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Are you sick of hard hitting journalism and hot takes? Footy & Friends is the place for you. Join Dylan Buckley and his mates for three episodes a week of footy chat the way it should be: honest, light-hearted and from people who actually played the game (mostly not very well!) Mick Barlow and Brett Deledio unpack the weekend's action and look ahead on Mondays and Wednesdays, with Tommy Sheridan j... more

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Yessss Faffers!

Welcome to our new re-draft series, where we analyse previous AFL drafts and discuss the risers, sliders, winners, losers and everything in between. In this episode, Dyl Buckley and Josh Jenkins revisit the 2021 AFL Draft, which was ... more

Yessss Faffers!

Big episode today with FAF Fridays regular Tommy Sheridan jumping on the panel while Dyl is away on holidays! He, Mick & Brett had plenty to discuss after a long season, with Tommy ranking Dyl’s five worst outfits of 2026, Mick runni... more

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Yessss Faffers!

Big episode today with Dyl, Mick & Brett as we conclude our 2026 team reviews by analysing the seasons of Adelaide, Geelong, Hawthorn, Sydney, Fremantle & Brisbane. We discuss whether Ben King & Zach Merrett make the Hawks flag favou... more

Yesssss Faffers!

Massive episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and special guest Jack Ginnivan!

Fresh off a US trip, Ginni catches us up on his holiday and new business ventures before diving into some of the big... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Ginnivan
Hawthorn footballer and founder of The Ginnivan Method and OSCK
Hawthorn Football Club
Episode: Jack Ginnivan on trades, races, gut punches, recruits and contracts | FAF Fridays
Cal Twomey
AFL.com.au draft reporter
AFL.com.au
Episode: Cal Twomey on the trade period, the draft, Tassie’s list, cashed-up clubs and the chase for Nas
Jack Buckley
Giants player, teammate
Giants
Episode: Where are they now? Dyl & Train revisit the Giants’ 2019 Grand Final team | FAF Fridays
Nick Shipley
Former player
Giants
Episode: Where are they now? Dyl & Train revisit the Giants’ 2019 Grand Final team | FAF Fridays
Zach Williams
Giants player
Giants
Episode: Where are they now? Dyl & Train revisit the Giants’ 2019 Grand Final team | FAF Fridays
Toby Green
Giants star, key figure in 2019 season
Greater Western Sydney Giants
Episode: Where are they now? Dyl & Train revisit the Giants’ 2019 Grand Final team | FAF Fridays
Andrew Jack Russell
Guest introduced as a participant in the episode
Episode: Dyl’s marathon disaster & does Butters make the Dogs flag-or-bust? | Team Reviews Pt. 2
Andrew Russell
Guest introduced as a participant in the episode
Episode: Dyl’s marathon disaster & does Butters make the Dogs flag-or-bust? | Team Reviews Pt. 2
Jaymie Graham
New North Melbourne coach
North Melbourne Football Club
Episode: Train's footy trip demons, Dyl's horror kits & Mick is ALREADY sucking up to Jaymie Graham! | FAF Fridays

Hosts

Dylan Buckley
Host of Footy & Friends, often steering conversations with humor and personal AFL experience
Brett Deledio
Co-host providing analysis and perspective from an AFL veteran
Tommy Sheridan
Guest on Fridays bringing playing experience and Friday content cadence

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 7.3k ratings
  • My initial 3 star review is below. What happened to this pod. Went from decent, good guests, interesting, to absolute dribble. Unlistenable. horrible. horrific.

    Abort. Avoid. Ahhhh.

    Original review...

    It's ok. He ums and ars a lot and the minis and footy and friends are overkill

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Sanka9
    a month ago
  • Great show boys

    Great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HOKBALL3
    Australia4 months ago
  • Spam

    Stop your marketing spam!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ylw003
    Australia5 months ago
  • Goated

    Me and my nan love listening to this together

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenkos28
    Australia8 months ago
  • Love it!

    Exceptional honest content. Love listening to it. Great work mate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bjotway
    Australia9 months ago

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Many comments highlight the entertainment value and insider football insights as key strengths.
Some listeners call out mid-show ads as intrusive but still rate the show highly for content.
Listeners praise the host's interviewing ability and guest variety, noting strong chemistry and banter.

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#71
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#7
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#26
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#78
Indonesia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cal Twomey on the trade period, the draft, Tassie’s list, cashed-up clubs and the chase for Nas
Q: Can you explain to me pick purchasing?
Twomey describes pick purchasing as using salary-cap space to acquire draft picks, potentially without including a player. He says it could give lower-ranked clubs a way to turn spare cap space into draft capital, subject to limits and safeguards.
Cal Twomey on the trade period, the draft, Tassie’s list, cashed-up clubs and the chase for Nas
Q: Which club do you think will regret doing nothing in the trade period?
Twomey says he is not convinced that clubs should regret inactivity, noting that Hawthorn improved despite not making a major move the previous year. He adds that Adelaide had pursued targets before the trade period and can benefit from keeping its existing group together.
Jack Ginnivan on trades, races, gut punches, recruits and contracts | FAF Fridays
Q: What led to your decision to leave Collingwood for Hawthorn?
Ginnivan says Collingwood offered him a one-year contract, while Hawthorn offered four years and a clearer plan for his development and position. He was attracted by the opportunity to play as a half-forward under coach Sam Mitchell.
Jack Ginnivan on trades, races, gut punches, recruits and contracts | FAF Fridays
Q: How did The Ginnivan Method come about, and what does the program involve?
Ginnivan says the idea came from his friends Gabe and Flynn Perez. It is a six-week online training program combining running, gym sessions, swimming, cycling and recovery guidance, designed for people with or without a football background.
Get ready for Melbourne's historic NFL game with Josh Jenkins, Tommy Sheridan & special guests!
Q: How does the NFL plan to grow its international presence, and why is Melbourne a fit?
The NFL views international expansion as a strategic growth area, leveraging Melbourne's global profile, major venues like the MCG, and a city that already embraces diverse sports culture, to build media partnerships and multi-year events.

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This show mixes casual AFL banter with expert analysis from former players, delivering three weekly episodes that blend game discussion, personal anecdotes, and lighthearted segments. Regulars unpack weekend results, preview upcoming rounds, and bring in rotating guests who offer insider perspectives from AFL circles. The tone stays informal and humorous, with recurring sponsorship reads and community-focused bits that keep fans engaged. A standout trait is the strong on-mic chemistry and willingness to share behind-the-scenes stories, which helps listeners feel part of the group while still getting informed commentary about teams, players, and season trends.

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Footy & Friends launched 8 years ago and published 898 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Footy & Friends include:

1. Jack Ginnivan
2. Cal Twomey
3. Jack Buckley
4. Nick Shipley
5. Zach Williams
6. Toby Green
7. Andrew Jack Russell
8. Andrew Russell

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