The Buddy & Shane Show

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buddy is already in Perth ahead of his Dowerin Tigers comeback and admits the nerves have kicked in. Shane's bath ad ruins Gout Gout's historic 200m moment and social media loses it. Plus are ruckmen the most important players in the game, nobody can stop Gunston, Heeney declared the best player in the competition, and the best forward line debate. CHAPTERS: 0:00 BUDDY'S COMEBACK IS CLOSE 2:51 Which defender would Buddy least want brought back to play on him?7:01 Essendon's first win of the season 9:23 Are Ruckmen now the most important players in the game? 13:21 Are the hawks deserving of premiership favouritism?17:07 Is Collingwood's season over? 18:18 Who has the best forwardline in the competition? 21:02 Isaac Heeney, has he surpassed Bont? 24:22 St Kilda's big win 26:35 Better Beer Big Moment — Tracy's match-saving mark in the rain 33:14 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 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

Is Saint Kilda's season already over? Buddy makes his boldest Big Call yet, and Shane says if they lose, the football world will be talking. Plus the boys preview every Gather Round game. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Gather Round Preview 0:32 Adelaide vs Carlton 2:10 Collingwood vs Fremantle 3:37 North Melbourne vs Brisbane 4:59 Essendon vs Melbourne 5:56 Sydney Swans vs Gold Coast Suns - game of the round 8:22 Hawthorn vs Western Bulldogs - Who's a real contender 9:53 Geelong vs West Coast Eagles10:30 GWS Giants vs Richmond 11:34 Port Adelaide vs St Kilda 12:42 Bud's Big Call 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/buddyandshaneIf you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hawks win by one point in an all-time Easter Monday classic, Buddy puts Heeney in the top two players in the competition, and the boys absolutely torch the AFL's top ten finals format. Plus the top five most impactful players list, Zac Butters' future, and Buddy admits he was wrong about North Melbourne. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Hawks vs Geelong: What a Game! 7:50 Is Isaac Heeney Better Than The Bont? 10:20 Was Clarko out of line?14:54 Zac Butters — where does he go? 16:14 Top 5 most impactful players in the competition 21:28 No Daicos, No Pies? 24:40 Buddy Admits He Was Wrong About North Melbourne 27:15 Murphy Reid, All Australian? 29:13 Better Beer Big Moment of the round 32:01 Is the AFL facing too many blowouts? 36:22 Does the Gold Coast have an MCG problem? 40:09 Reviewing the ladder after Round 4 41:06 Buddy Offers his opinion on Wildcard Finals 42:48 Buddy's Young Star of the Week 44:15 Gather Round preview — all roads lead to Adelaide 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

Carlton blow a seven-goal lead and fold — again. Buddy doesn't hold back, calling it a mental problem at the club and saying changes need to happen. Plus the blood incident that left Buddy speechless, Finn O'Sullivan called a future star, Josh Tracy named the best forward in the competition, and a brutal verdict on where Essendon is headed with Tasmania coming. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Carlton blow seven goals — the mental demons exposed 2:57 is Max Gawn the greatest Melbourne player ever? 8:05 Top 4 seedings 9:12 The Tristan Xerri Incident 12:30 West Coast's Young Guns 16:04 Better Beer Big Moment — Harley Reid 21:20 Buddy's Young Star of the Week 23:17 The Kia Real Deal Player of the Month 26:16 Essendon - "it's like watching a reserves team" 33:13 The Premiership Blueprint for Carlton & Essendon 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

Carlton blow a seven-goal lead and fold — again. Buddy doesn't hold back, calling it a mental problem at the club and saying changes need to happen. Plus the blood incident that left Buddy speechless, Finn O'Sullivan called a future star, Josh Tracy named the best forward in the competition, and a brutal verdict on where Essendon is headed with Tasmania coming. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Carlton blow seven goals — the mental demons exposed 2:57 is Max Gawn the greatest Melbourne player ever? 8:05 Top 4 seedings 9:12 The Tristan Xerri Incident 12:30 West Coast's Young Guns 16:04 Better Beer Big Moment — Harley Reid 21:20 Buddy's Young Star of the Week 23:17 The Kia Real Deal Player of the Month 26:16 Essendon - "it's like watching a reserves team" 33:13 The Premiership Blueprint for Carlton & Essendon 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

