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That's a wrap on 2026! In the final show of the season, Buddy and Shane relive an all-time classic grand final as Brisbane complete a historic three-peat, storming home from the brink against a brave Fremantle. They dissect Will Ashcroft's last-quarter surge, Josh Treacy's costly miss and the Pearce injury, debate a contentious Norm Smith Medal, and dig into Lachie Neale's move to Collingwood and Chris Fagan's future. Then it's Buddy's Big Call for 2027, trade-period whispers, North Melbourne's coaching hunt, and a heartfelt goodbye, with the boys unsure whether they'll be back for a trade or Christmas special. 00:00 — Intro: the final show of the year and Brisbane's three-peat 00:52 — Buddy's week in Melbourne: the NAB goal-kicking challenge 01:47 — Brisbane's comeback: Fagan's message and Ashcroft's late surge 04:41 — Josh Treacy's missed goal and the Pearce injury 07:07 — Fremantle wins the stats but loses the game 08:14 — The final-minutes siren debate 09:42 — Kylie Minogue's pre-match show and record viewership 11:01 — Lachie Neale's move to Collingwood 13:19 — Will Chris Fagan stay? Plus Brisbane's all-time-great status 18:04 — Harris Andrews, Voss and Fremantle's goalkicking woes 22:25 — Dunkley's one-percenters and Logan Morris's match-winner 25:49 — Oscar Allen and Sam Draper: gambles that paid off 28:24 — The Norm Smith Medal debate: Bolton vs Ashcroft 34:17 — Better Beer Big Moment 35:44 — Brisbane's season review 39:12 — Fremantle's season review and off-season priorities 42:26 — Docker supporters take over Melbourne 44:26 — Pearce's injury and Fremantle's key-back depth 46:00 — Buddy's Big Call for 2027, brought to you by The Man Shake 47:53 — Trade watch: the Bulldogs, Hawthorn and the big-name rumours 50:09 — North Melbourne's coaching search 52:02 — Why the best clubs don't overpay 53:29 — Off-season plans, thank-yous and sign-off Never miss an episode of The Buddy & Shane Show — subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @thebuddyandshaneshow. Got a question or a hot take for the boys? Send us a voice memo at memo.fm/buddyandshane — you might just hear it on the show! This episode is proudly supported by: Better Beer — betterbeer.com.au The Man Shake — Lose the beer gut without losing the beers. themanshake.com.au The Better Beer Big Moment is brought to you by Better Beer, and Buddy's Big Call is brought to you by The Man Shake. #AFL #AFLGrandFinal #BuddyAndShaneShow #Brisbane #BrisbaneLions #Fremantle #FreoDockers #ThreePeat #NormSmith #WillAshcroft #TradePeriod #AFLPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grand final week has arrived! Fresh off Brownlow night (huge congrats to Nick Daicos), Buddy and Shane dive straight into Fremantle vs Brisbane. Can the Dockers turn their minor premiership into a fairytale first flag, or does Brisbane's finals experience carry them to a historic three-peat? The boys break down the key head-to-head battles — Luke Jackson's ruck dominance, Brisbane's dangerous small forwards, and whether Fremantle's bottom six can lift on the big stage. There's a Norm Smith tip (it's Ashcroft, obviously), full score predictions, a Kylie Minogue half-time preview, and Buddy's Big Call. One thing's for sure: Melbourne's about to host an absolute cracker. 00:00 — Intro: Brownlow night recap and Nick Daicos crowned 00:28 — Grand final build-up: Fremantle vs Brisbane 01:31 — Bud's case for Brisbane: travel and experience factors 02:41 — Key matchup: Luke Jackson vs the Brisbane ruck 04:22 — Brisbane's dangerous small forwards 06:18 — Fremantle's questions: the bottom six and Mason Cox 07:14 — Chris Fagan's message: physicality and intimidation 08:29 — Set-shot kicking: Fremantle's Achilles heel 09:59 — A different Fremantle: grunt through the middle 10:49 — Score predictions: Bud backs Brisbane by ten 11:45 — Norm Smith Medal tip: Ashcroft to shine 12:58 — First goal picks and Fremantle's fairytale case 14:06 — Kylie Minogue half-time preview 14:38 — Grand final week build-up and a Chris Fagan tribute 17:18 — Buddy's Big Call, brought to you by The Man Shake 17:46 — Sign-off: good luck to both