About this episode

The episode reviews AFL Round 18, discussing key performances and controversies, including Damien Hardwick's situation and Fremantle's impressive game.

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! 🎙️ NEW EPISODES every Monday & Thursday 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss Buddy's Thursday tips 📞 GOT A HOT TAKE? Send…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shane Crawford, Lance Franklin

Topics covered

• AFL
• Round 18 Review
• Damien Hardwick
• Fremantle
• Nick Larkey
• Collingwood
• Finals

Keywords

• AFL
• Round 18
• Damien Hardwick
• Fremantle
• Nick Larkey
• Collingwood
• Finals
• Legends Match
• Buddy Franklin

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fremantle, Sydney, Geelong, Essendon, Collingwood

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