EP1. AFL - The Buddy & Shane Show - Buddy's Back

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! Brought to you by AIA Australia, a life, health and wellbeing insurer with a commitment to help Australians lead healthier, longer, better lives Buddy watching footy: 1:38-2:23 Buddy on playing cricket with Usman Kawhjah: 3.09 - 4.30 Buddy on running a marathon: 4:42-5:59 Buddy on his hair: 6:17-7:06 Crawf on Sicily: 10:58-13:01 Crawf and Buddy on North Melbourne: 16:36-19:43 Tigers rebuild: 27:02- 29:28 Buddy on the Swans: 29:39-31:42 Buddy on Sam Darcy: 34:59-36:39 Buddy and Crawf on Jamarra: 38:48- 43:25 Buddy and Crawf On Petrecca: 43:26- 48:59 Premiership predictions: 49:20-50:59 Goal Kicking: 51:00-52:57 Reserve your Kia Tasman online today: www.kia.com/au/shopping-tools/order-online.html