teams Never miss an episode of The Buddy & Shane Show — subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @thebuddyandshaneshow. Got a question or a hot take for the boys? Send us a voice memo at memo.fm/buddyandshane — you might just hear it on the show! This episode is proudly supported by: Better Beer — betterbeer.com.au The Man Shake — themanshake.com.au Buddy's Big Call is brought to you by The Man Shake. Lose the beer gut without losing the beers. #AFL #AFLGrandFinal #BuddyAndShaneShow #Fremantle #Brisbane #FreoDockers #BrisbaneLions #ThreePeat #Brownlow #AFLPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grand final week is here! Fremantle and Brisbane have booked their tickets after two gut-wrenching preliminary finals, and the boys break down every twist. Hawthorn's season ends in heartbreak against Brisbane on a contentious late free kick, while "the Wizard" produces a stunning six-goal haul in a losing effort. Then Fremantle claw back a 28-point deficit to break Sydney's hearts and reach their first grand final since 2013. Plus: a season review for the Swans and Hawks, Toby Greene's move to Geelong, and Buddy and Shane's full Brownlow Medal predictions ahead of tonight's count — with Nick Daicos the overwhelming favourite. It's set up to be an unforgettable decider between two of the year's best sides. 00:00 — Intro: Prelim finals wrap and Brownlow Medal night 00:37 — Nick Daicos: the Brownlow frontrunner 02:33 — Hawthorn's heartbreaking prelim final loss to Brisbane 05:47 — The controversial free kick and "correct call" debate 10:19 — The Wizard's stunning six-goal haul 14:19 — Bottle-throwing incident and umpire safety 16:11 — Better Beer Big Moment: Brisbane's three-peat bid 18:16 — Lockie Neil's tribunal charge 19:29 — Fremantle storm home to stun Sydney 23:40 — Josh Tracy's quiet finals series 26:57 — Sydney Swans season review amid player investigation 29:17 — Hawthorn's season review and off-season targets 31:54 — Brownlow Medal predictions: Daicos, Bont, Heeney 39:07 — Buddy backs a dark horse for the top 10 40:18 — The Wizard's Brownlow chances 41:26 — Toby Greene's move to Geelong 42:17 — Padel, Pat Cash and grand final week banter 43:41 — Sign-off: Brownlow night and Thursday's grand final preview Never miss an episode of The Buddy & Shane Show — subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @thebuddyandshaneshow. Got a question or a hot take for the boys? Send us a voice memo at memo.fm/buddyandshane — you might just hear it on the show! This episode's Better Beer Big Moment is brought to you by Better Beer — betterbeer.com.au #AFL #AFLFinals #GrandFinal #BuddyAndShaneShow #Hawthorn #Brisbane #Fremantle #SydneySwans #Brownlow #AFLPodcast #ThreePeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prelim finals week is here. Friday night at the SCG, Sydney host Fremantle in a rematch of that stunning Round 8 hundred-point turnaround, with the Grundy vs. Luke Jackson ruck battle looming large — Bud backs the Swans, Shane's leaning Dockers. Saturday at the MCG, underdogs Hawthorn face premiership favourites Brisbane, and both hosts cautiously tip a Hawks upset. Bud's Big Call goes all-in on a Hawthorn forward to be the difference, and the boys start plotting a joint pub crawl special if the Hawks and Sydney both somehow reach the Grand Final. 00:00 — Welcome to Prelim Finals Week 00:41 — Preview: Sydney Swans vs. Fremantle Dockers (SCG, Friday) 08:42 — Preview: Hawthorn vs. Brisbane Lions (MCG, Saturday) 17:52 — Bud's Big Call 19:42 — Grand Final Showdown Plans Got a Take? Send us a voice memo and you might hear it on the show: memo.fm/buddyandshane This Episode Is Brought to You ByBetter Beer — betterbeer.com.au Follow the ShowTikTok & Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow #AFL #PrelimFinals #FinalsFootyv #SydneySwans #FremantleDockers #Hawthorn #BrisbaneLions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huge Semi Finals weekend! Brisbane obliterated Adelaide by 53 points, riding an explosive first quarter all the way into a Preliminary Final. Buddy and Shane break down Zak Bailey's heroics, Adelaide's glaring need for an X-factor midfielder, and pay tribute to retiring Crows great Taylor Walker. Then it's over to a classic — Fremantle survive a Geelong scare to book their first prelim since 2015, with Luke Jackson the driving force. Plus: the Better Beer Big Moment lands on Zak Butters' blockbuster move to the Bulldogs, Errol Gulden claims Kia Player of the Month, and the boys lock in their bold (and contradictory) predictions for the Grand Final. 