The boys preview every game of Round 3 as four teams return from the bye, and Shane makes his boldest tip of the season. Bud's Big Call could spell more trouble for one particular team, and is there a huge upset on the table for the reigning premiers? CHAPTERS: 0:00 Geelong vs Adelaide - Who goes 2-1 2:08 Can Collingwood overcome their goal kicking worries 3:57 St Kilda set to cause a huge upset? 5:17 Fremantle vs Richmond 6:40 Essendon vs North Melbourne - Hate to be the loser of this game 9:04 Port Adelaide vs West Coast Eagles 10:26 Carlton vs Melbourne 11:36 Shane's most confident tip of the week 11:55 Bud's Big Call! 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 BIG 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

Buddy hasn't kicked a footy yet and the comeback is weeks away — but that's not stopping the boys from delivering a massive Round 2 Review. The Bulldogs are Premiership favourites, Essendon's season is already over, and Shane drops a curveball — could Sam Mitchell be the first coach of the Tasmania Tigers? Plus the taunting rule debate, and a shout out to the electrician who got called up at smoko. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Buddy's comeback training update — still hasn't kicked a footy 9:13 Essendon — is the season already over? 13:23 Fan mail — Joe from Coburg torches Brad Scott 15:12 Has the AFL got an injury crisis 18:42 Top 5 players to shape 2026 29:03 Better Beer Big Moment of the round 31:25 Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide review — Premiership favourites? 33:21 Sydney vs Hawks — new-look side impresses despite key outs 35:07 Fremantle vs Melbourne — Shane declares them top four contenders 36:33 Tasmania — who should be their first big signing? 37:23 The taunting rule — Patrick Voss, Harrison Petty & Buddy's confession 39:31 Buddy's Young Star of the Week This podcast is brought to you by BETTER BEER If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back to preview every game of Round 2. Gulden and Heeney are both out for Sydney, which changes everything for the Hawks game. Plus Shane backs the Saints to kickstart their season, and Buddy's Big Call is a spicy one — Which Hawks Forward Will Be Held Goal-less CHAPTERS: 0:00 Will Injuries Impact Sydney's Chances? 3:27 Dogs vs Adelaide is a BLOCKBUSTER - Who Wins? 5:27 Richmond vs Gold Coast Suns — The Damien Hardwick Cup 7:22 GWS Giants vs St Kilda — can the Saints kickstart their season? 9:04 Can The Dees Upset Freo? 9:51 Port Adelaide vs Essendon — two teams desperate to respond 13:16 North to go undefeated? 14:55 Bud's Big Call 16:25 Buddy's comeback training update — and Shane wants in This podcast is brought to you by BETTER BEER If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 This podcast is brought to you by BETTER BEER Get tickets to Buddy's comeback here: https://returnofthedowerinlegend.eventbrite.com.au If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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+ If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? This podcast is brought to you by BETTER BEER If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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" If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys break down the most incredible weekend of footy with St Kilda's record-breaking 46-point comeback against Melbourne leaving Shane furious at the Demons' collapse. Plus, heated debate over the best player from the legendary 2021 draft class, North Melbourne's humiliating capitulation, and why Shane is slamming coaches for benching their best players in crucial moments. CHAPTERS: 0:00 St Kilda's MIRACLE 46-point comeback stuns Melbourne 5:02 How do you stop momentum? Shane's coaching masterclass 10:33 Shane SLAMS Melbourne Coaches for benching stars in final quarter 13:21 Is North Melbourne's Rebuild Working? 17:31 Can Jeremy Cameron's Kick 100 Goals? Buddy Weighs In! 19:26 Toby Greene's BRUTAL halftime sledge 23:17 2021 draft class DEBATE - who's are you taking? 27:29 Charlie Curnow traded to the Swans 30:26 Nick Daicos puts on a MASTERCLASS 35:18 Rising star winner? Curtin vs Reid vs Ashcroft 39:08 Weekend game reviews - Hawks beat Blues, Bulldogs smash Bombers 45:13 "Buddy's Young Star of the Week" - Jake Soligo shines for Crows If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buddy and Shane break down Round 20 with Buddy declaring footy tipping has "never been easier" as he unveils his bold six-way multi moral. Shane unleashes frustration about the AFL's Friday night scheduling disaster, while the boys discuss how percentage pressure affects the top teams. Plus, heated debate over which teams must win to stay in finals contention. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Hawks vs Carlton - Can Hawks put Carlton to the sword? 2:12 Friday night scheduling DISASTER - why do games overlap? 3:32 GWS vs Sydney - Danger Game? 5:16 Gold Coast vs Brisbane - Will Gold Coast Stand Up? 8:24 Fremantle vs Eagles - Harley The Match Winner? 