In the very first episode of The Buddy & Shane Show, AFL legends Buddy Franklin and Shane Crawford kick things off with a bang—talking footy, future goals, and what life looks like after hanging up the boots.Buddy opens up about his transition from AFL icon to podcast host, his unexpected obsession with marathon training, and the passion for the game that never left. The boys dive into all the big AFL talking points—what’s going on with North Melbourne? Can Sydney find a way to kick straight? And why is Collingwood still terrifying?They spotlight breakout players like Sam Darcy, the leadership of Christian Petracca, and Jamara Ugle-Hagan’s battle to find his groove. Plus, bold predictions for this year’s grand final contenders—and who’s just bluffing.It’s honest, insightful, and full of that classic locker room banter. Welcome to the pod!Buddy watching footy: 1:38-2:23Buddy on playing cricket with Usman Kawhjah: 3.09 - 4.30Buddy on running a marathon: 4:42-5:59Buddy on his hair: 6:17-7:06Crawf on Sicily: 10:58-13:01Crawf and Buddy on North Melbourne: 16:36-19:43Tigers rebuild: 27:02- 29:28Buddy on the Swans: 29:39-31:42Buddy on Sam Darcy: 34:59-36:39Buddy and Crawf on Jamarra: 38:48- 43:25Buddy and Crawf On Petrecca: 43:26- 48:59Premiership predictions: 49:20-50:59Goal Kicking: 51:00-52:57Reserve your Kia Tasman online today - https://www.kia.com/au/shopping-tools/order-online.html
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Welcome To The Buddy & Shane Show
Get ready for The Buddy & Shane Show — a raw, unfiltered AFL podcast hosted by two of footy’s biggest personalities: Buddy Franklin and Shane Crawford. Prepare for laughs, banter, and behind-the-scenes stories as the boys chat all things footy, family, media, and moments that never made the headlines. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love a good yarn, this is the show you didn’t know you needed.
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