00:00 — Intro & huge weekend of finals footy 01:17 — Adelaide v Brisbane review: Lions' explosive start 09:44 — Taylor Walker retires — a Crows great reflects 16:42 — Fremantle v Geelong review: surviving into the prelim 25:05 — 🍺 Better Beer Big Moment: Zak Butters signs with the Bulldogs 28:54 — 🏆 Kia Player of the Month: Errol Gulden 32:13 — Giveaway: send in your boldest prediction 32:59 — Bud's Big Call: Grand Final predictions 34:18 — Sign off Got a Take? Send us a voice memo and you might hear it on the show: memo.fm/buddyandshane This Episode Is Brought to You ByBetter Beer — betterbeer.com.au Follow the ShowTikTok & Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow #AFL #AFLFinals #PreliminaryFinals #BrisbaneLions #GeelongCats #FremantleDockers #AdelaideCrows #SydneySwans #WesternBulldogs #TheBuddyAndShaneShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Semi Finals week is here, and Buddy and Shane break down both blockbusters! Friday night at Optus Stadium, ladder-leading Fremantle host Geelong after a shock Qualifying Final loss to Hawthorn — can the Dockers respond, or does Cat experience prevail? The boys clash hard: Shane backs a fired-up Fremantle, while Bud locks in Geelong to storm home in the last quarter. Then it's the Gabba on Saturday night for Brisbane vs Adelaide, with Shane tipping an Adelaide upset off the back of Brisbane's error-riddled loss to Sydney, while Bud stays loyal to the Lions' class and experience. Grand Final permutations, Lachie Neale's tagging troubles, and a very ambitious fun run bet round out a big preview episode. Who's right? Only finals footy will tell. 00:00 – Intro & the Weekend's Semi Final Slate 00:30 – Fremantle vs Geelong Preview (Friday, Optus Stadium) 08:05 – Brisbane vs Adelaide Preview (Saturday Night, The Gabba) 15:00 – Grand Final Permutations 15:27 – Bud's Big Call: Predictions Locked In 17:03 – Bonus Big Call: Shane's Fun Run Challenge 18:45 – Sign Off Send us a voice memo and you might hear it on the show: memo.fm/buddyandshane Better Beer — betterbeer.com.au TikTok & Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow #AFL #AFLFinals #SemiFinals #Fremantle #Geelong #Brisbane #Adelaide #AFLFooty #BuddyAndShaneShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What. A. Weekend. Buddy nailed all four finals results and Shane's paying up with a Gold Coast-to-Sydney jog. The boys break down Hawthorn's ambush of Fremantle, the Swans' stunning 53-point demolition of reigning premiers Brisbane, and Geelong's win over the Blues. Plus: is Grundy robbed of All-Australian honours, can Brisbane bounce back, and the Adelaide Crows survive a scare against the Bulldogs. The big one though — the fallout from North Melbourne sacking Alastair Clarkson, and whether players have too much power in footy clubs today. Buddy crowns his Young Star of the Week, and the pair look ahead to Thursday's action plus lock in their Grand Final dream matchup. 00:00 — Intro: Buddy's perfect Finals Week 1 tipping 00:49 — Hawthorn ambush Fremantle in Perth 02:24 — Sydney Swans stun reigning premiers Brisbane 04:09 — Leadership under pressure: Mills' ACL and Heeney's captaincy 06:23 — Rowbottom's fearlessness and a Goal of the Year contender 07:16 — Can Brisbane bounce back from the loss? 09:20 — Shane's running challenge: Gold Coast to Sydney 12:00 — Grundy's All-Australian snub and Sicily's impact 13:16 — The mystery gun's finals x-factor for Hawthorn 16:30 — Preview: Geelong–Fremantle and Adelaide–Brisbane 20:06 — Fremantle need a response 21:36 — Adelaide Crows survive a scare against the Bulldogs 26:14 — Better Beer Big Moment 🍺 26:39 — North Melbourne sack Alastair Clarkson: the fallout 33:31 — Do players have too much power in footy clubs? 