9:31 Geelong vs North Melbourne - Cameron Kicks a Bag 10:26 Adelaide vs Port Adelaide - Showdown with Top Four on the line 12:32 Collingwood vs Richmond - Can Richmond Cause an Upset? 13:16 Buddy's SIX-WAY multi moral - "never been easier" 15:09 Percentage pressure affects mindset If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buddy's incredible tipping form continues as his Fremantle moral comes off in stunning fashion at the MCG! The boys celebrate Voss's 6-goal debut and discuss Gold Coast's travel curse striking again. Plus, heated debate over Stephen May's tribunal case, why the goal review system is broken, and Harley Reid's exceptional second-year form in a struggling Eagles side. 0:00 Fremantle's stunning MCG victory over Collingwood - Voss kicks 6 3:07 Legends match talk - Shane tries to convince Buddy to play 7:06 Gold Coast's travel form exposed again in Adelaide loss 9:03 Goal review system is "frustrating" - needs major changes 11:45 Stephen May tribunal case - "What was he meant to do?" 16:10 Can the Bulldogs still win the flag? 23:02 North Melbourne disappointment continues despite development 27:05 Game reviews: Giants, Brisbane, Hawks all secure important wins 33:27 Carlton's break their drought with a win over Melbourne 36:10 Richmond's impressive form continues with fifth win 42:58 Adelaide emerging as genuine premiership contenders 46:49 "Buddy's Young Star of the Week" - Harley Reid's exceptional year If you're enjoying the episode, please remember to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buddy and Shane deliver their round 19 preview with Shane predicting a 70-point Giants demolition of Essendon. The boys express serious concerns about Carlton potentially facing another disaster against Melbourne, debate whether Liam Jones is the key for the Bulldogs, and Buddy shocks with a last-minute moral change that leaves Shane speechless. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Essendon vs Giants - Shane's brutal 70-point prediction 1:49 Brisbane vs Bulldogs - Liam Jones the key to victory? 2:59 Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide - Hawks to break the hoodoo 4:32 Swans vs North Melbourne - Close twilight clash predicted 5:22 Carlton vs Melbourne - "They have to win this" disaster warning 7:21 West Coast vs Richmond - Buddy backs a winner by 5 goals 7:44 Geelong vs St Kilda - Shane's 60-point cats romp 9:15 Collingwood vs Fremantle - Buddy's SHOCK moral change 12:04 Adelaide vs Gold Coast - Suns' biggest test If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buddy and Shane celebrate another week of perfect predictions as Shane's Giants certainty tip comes off in style. The boys break down Gold Coast's historic upset win over Collingwood that locks in their first ever finals birth, debate whether the Giants can win the premiership, and discuss Charlie Curnow's worrying goal drought. Plus, the developing rivalry between Horn-Francis and Harley Reid heats up. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Shane's perfect predictions continue 1:26 Are the Giants the best team in it? 7:38 Gold Coast's HISTORIC win over Collingwood 13:21 Charlie Curnow's goal drought hits four games - what's wrong? 15:37 Are Freo the real deal? 23:22 Can the Swans play finals? 27:01 "Buddy's Young Star of the Week" 29:27 Will the Dogs Backline cost them finals? 35:49 Richmond edge past injury-hit Essendon If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buddy and Shane deliver their tips for round 18! Shane drops a bombshell with his certainty pick that leaves Buddy speechless, while Buddy backs a massive Gold Coast upset against Collingwood. The boys also express serious concerns about Carlton facing another potential smashing and debate whether the Giants are genuine premiership contenders. CHAPTERS: 0:32 Gold Coast's GRAND FINAL moment - can they shock Collingwood? 2:42 Carlton facing another DISASTER against Brisbane Lions 4:52 Bulldogs vs Crows - Marvel advantage crucial 6:06 Giants "top two when firing" - Shane's bold claim 11:10 Shane's SHOCK certainty pick stuns Buddy If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buddy and Shane break down the weekend's biggest AFL talking points in this latest episode. The boys discuss Budd's bold premiership prediction, Carlton's continued struggles, and Jeremy Cameron's march towards 1000 goals. Plus, Buddy unpacks the key flaw in Fremantle's system that isn't working. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Buddy conquers Gold Coast Half Marathon 10:38 Bulldogs dominate North's 100-year celebration 14:04 Has Tom De Koning Checked out? 25:18 Bud's BOLD premiership prediction 28:13 Can Jeremy Cameron reach 1000 goals? 38:03 The Key Flaw in Fremantle's Premiership Hope 44:11 "Buddy's Young Star of the Week" If you're enjoying the show, please remember to Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buddy and Shane break down the weekend's biggest AFL talking points in this latest episode. The boys discuss Carlton's struggles, Tom Lynch's frustration, and the Bulldogs' impressive victory over the Swans. Plus, Shane shares his thoughts on coaching changes and highlights the rising stars making their mark on the competition. CHAPTERS: 0:00: Shane doubles down on Carlton coaching controversy 6:30: Carlton's "lifeless" performance destroys seasons hopes 16:00: Bulldogs Impressive Performance 23:25: North Melbourne's 85-point disaster 28:35: Tom Lynch loses it - the Richmond star's meltdown explained 32:14: Buddy's Young Star of the Week" - Joel Freijah's breakout game If you're enjoying the show, please Subscribe & leave us a Review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys mix personal moments with sharp footy analysis — from milestone celebrations and fresh injuries to the big names and bold plays shaping the AFL finals race. They take a close look at the Gold Coast Suns’ rise, weigh in on the Lions, Swans, and Pies, and debate what’s really driving team success: coaching strategy, player development, or pure emotion?  Plus, what does Jeremy McGovern’s presence mean for West Coast, and is Bontempelli the best leader in the game right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are breaking down Round 15 of the AFL season — and they’re not holding back.  From bold predictions to key player matchups and game-changing injuries, Buddy and Shane unpack the biggest talking points ahead of the weekend. Which teams are a sure thing? Who’s in trouble? And which underdog might just surprise us all?  Tune in as they lock in their certainties and serve up expert footy insight with a side of laughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys dive into the drama, the glory, and the grind of AFL's latest round. From Patty Dangerfield and Scott Pendlebury hitting major milestones, to the rise of young gun Aaron Cadman, it’s a week of legends and breakout stars. Buddy and Shane dissect standout performances (and a few shockers), tackle hot topics like contract chaos, Hall of Fame emotions, and bizarre injury stories, and break down what’s really going on with teams like GWS, Brisbane, Essendon, and North Melbourne. Whether you're here for the footy brains or the banter — this episode brings both in spades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys have some bold predictions and spicy takes for Round 14 of the AFL season.  From team form to fatigue factors, they break down every matchup, spotlight key players, and unpack how strategy and stamina could shape the outcomes. Expect confident calls, surprising insights, and a healthy dose of unpredictability — just the way we like our footy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys kick things off with a buzz — literally — as Buddy shares tales from a beekeeping course while Shane dives into local footy yarns.  Then it's onto Round 13: standout performances, surprise results, and a breakdown of the biggest moments across the league.  They spotlight the young guns making waves and tee up predictions for the weeks ahead.  Whether you're in it for the banter or the breakdowns, this one's got bite (and a little sting) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys break down the highs and lows from the latest AFL round — from the Swans and Hawks facing tough times, to Fremantle’s resurgence and dominant form from Brisbane and GWS.  They also look ahead to this week’s matchups and what’s at stake as the ladder starts to tighten. It’s insight, banter, and big calls — all in one ep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Match of the Round is a big one — Collingwood vs Hawthorn. Buddy and Shane break down what’s at stake, where the game will be won and lost, and which club’s season could swing on this result. From midfield matchups to coaching tactics and key players to watch, the boys dissect the form, the pressure, and the rivalry — with a few bold predictions and a fair bit of banter along the way. Two iconic clubs, one crucial clash. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s draft day — Buddy and Shane go head-to-head as they pick their top 5 AFL players right now. With a healthy dose of banter, some strategic sledging, and plenty of footy wisdom, the boys debate who’s in, who’s out, and why. From consistency to clutch performances, they break down what makes a player stand out in today’s game — and who they’d want on their team if the premiership was on the line tomorrow. Think you can out-draft them? Tune in and see if your top 5 matches theirs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices