It’s half-time in the AFL season, and Buddy & Shane are handing out the grades. From red-hot contenders to underwhelming underachievers, no team is safe in this brutally honest mid-season review.

The boys break down the performance, strengths, and struggles of clubs including:
🟡 Adelaide Crows
⚫ Collingwood
🟣 Fremantle
⚪ Geelong
🟠 Gold Coast
🔴 Melbourne
🟡 Port Adelaide
🟤 Richmond
⚫ St Kilda
🔴 Sydney Swans
🔵 West Coast Eagles
⚪ Western Bulldogs

Who's on track for finals glory? Who needs to hit the panic button? Tune in as Buddy and Shane give their takes, predictions, and a few cheeky jabs along the way.

We kick off with a heartfelt look at the importance of Indigenous Round — from its cultural impact to the legends who’ve shaped the game.

Buddy and Shane break down all the weekend action, including the Suns stepping up, the Swans finding form, and the Pies showing class.

The duo also dive into Geelong’s dominance, Fremantle’s fearless attack, and the Bulldogs’ statement win. North Melbourne’s young guns get some well-earned praise, while Melbourne’s bounce-back and the Eagles’ long-awaited first win of the season round out the recap.

Plus, the show wraps with moving tributes to Robert Walls and the Selwood family — a reminder that footy is more than just a game; it’s a community.

🎧 Tune in for footy analysis, banter, and some seriously good storytelling.

In this week’s Buddy & Shane Show, the boys dive into a couple of blockbusters, previewing the highly anticipated Collingwood vs. Adelaide clash and the Bulldogs vs. Essendon matchup.

From travel fatigue to player fitness and game-day strategies, they break down what each side needs to bring to get the win. Expect hot takes, bold predictions, and a few laughs along the way as Buddy and Shane tee up what could be the match (or matches!) of the round.

The boys are back in the Goldy groove—sharing stories from their Mother's Day runs, reflecting on family, footy, and a whole lot in between. They dive into the latest AFL matchups, breaking down big moments, player strategies, and what’s really going on with teams like Richmond and the Suns.

From emerging young guns to the evolving pecking order of the comp, Buddy and Shane dissect how underdogs can stay competitive and how key players shape their club's future. They also throw it back to some spicy memories from the iconic 2008 Grand Final—and cap it all off with a fun twist: building their ultimate dream teams, picking players and coaches who are lighting up the league.

A mix of sharp insight, great banter, and some Gold Coast sunshine—this one's got it all.

Buddy’s in WA, Shane’s in Melbourne, but the takes are as spicy as ever in this week's Match of the Round – a fiery preview of the legendary Adelaide vs Port Adelaide showdown. The boys dive into the history and heat of the rivalry, predict how the power struggle will play out, and spotlight who’s set to step up under pressure. Buddy’s backing Tex Walker for four (maybe five) goals and the Showdown Medal, while Shane's got his eye on Rankin to explode through the midfield. Will Port bounce back after last week's flop? Can the Crows keep soaring?

Plenty of passion, bold predictions, and a few not-so-subtle digs in this bite-sized ep!

The boys hit the road—literally and figuratively—as they break down the highs and lows of Aussie footy. From celebrating the Hawks’ 100-year legacy to dissecting how modern players are (or aren’t) marketed off-field, there’s plenty to kick around.

They dive into the nitty-gritty of recent matches, talk travel fatigue and its impact on performance, and debate whether rivalries are still driving attendance. Plus, don’t miss their Young Star of the Week spotlight—because the future of the game deserves centre stage.

Grab your guernsey and buckle up—this one’s full of big takes and bigger footy energy.

Lance "Buddy" Franklin and Shane Crawford preview the Match of the Round with the biggest clashes of the upcoming AFL week — including the blockbuster showdown between Collingwood and Geelong, and the fiery Sydney Derby between GWS and the Swans.

Expect hot takes on key players, game-day strategies, and what’s on the line for each team as finals pressure builds.

In this special edition of The Buddy and Shane Show, the boys take a heartfelt look back at the incredible 100-year legacy of the Hawthorn Football Club.

Buddy and Crawf share personal stories from their early days as young players, the tough lessons that shaped them, and how a relentless training culture built a powerhouse team. They relive the unforgettable highs of the 2008 premiership and open up about the emotional ties that still connect them to the brown and gold.

From building a winning culture to the bittersweet moments of moving on, this episode is a tribute to the pride, passion, and family that is Hawthorn.