39:21 — What's next for North Melbourne 40:27 — Buddy's Young Star of the Week 🌟 42:17 — Thursday preview, Grand Final tips and sign-off Never miss an episode of The Buddy & Shane Show — subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @thebuddyandshaneshow. Got a question or a hot take for the boys? Send us a voice memo at memo.fm/buddyandshane — you might just hear it on the show! This episode's Better Beer Big Moment is brought to you by Better Beer — betterbeer.com.au. #AFL #AFLFinals #BuddyAndShaneShow #Hawthorn #SydneySwans #Brisbane #Geelong #Fremantle #AdelaideCrows #NorthMelbourne #AlastairClarkson #AFLPodcast #FootyFinals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finals footy is finally here, and Buddy and Shane are going early with the big calls. They break down all four Week 1 matchups: Fremantle host Hawthorn in a qualifying final blockbuster, the Cats and Blues clash in a massive MCG elimination final, Sydney and Brisbane meet again at the SCG, and Adelaide look to make home ground count against the Bulldogs. Expect a genuine split down the middle — upset tips, a four-leg multi, and Shane putting his running shoes on the line if he's wrong about the Swans. Plus: how to win a case of Better Beer merch with your own finals predictions. 00:00 – Welcome to the finals preview show 00:33 – Qualifying Final: Fremantle Dockers vs Hawthorn Hawks 04:32 – Elimination Final: Geelong Cats vs Carlton Blues 07:36 – Qualifying Final: Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions 11:48 – Elimination Final: Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs 13:34 – Bud's Big Call: four-leg multi 14:23 – Shane's Big Call: Brisbane by 100+ 14:50 – Get involved, prize giveaway and sign-off Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss a preview or review. Got a take on the finals? Send us a voice memo: memo.fm/buddyandshane Follow us: @thebuddyandshaneshow (TikTok & Instagram) Get specific with your finals predictions in the comments for a chance to win a case of Better Beer merch. This episode is proudly supported by Better Beer — betterbeer.com.au #AFL #AFLFinals #FinalsFooty #FremantleHawthorn #CatsvBlues #SydneyvBrisbane #AdelaidevBulldogs #TheBuddyAndShaneShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buddy and Shane are buzzing after an unforgettable weekend of footy! First up, they relive the Legends Match for prostate cancer, where Buddy went off with 32 disposals and eight goals. Then it's straight into the Wild Card Round action: the Bulldogs scraping past the Magpies in a heart-stopper, and the Blues running over the top of the Demons to keep their finals dream alive. Add in a shock Scott Pendlebury move to the Gold Coast, Essendon's new coaching appointment, Ben McKay's uncertain future, Buddy's Young Star of the Week, and a full debrief on the AFL's All-Australian team — this one's got everything. Thursday's finals preview is locked in too, so don't go anywhere. 0:08 – Welcome to the show & Wild Card Round hype 0:33 – Legends Match for Prostate Cancer: Buddy's stunning stat line 6:09 – Buddy's new Honey Salt energy gel launch 7:09 – Wild Card wrap: Bulldogs scrape past the Magpies 11:25 – Blues thump the Demons, march into finals 16:04 – Better Beer Big Moment + Tasmania comeback rumours 17:34 – Scott Pendlebury's shock move to the Gold Coast 24:21 – Bombers appoint their new coach 27:09 – Ben McKay's uncertain future 29:19 – Buddy's Young Star of the Week: Harry Dean 30:52 – AFL Awards night: the All-Australian team debate 37:31 – First blazers, and what's coming Thursday Loved this episode? Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode of The Buddy & Shane Show! Got a question or a hot take for the boys? Send us a voice memo: memo.fm/buddyandshane Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow Better Beer – betterbeer.com.au #AFL #BuddyAndShaneShow #WildCardRound #AFLFinals #Carlton #WesternBulldogs #ScottPendlebury #Essendon #BetterBeer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finals footy is finally here and the boys are fired up! Buddy and Shane preview both Wildcard round MCG clashes — Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood on Friday night, and Melbourne vs Carlton on Saturday. They break down the Nick Daicos matchup, debate whether Collingwood erred playing an injured veteran into finals, and Shane backs the in-form Blues to knock off the Demons. Plus, a huge shout-out to tonight's 4-and-20 Legends Game for prostate cancer, Bud's Big Call for the round, and congrats to last week's prediction winner. Get your tips in and get around the finals! ⏱️ Chapters 00:08 – Welcome & tonight's Legends Game for prostate cancer 01:16 – Bulldogs vs Collingwood preview (Friday, MCG) 02:21 – Did Collingwood get it wrong playing their veterans? 03:56 – The Nick Daicos matchup to watch 05:43 – Melbourne vs Carlton preview (Saturday, MCG) 08:19 – Bud's Big Call: Cody Whiteman to shine 09:33 – Last week's winner: Jane from Marie Darwin 10:08 – How to enter your own Big Call & wrap up 🔔 Subscribe & Follow Don't miss an episode — subscribe to The Buddy & Shane Show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so every episode lands the moment it drops. Got a Big Call for the round? Send us your prediction via voice memo at memo.fm/buddyandshane — get creative and be specific, the best entry wins Better Beer merch and beer. Loved this episode? Drop a comment and a like — it genuinely helps the show reach more footy fans. Follow us everywhere: 🎵 TikTok & Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow 🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Buddy & Shane Show 🍺 Proudly Brought to You By Big Call prizes this week are courtesy of Better Beer — cold, fresh, and finals-ready. Head to betterbeer.com.au to grab yours. #AFL #AFLFinals #WildcardWeekend #TheBuddyAndShaneShow #AFLFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The home-and-away season is done and dusted — finals are finally here! Buddy and Shane break down the full finals draw, hail Charlie Curnow's Coleman Medal and Bontempelli's brilliance, and reflect on a difficult week for the Sydney Swans on and off the field. The boys let themselves fantasise about a Cinderella Blues premiership run, rattle through standout individual performances from Round 24, and hand out pass/fail marks to the sides missing finals — Saints, Giants, Suns, Kangaroos and more. Plus: Essendon's looming coaching call, Buddy's Young Star of the Week, and all the details on Thursday night's Legends Game for prostate cancer. Big week, bigger finals ahead. ⏱️ Chapters 00:08 – Finals are here: full round wrap & finals draw 02:16 – Bulldogs ready to roar at the MCG 03:07 – Charlie Curnow claims the Coleman Medal 03:43 – A difficult week for the Sydney Swans 07:43 – Could the Blues really go all the way? 08:22 – Round 24's best individual performances 11:52 – Grading the season: Saints, Giants & Suns 17:41 – North Melbourne's underwhelming finish 20:01 – Better Beer Big Moment 23:58 – Port Adelaide, West Coast, Richmond & Essendon reviewed 32:04 – Essendon's coaching search heats up 36:50 – Pass or fail? Grading the bottom sides 37:37 – Buddy's Young Star of the Week 38:41 – Legends Game for Prostate Cancer — Thursday night 43:00 – Wrap up 🔔 Subscribe & Follow Don't miss an episode — subscribe to The Buddy & Shane Show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so every episode lands the moment it drops. Got a question or a hot take for the boys? Send us a voice memo at memo.fm/buddyandshane — you might just hear yourself on the show. Loved this episode? Drop a comment and a like — it genuinely helps the show reach more footy fans. Follow us everywhere: 🎵 TikTok & Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow 🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Buddy & Shane Show 🍺 Proudly Brought to You By This episode's Big Moment segment is brought to you by Better Beer — cold, fresh, and the perfect way to watch the finals. Head to betterbeer.com.au to grab yours. #AFL #AFLFinals #TheBuddyAndShaneShow #AFLFootball #Finals2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the LAST round of the 2026 home-and-away season and Buddy & Shane bring it home strong! They fly through all nine games — Saints upsetting the Suns, a massive Brisbane vs Collingwood MCG blockbuster, and the big Carlton rest debate ahead of finals. Shane reveals a wild three-way tie scenario for 4th between Brisbane, Adelaide and Hawthorn, while the boys clash over whether stars like Bontempelli, Grundy and Cripps should be rested. Sydney's Isaac Heeney gets huge wraps as "the form player of the competition," and Buddy drops his boldest Big Call yet — backing North Melbourne to knock off Sydney. Plus: salsa night at The Establishment, and a Better Beer giveaway for the best call in the comments! 