memories from 2011, as we caught up with...

  35. ‘Can we cut that?’ ‘No!’ Dyl held to account + are we allowed at Brett’s house? | Round 23 Preview

    Yessss Faffers! We had lots to get through today, with the usual panel of Dyl, Brett & Mick all at their best for an afternoon recording. We kicked off the show with Mick's heartfelt apology to his family after the comments he made on Monday's show, while Brett continued his very stern criticism…

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  36. A week is a loooong time in footy & Cam Zurhaar fires back at Dyl! | Round 22 Review

    Yessss Faffers! There was plenty on the agenda today, with Dyl, Brett & Mike all in fine form on Monday morning. We had an interesting start to the show, with one member of the FAF team receiving some very strong feedback after his comments last week. We then went through the biggest stories of…

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  37. Unpacking a DISGRACEFUL Europe trip as Tommy returns! | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Very exciting episode today as we welcomed back Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan from his European holiday! He and Dyl had plenty to catch up on, including Tommy's questionable fashion choices overseas, Dyl's neglect of Mack's footy, North Melbourne's 23-point win over the Bulldogs...

  38. The forgotten father-sons WhatsApp group is born + Retirement Watch is BACK! | Round 21 Preview

    Yessss Faffers! Very energetic episode today as we welcomed Mike back to the panel. We had plenty of feedback to unpack from Monday's show, including Mack's second stint on the main desk, Dyl bailing on the Under-19s game, Brett leaving early and more. We also looked ahead to all of the Round 21...

  39. Oleg Markov joins us to chat flag celebrations, shit stories, the moon landing & more! | Round 21 Review

    Yessss Faffers! Very exciting episode today, with Collingwood premiership player Oleg Markov filling in for Mike! We reminisced on Leggy's time alongside Brett at Richmond, including why Brett ghosted him before we unpacked all of the storylines from round 21 in the AFL. Leggy gave us a great...

  40. Ending our media feud with Josh Jenkins ft draft stories from Adrian Dodoro! | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Big show today as Dyl and Butts were joined by their former rival, Josh Jenkins, to squash some beef from earlier in the year and unpack all the action from Geelong’s 25-point win over Collingwood at the MCG. The boys also wound back the clock, sharing fascinating stories about…

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  41. Which AFL contender is racing the clock?? + Murray Davis, come to save us! | Round 21 Preview

    Yessss Faffers! Plenty on the agenda today with another jam-packed episode. We kicked off the show with some interesting listener feedback (and another new sting!) before looking ahead to the key storylines of Round 21. Dyl went into journalism mode and forecast the biggest storylines for the…

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  42. Our biggest on-field spats & we re-ranked the 2023 super draft! | Round 20 Review

    Yessss Faffers! Big episode today with the boys all in fine form. We attempted to enforce a story limit on Dyl following his antics last week, while Brett and Mick gave us an insight into some on-field spats from their playing days. We also re-drafted the 2023 AFL Draft following another...

  43. Drinking the Collingwood bathwater... | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Big show today with Nick Butler once again joining Dyl on Friday morning. The boys unpacked all of the action from Collingwood's come from behind win over the Crows at the Adelaide Oval before introducing some new segments and telling plenty of stories! Enjoy! If you want to...

  44. We've enforced a shit story limit on Dyl & two of us have BIG news! | Round 20 Preview

    Yessss Faffers! Very tense but funny episode today as we had to enforce a shit story limit on Dyl. It wasn't all grim though, as two of the boys had a very exciting announcement! We also looked ahead to a big round of footy, gave our predictions for the All-Australian team, got analytical in…

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  45. “You're a good person... you just couldn't play!" Chatting Kenny, Tanking, Rivalries & more | Round 19 Review

    Yessss Faffers! Big episode today with Dyl, Brett & Mike all in fine form. The boys unpacked all of the biggest footy news from the weekend, including Ken Hinkley's appointment as Tasmania's inaugural coach, Essendon's drought-breaking win over GWS and more. After reviewing all of the Round 19...

  46. Vic bias? We go behind enemy lines... | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Special episode today, with Dyl in Perth joined by the crew from Backchat Studios, Will Schofield and Dan Const. The boys unpacked Geelong's cruisey 27-point win over St Kilda on Thursday night before diving into the infamous 'Vic Bias' debate. They also discussed the latest from...

  47. Exposing some embarrassing DMs & what REALLY happened in Dyl's NEAFL green whistle fiasco | Round 19 Preview

    Yessss Faffers! Very fun episode today with Dyl, Mick & Brett all in fine form. We caught up with Round 18 Telstra Rising Star nominee Riley Hamilton and got to the bottom of Dyl's Green Whistle fiasco with former GWS player Lachie Tiziani. We also looked ahead to all of the Round 19 matches…

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  48. Dyl calls out the AFL's softest player & Brett's back with some STRONG feedback | Round 18 Review

    Yessss Faffers! Big episode today as we welcomed back a refreshed Brett from Bali, and he wasted absolutely no time in giving the team some very strong feedback. Mick unpacked North Melbourne's thrilling loss to Collingwood through a coaching lens, while Dyl had plenty of analysis after a weekend...

  49. Dyl's big apology, Butts' local footy hacks and we check in with the Train! | FAF Fridays

    Yesssss Faffers! Big show today with Nick Butler once again joining Dyl on Friday morning. The boys unpacked all of the action from Fremantle's win over Sydney, including their record-breaking second half on Thursday night, before introducing some new segments and telling plenty of stories.…

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  50. Was this the worst story in the history of FAF?? + We give some flowers to the AFL community | Round 18 Preview

    Yessss Faffers! Bit of a different episode today! With Brett away in Bali, we took the risk of letting Dyl and Mick loose without a third host. The boys got carried away and shared plenty of stories, introduced a new segment and previewed all of the Round 18 AFL matches, before catching up with...

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Are you sick of hard hitting journalism and hot takes? Footy & Friends is the place for you.

Join Dylan Buckley and his mates for three episodes a week of footy chat the way it should be: honest, light-hearted and from people who actually played the game (mostly not very well!)

Mick Barlow and Brett Deledio unpack the weekend's action and look ahead on Mondays and Wednesdays, with Tommy Sheridan joining on Fridays.

Sit back, relax and get ready for self-insertion, tangents and fun, the way footy should be.

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How many episodes does Footy & Friends have?

Footy & Friends has 892 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 8, 2026.

What is Footy & Friends about?

Are you sick of hard hitting journalism and hot takes? Footy & Friends is the place for you. Join Dylan Buckley and his mates for three episodes a week of footy chat the way it should be: honest, light-hearted and from people who actually played the game (mostly not very well!) Mick Barlow and...

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Footy & Friends publishes a few times a week, based on its 892 episodes since July 2018.

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