The Buddy & Shane Show

Buddy just missed last weeks big call with north... But is he doubling down? In this Round 19 Preview, The Buddy & Shane Show runs through every game of the round — from St Kilda's golden chance to knock off a wounded Geelong with no Jeremy Cameron (does Ross Lyon get sacked if they lose?), to a Friday night cracker at the SCG where Buddy backs his Swans against Jordan Dawson's red-hot Crows. The boys map out Zac Butters' shock path to the Brownlow, debate whether Port's injury-hit season finally goes over the cliff, and Buddy doubles down on Gold Coast — backing them to bounce back even though their own coach says they can't make finals. Plus, Buddy's brutal verdict on Carlton's season, the one-theme fix that could save Essendon, and a Big Call that leaves Shane speechless: North Melbourne to stun the rampaging Dees. Don't miss Buddy's Big Call and all the weekend tips. Like, subscribe and drop your tips in the comments!

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⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 — The Mad Bagger's Run Is Over

01:00 — Geelong v St Kilda: The Saints' Statement Game

02:50 — Sydney v Adelaide: Game of the Round

06:13 — Brownlow Prediction

07:29 — North Melbourne v Melbourne

09:04 — Collingwood v Carlton

10:01 — West Coast v Brisbane

10:46 — Richmond v Hawthorn

11:31 — Gold Coast v Bulldogs

14:03 — GWS v Essendon

15:50 — Buddy's Big Call

💬 COMMENT BELOW: Can North really stun the Dees? Is Carlton's season actually done? And does Butters still win the Brownlow from the injury list?

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Buddy Franklin is officially BACK — he's laced up the boots for the 2026 Legends Match, and the boys have a huge Round 18 to break down! In this Round 18 Review. From Fremantle's terrifying 15-goal second half against Sydney that has Shane rating them above Brisbane as premiership favourites, to the Giants' stunning nine-goal final quarter comeback over a wounded Geelong. The boys don't hold back on Damien Hardwick's extraordinary week — his "mathematically can't make finals" claim and THAT mums' basement spray — with Buddy's blunt message: focus on the craft. Plus, what's happened to Nick Larkey's goalkicking, the Ross Lyon and Lachie Neale saga takes another twist, Buddy declares Pendlebury and Sidebottom are "probably both done" at Collingwood, the head-rub free kick sends the boys into meltdown (put the whistle away!), and Buddy drops a bombshell on Carlton's season. Don't miss Buddy's Young Star of the Week, the Better Beer Big Moment, the Kia Real Deal Player of the Month, and plenty more. Like, subscribe and drop your tips in the comments!

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 — Buddy joins the Legends Match!

04:25 — What's Happened to Nick Larkey's Goalkicking?

07:55 — Can Essendon Be Fixed?11:22 — Better Beer Big Moment

16:45 — Scary Fremantle: 15 Goals in a Half

20:16 — The Head-Rub Rule & Umpiring Meltdown

23:47 — The Giants' Comeback & Finals Run

28:20 — The Brownlow Top 5

30:20 — Kia Real Deal Player of the Month

31:42 — Gone in 60 Seconds: 'The Blues Are Done'

40:30 — Young Star of the Week

💬 COMMENT BELOW: Is Fremantle now scarier than Brisbane? Has Hardwick lost the plot or is he protecting his players? And are Pendlebury and Sidebottom really done?

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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.

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⏱️ 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?

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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!

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⏱️ 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?

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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!

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⏱️ 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?

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