00:00 – Intro: Round 24, the last round of the 2026 season 00:40 – Saint Kilda v Gold Coast (Marvel Stadium, Friday night) 01:10 – Collingwood v Brisbane (MCG) — top four implications 02:00 – Carlton v Fremantle (Marvel Stadium) — the "rest your stars" debate 04:33 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs (MCG) — does Bontempelli return? 05:43 – Geelong v Richmond (GMHBA Stadium) 06:10 – Adelaide v GWS (Adelaide Oval) — Tex Walker send-off talk 07:03 – Port Adelaide v Essendon (Marvel Stadium) — new coach speculation 08:02 – Sydney v North Melbourne (SCG) — Isaac Heeney's incredible form 10:19 – West Coast v Hawthorn (Optus Stadium) — the three-way tie for 4th scenario 13:10 – Bud's Big Call: North Melbourne to beat Sydney 15:08 – Wrap-up and Better Beer giveaway Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to The Buddy & Shane Show on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Got a big call of your own? Drop us a voice memo at memo.fm/buddyandshane and you might hear it on the show! Enjoyed this episode? Like, comment, and share it with a mate who needs to hear it. Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow This episode is proudly supported by Better Beer — grab yours at betterbeer.com.au #AFL #TheBuddyAndShaneShow #Round24 #AFLFinals #FootyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Round 23 brings finals-shaping chaos as Buddy and Shane dissect Carlton's stunning turnaround under new coach Josh Fraser, a locked-in top eight, and Charlie Curnow's Coleman Medal masterclass. The boys relive a wild Hawthorn-Collingwood draw, reignite the rules debate it sparked, and pitch their own outrageous ideas for fixing AFL draws forever. Fremantle's finals credentials get the full workout — Luke Jackson's ruck brilliance included — alongside the bombshell rumour that Zak Butters and Toby Greene could both be Geelong-bound. Steele Sidebottom's legendary 373-game career gets its flowers, Buddy crowns his Young Stars of the Week, and Franklin reveals a dodgy calf ahead of the Whitten Legends match. All that, plus a first look at what's coming in the Round 24 season finale. 🔔 Subscribe for more Buddy & Shane every week! 🎙️ Got a question or a hot take? Send us a voice memo at memo.fm/buddyandshane and you might just hear yourself on the show. ## Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Round 23 wrap 00:55 – Carlton's stunning turnaround under Josh Fraser 04:24 – Finals picture locked in: Giants, Saints, Suns miss out 06:31 – Charlie Curnow's Coleman Medal & the King/Hayward fallout 07:15 – Hawthorn hold on against Collingwood 09:59 – Fremantle's finals form and Luke Jackson's ruck work 14:11 – Zac Butters and Toby Greene linked to Geelong 19:35 – Better Beer moment 20:09 – That Hawthorn-Collingwood draw, revisited 22:21 – Shane's wild ideas to break AFL draws 25:16 – Christian Petracca's best position going forward 27:08 – Steele Sidebottom's incredible 373-game career 29:11 – Melbourne's finals surge & the Van Rooyen suspension 30:09 – Buddy's Young Stars of the Week 31:46 – North Melbourne push Geelong to the brink 33:10 – Wrap-up & a first look at Round 24 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, smash that like button and drop a comment below — let us know who your Young Star of the Week would've been! 