Buddy Makes A MASSIVE Call On Who Misses The Grand final | AFL Round18 Preview

Buddy Makes A MASSIVE Call On Who Misses The Grand final | AFL Round18 Preview

Buddy Franklin is back with his hottest tipping streak of the season — and this week he's dropped his most controversial Big Call yet! In this Round 18 Preview, The Buddy & Shane Show runs through every game of the round — starting with the Thursday-night blockbuster between top-two sides Fremantle and Sydney in Perth, where Buddy makes a stunning claim: Fremantle will NOT make the grand final. The boys break down Fremantle's questionable backline and why Charlie Curnow could be the difference, debate whether North Melbourne can shut down Nick Daicos, and get stuck into the great goal-kicking incentives debate (does paying players to kick goals reward selfishness?). Plus, Shane fires up again over Carlton refusing to even interview Josh Fraser, the Mad Bagger returns with the hottest take this side of the sun, and the boys crown the best pests and swingmen in footy history. Don't miss Buddy's Big Call and plenty more. Like, subscribe and drop your tips in the comments! 🎙️ NEW EPISODES every Monday & Thursday 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss Buddy's Thursday tips 📞 GOT A HOT TAKE? Send us a voice memo — best one gets played on the show: memo.fm/buddyandshane ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Buddy Drops Grand Final Bombshell 04:05 — Collingwood v North Melbourne 06:03 — St Kilda v Port Adelaide & the Goal-Kicking Debate 09:11 — GWS v Geelong: Can Cameron Rebound? 12:15 — Carlton v Hawthorn 13:34 — Adelaide, Bulldogs 17:03 — Brisbane v Essendon 17:51 — Buddy's Big Call19:23 — The Mad Bagger Returns 31:00 — Outro & Buddy's Marathon Update 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Are Buddy's non-believers right that Freo AND Sydney miss the grand final? Can North really stop Daicos? And who's the best swingman of all time? 👍 Smash like if Buddy and Crawf are calling it right. 📲 FOLLOW US TikTok: @thebuddyandshaneshowInstagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Buddy & Shane Show 🍺 Thanks to Better Beer — proud partners of the Big Moment of the Week: http://www.betterbeer.com.au` #AFL #AFL2026 #BuddyFranklin #ShaneCrawford #BuddyAndShane #Round18 #AFLRound18 #AFL #Fremantle #SydneySwans #BrisbaneLions #NorthMelbourne #NickDaicos #Carlton #Hawthorn #CharlieCurnow #PortAdelaide #AFLPodcast #FootyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

"This Is Our Premiership List" — Now They're 14th: Gold Coast Season Is OVER! | AFL Round 17 Review

Buddy Franklin is riding the hottest tipping streak in footy — and this week his massive Call on GWS landed! In this Round 17 Review, The boys break down a huge weekend of AFL action — from the Giants' stunning upset of ladder-leaders Fremantle that has Buddy warning nobody wants to face GWS in the run home, to the real question marks it exposed over Flagmantle's premiership credentials. The boys go deep on what's actually gone wrong at Gold Coast, with Buddy arguing it's the leadership group — not just the coach — behind six straight losses, before delivering a blunt verdict on Damien Hardwick's long-term deal. Plus, Shane's ripping story on how escalating fines really change the way you play, the great "most frustrating team to watch" debate (is it Sydney or North Melbourne?), where Zac Butters lands, and whether GWS should pack up and move to Canberra. Don't miss Buddy's Young Star of the Week, the Better Beer Big Moment, and plenty more. Like, subscribe and drop your tips in the comments! 🎙️ NEW EPISODES every Monday & Thursday 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss Buddy's Thursday tips 📞 GOT A HOT TAKE? Send us a voice memo — best one gets played on the show: memo.fm/buddyandshane ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Buddy is on FIRE 04:37 — Kevin Sheedy & the 'Don't Leave Early' Story 07:19 — Essendon's Coaching Crisis 08:58 — What's Gone Wrong at Gold Coast? 16:00 — The 'Punch It On' Ruck Trend 20:05 — Who Misses Finals 22:50 — The Most Frustrating Team to Watch 27:14 — Better Beer Big Moment: The Ross Lyon Meeting 30:00 — The Zac Butters Trade 35:18 — Young Star of the Week: Connor O'Sullivan 40:18 — The Hardwick Verdict & Outro 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Is it the leaders or the coach at Gold Coast? Has the Giants' upset exposed Flagmantle? And who's the most frustrating team in the AFL to watch? 👍 Smash like if Buddy and Crawf are calling it right. 📲 FOLLOW US Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Buddy & Shane Show 🍺 Thanks to Better Beer — proud partners of the Big Moment of the Week: http://www.betterbeer.com.au [http://www.betterbeer.com.au] #AFL #AFL2026 #BuddyFranklin #ShaneCrawford #BuddyAndShane #Round17 #AFLRound17 #AFL #goldcoastsuns #DamienHardwick #Fremantle #GWSGiants #Flagmantle #ZacButters #NickDaicos #BraydenMaynard #AFLPodcast #FootyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Buddy Predicts BIGGEST Upset Of The Year | AFL Round 17 Preview

Buddy Franklin is back and firing with his hottest tipping streak of the year — and he's got another massive Big Call! In this Round 17 Preview, The boys runs through every game of a full round of footy (finally, no byes!) — from Brisbane's chance to get their season back on track against a rusty, holidaying Geelong, to a Sydney side under real pressure at home against a gritty, resurgent Bulldogs. The boys back the Crows for a huge Perth statement, tip Hawthorn to stay unbeaten in Launceston, and Buddy's Big Call is the biggest upset of the year. Plus, the boys debate whether Gold Coast should finally unleash their struggling No. 1 draft pick, whether Ross Lyon ever cops the scrutiny he deserves at St Kilda, and why Port Adelaide are a genuine danger side. Like, subscribe and drop your tips in the comments! 🎙️ NEW EPISODES every Monday & Thursday 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss Buddy's Thursday tips 📞 GOT A HOT TAKE? Send us a voice memo — best one gets played on the show: memo.fm/buddyandshane ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Geelong v Brisbane: Cats Wobbly Off the Break? 02:30 — Sydney v Bulldogs: A Danger Game at the SCG 06:15 — West Coast v Adelaide: Buddy's 60-Point Call 07:05 — Hawthorn v Melbourne: The Launceston Fortress 08:21 — GWS v Fremantle: Buddy's Big Upset Call 11:13 — Gold Coast v Collingwood & the Ben King Question 14:06 — Richmond v Carlton 14:55 — St Kilda & the Ross Lyon Debate 17:05 — Port Adelaide v North Melbourne 18:20 — Buddy's Final Big Call & Outro 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Can the Giants really upset Flagmantle in the cold? Should Gold Coast unleash their No. 1 pick? And is Ross Lyon getting a free pass? 👍 Smash like if Buddy and Crawf are calling it right. 📲 FOLLOW US TikTok: @thebuddyandshaneshow Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Buddy & Shane Show 🍺 Thanks to Better Beer — proud partners of the Big Moment of the Week: http://www.betterbeer.com.au #AFL #AFL2026 #BuddyFranklin #ShaneCrawford #BuddyAndShane #Round17 #AFLRound17 #AFL #Fremantle #GWSGiants #Flagmantle #BrisbaneLions #Geelong #RossLyon #PortAdelaide #Hawthorn #NickDaicos #AFLPodcast #FootyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Buddy Makes SHOCK Pick As The "PERFECT FIT" For Zac Butters | AFL Round 16 Review

Buddy Franklin is back from the premiere of his marathon documentary The Long Run — and the boys waste no time getting stuck into a huge Round 16! In this Round 16 Review, The Buddy & Shane Show breaks down a massive week of AFL action — from Fremantle's relentless 14-game run to the top of the ladder and whether they can go all the way, to Brisbane's brutal demolition of the Swans that has Buddy questioning Sydney's depth. The boys don't hold back on Gold Coast's collapse from premiership favourites to 11th, with Buddy declaring Stuart Dew would've been sacked if he weren't Damien Hardwick, plus a big call that Zac Butters is the best player in the competition and worth far more than Richmond's reported $18 million. Shane goes on a full soapbox rant about clubs letting their best kicks waste time kicking in from fullback, Buddy backs Hawthorn's "even" list and Sam Mitchell to win it all, and the boys break down how the new umpire stats could reshape the Brownlow — with Nick Daicos tipped to poll big. Don't miss Buddy's Young Star of the Week, the Better Beer Big Moment, and plenty more. Like, subscribe and drop your tips in the comments! 🎙️ NEW EPISODES every Monday & Thursday 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss Buddy's Thursday tips 📞 GOT A HOT TAKE? Send us a voice memo — best one gets played on the show: memo.fm/buddyandshane 00:00 — Shane's Mistaken Identity 02:28 — Buddy's Doco 'The Long Run' on Stan 06:17 — What's Gone Wrong at Gold Coast? 10:07 — Flagmantle 2026? 11:50 — The Coaching Carousel: Essendon & Carlton 15:47 — Where will Zac Butters Land? 21:45 — Teammate Scuffle Stories 23:08 — The Young Midfield Stars 24:08 — Better Beer Big Moment: Brisbane Demolish Sydney 30:43 — Collingwood & North on the Rise 35:19 — Wild Card Race: Who makes it and who doesn't? 37:46 — Shane's Kicking-In Rant 41:04 — Young Star of the Week 43:36 — Hawthorn Can Win the Flag 48:00 — The New Umpire Stats & Brownlow Race 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Are the Suns cooked? Is Bud right that Butters is the best in the comp? And who is the best in the comp? 👍 Smash like if Buddy and Crawf are calling it right. 📲 FOLLOW USTikTok: @thebuddyandshaneshowInstagram: @thebuddyandshaneshowSpotify & Apple Podcasts: The Buddy & Shane Show 🍺 Thanks to Better Beer — proud partners of the Big Moment of the Week: http://www.betterbeer.com.au #AFL #AFL2026 #BuddyFranklin #ShaneCrawford #BuddyAndShane #Round16 #AFLRound16 #AFL #goldcoastsuns #ZacButters #PortAdelaide #Hawthorn #Flagmantle #Fremantle #NickDaicos #Brownlow #BrisbaneLions #AFLPodcast #FootyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Buddy Makes A SHOCK Call On Team To Miss Finals | AFL Round 16 preview

Buddy and Shane are back with their Round 16 AFL preview and they're keeping it sharp! With Geelong, Melbourne, St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs all on the bye, the boys run through every game of the round — from the Thursday night clash between Brisbane and Sydney at the Gabba, to Hawthorn's MCG meeting with the GWS Giants, the Port Adelaide–Adelaide showdown that looms as game of the round, and North Melbourne's must-win finals audition against Essendon. Plus, Shane makes a HUGE tip for the Showdown Medal, the boys split on the Brisbane–Sydney blockbuster with One Player Labelled as the matchwinner, and Fremantle are tipped to stamp their authority. Don't miss Buddy's Big Call for the round — it could be a winner. Like, subscribe and drop your tips in the comments below! 🎙️ NEW EPISODES every Monday & Thursday 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss Buddy's Thursday tips 📞 GOT A HOT TAKE? Send us a voice memo — best one gets played on the show: memo.fm/buddyandshane ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Brisbane vs Sydney 01:43 Hawthorn vs GWS Giants 02:44 Carlton vs West Coast Eagles 02:52 Collingwood vs Richmond 03:21 Port Adelaide vs Adelaide — Game of the Round 04:26 North Melbourne vs Essendon 05:25 Fremantle vs Gold Coast Suns 05:41 Buddy's Big Call 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Can Sydney shut down at the Gabba? Will Freo break Gold Coast's spirit? Is Dawson your Showdown Medal lock? 👍 Smash like if Buddy and Crawf are calling it right. 📲 FOLLOW US TikTok: @thebuddyandshaneshow Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Buddy & Shane Show 🍺 Thanks to Better Beer — proud partners of the Big Moment of the Week: http://www.betterbeer.com.au #AFL #AFL2026 #BuddyFranklin #ShaneCrawford #BuddyAndShane #Round16 #AFLRound16 #AFL #Fremantle #GoldCoastSuns #JordanDawson #IsaacHeeney #AFLPodcast #FootyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]