📱 Follow us: TikTok & Instagram: @thebuddyandshaneshow Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🍺 This episode is proudly brought to you by Better Beer. Grab yours at betterbeer.com.au #AFL #BuddyAndShaneShow #AFLFinals #Carlton #Fremantle #Collingwood #Hawthorn #SteeleSidebottom #ZacButters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Round 23 is here and the boys are locking in their tips before the finals scramble begins. Shane fancies home ground advantage for Fremantle against Adelaide, but Buddy goes the other way with his Big Call, backing the Crows' tall forward line to trouble the Dockers' defence. Richmond and St Kilda, Hawthorn and Collingwood, and a huge QClash between Brisbane and Gold Coast all get the treatment, plus Shane tips an upset for North Melbourne over Geelong while Buddy says the Cats win by four or five goals. There's a look at GWS's injury crisis and Jake Stringer's uncertain contract future, Carlton's charge continues against the Bulldogs, and Essendon's coaching search rolls on ahead of their MCG clash with Sydney. Buddy also locks in his flag favourite. 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 — Intro: Round 23 & Guernsey Number Banter 01:23 — Fremantle v Adelaide (Friday Night, Optus Stadium) 03:17 — Richmond v St Kilda (Saturday, MCG) 04:49 — North Melbourne v Geelong (Marvel Stadium) 06:29 — Brisbane v Gold Coast: The QClash 06:58 — Hawthorn v Collingwood (MCG, Saturday Night) 08:05 — Port Adelaide v Melbourne (Adelaide Oval) 08:34 — GWS Giants v West Coast Eagles & Jake Stringer's Contract Future 10:39 — Western Bulldogs v Carlton (Marvel Stadium, Sunday) 13:14 — Essendon v Sydney (MCG) & the Bombers' Coaching Search 15:25 — Bud's Big Call: Adelaide to Beat Fremantle 16:32 — Flag Favourite Talk: Brisbane Locked In 17:43 — Sign Off 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Can Adelaide's tall forwards trouble Fremantle's defence? Is North Melbourne a genuine chance of upsetting Geelong? And do you agree Brisbane are the flag favourites? 👍 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 #Round23 #AFLRound23 #Fremantle #Adelaide #Richmond #StKilda #NorthMelbourne #Geelong #Brisbane #GoldCoastSuns #Hawthorn #Collingwood #PortAdelaide #Melbourne #GWSGiants #WestCoastEagles #Carlton #WesternBulldogs #Essendon #SydneySwans #AFLPodcast #FootyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys wrap up Round 22 with finals footy in the air. Buddy reckons Josh Fraser's coaching gig is already a formality, Sam Walsh looks back to his brilliant best, and the boys turn on St Kilda over their handling of injured stars — "where's their duty of care?" Collingwood survive a short-handed trip to Perth as Nick de Cos does what Nick de Cos does, before Brisbane belt Hawthorn by 67 in a "reality check" ahead of September. Then it's the Melbourne v Fremantle classic at the MCG, a serious chat on the Geelong concussion waiver saga, and Gold Coast finally winning thanks to Touk Miller's meditation routine. Buddy's Young Star goes to Logan Morris, before the show closes on Hawthorn's forward-line succession plan. 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 — Carlton Keep Rolling: Josh Fraser's Case & Sam Walsh's Return to Form 04:18 — St Kilda's Injury Crisis & the Duty of Care Debate 09:39 — Collingwood Survive West Coast Test as Nick de Cos Shines 11:02 — Brisbane Smash Hawthorn by 67: A Finals Reality Check 14:40 — Better Beer Big Moment of the Week 14:57 — Melbourne def. Fremantle: Game of the Year at the "MCD" 18:33 — The Geelong Concussion Waiver Saga 22:53 — The Mighty Swans Find Their Mojo 24:57 — Round-Up: North Melbourne, Adelaide & the Finals Race 25:52 — Gold Coast's Bright Spot: Touk Miller's Meditation Routine 28:02 — Kia Player of the Month: Nick de Cos 29:35 — Buddy's Young Star of the Week: Logan Morris 32:41 — Hawthorn's Forward Line Rebuild: King, Lewis, Gunston & the Josh Kennedy Comparison 36:37 — Sign Off & Thursday's Big Call Preview 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Should Josh Fraser be signed up long-term at Carlton? Was St Kilda right to risk their best players? And what should Hawthorn do with their forward-line logjam? 👍 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 #Round22 #AFLRound22 #Carlton #StKilda #Collingwood #NickDaicos #Brisbane #Hawthorn #Melbourne #Fremantle #Geelong #SydneySwans #GoldCoastSuns #LoganMorris #AFLPodcast #FootyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices