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Footy & Friends

Clubby Sports
AFL
Mental Health
Australian Football League
Carlton Football Club
Brisbane Lions
Carlton
Gold Coast Suns
Collingwood
Betterhelp
Australian Rules Football
Carlton Dry
Footy
North Melbourne
Gather Round
Port Adelaide
Essendon
Australian Football League (AFL)
Western Bulldogs
West Coast Eagles
Dylan Buckley

The Footy Podcast nobody asked for with Dyl Buckley, Brett Deledio & Mick Barlow.

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Latest Episodes

Yessss Faffers!

We had plenty to unpack on Monday following a record-breaking weekend of footy! Mick took us behind the curtain of North’s remarkable 43-point comeback win, Dyl went into list manager mode and took Brett to task over the future of Es... more

Yesssss Faffers!

Another big episode this morning with Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley, Tommy "Horseteeth" Sheridan and returning co-host Callan Ward. The boys unpacked all the action from Tassie as Hawthorn came from behind to beat Adelaide by 9 points be... more

Yessss Faffers!

We had a very special episode today, with 3x premiership Hawk Josh Gibson and former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell joining us, thanks to the 2026 Carlton Draft. Dyl & Mick picked their brains on some incredible stories from their pl... more

Yessss Faffers!

We had lots to unpack on the show today. Dyl kicked things off with some strong feedback for the boundary riders at AFL games. We unpacked Carlton’s first win under new coach Josh Fraser, gave Melbourne their flowers after another st... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Gibson
Three-time Premiership player, Hall of Fame-caliber defender
Carlton Football Club
Episode: Josh Gibson & Dyson Heppell talk three-peats, Vegas & country footy | Round 11 Preview
Rory Atkins
Former AFL player with stints at Adelaide Crows, Gold Coast, Port Adelaide, later coaching roles; frequent guest on the show
Australian Football League (AFL)
Episode: Rory Atkins joins us to chat Power Stance, Shit Dogs & Two's Two's | FAF Fridays
Matt Henderson
Acting Superintendent, Victoria Police
Victoria Police
Episode: I tried to get my co-workers to confess crimes to a police officer | Minis #182
Sullivan Robey
Rising footballer featured on the show
Sullivan Robey's football club (as introduced)
Episode: We predicted Carlton’s next coach & Sullivan Robey joins us! | Footy & Friends
Adam Tomlinson
Professional AFL player, guest on episode
Greater Western Sydney Giants
Episode: Wharfie Time & wild GWS locker room stories with Adam Tomlinson | FAF Fridays
Jed Lamb
Former AFL player, invited guest
Geelong Falcons, Geelong/Prospect teams
Episode: We ranked the greatest country AFL footballers ever with Dyson Heppell | Footy & Friends
Cal Ward
Former AFL player, Giants captain, now involved in Giants-related roles
Greater Western Giants (Giants)
Episode: Cal Ward joins us to unpack the game of the year & GWS’ 2019–20 de-listings | FAF Fridays
Sam Grlj
Rising Star nominee
Telstra Rising Star
Episode: We launched a new segment with one of the AFL’s brightest young stars! | Footy & Friends
Anthony Koutoufides
Former Carlton footballer, premiership player
Carlton Football Club
Episode: Anthony Koutoufides joins us to chat 90s footy, Baggers & performing under pressure | Footy & Friends

Host

Dylan Buckley
Host of Footy & Friends; leads conversations with guests and banter with co-hosts

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 7.2k ratings
  • Goated

    Me and my nan love listening to this together

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenkos28
    Australia3 months ago
  • Love it!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bjotway
    Australia4 months ago
  • Ripper

    This is a fantastic podcast and one I couldn’t recommend more. Excellent guests and Dyl is top notch as host. Love for you to go international with guests - will only send this show further into the stratosphere. Keep up the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Floydy77
    Australia9 months ago
  • 💜🤍💚❤️

    Fantastic group dynamics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GalacticP
    United States10 months ago
  • Shoutout

    You said in the mini last week that we had to leave a good review and 5 stars so now I need a shoutout.

    From James

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James Sicily
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some feedback notes mid-show ads can disrupt flow, but overall positive reception.
Listeners love the genuine camaraderie and entertaining banter between hosts and guests.
Strong appreciation for the mix of nostalgia with current AFL topics and light sponsorships.
Guests are consistently praised for variety and depth of AFL insights.
Episodes with high-profile guests tend to drive standout engagement.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#65
Australia/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#9
Australia/Sports
Spotify
#33
Australia/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#116
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#15
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#96
Indonesia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cal Ward joins us to unpack the game of the year & GWS’ 2019–20 de-listings | FAF Fridays
Q: What are the implications of overtime in AFL games?
Overtime could increase TV time and revenue, but it needs coordination between teams; some guests advocate for a structured overtime format to avoid endless draws while others prefer a quick resolution.
Anthony Koutoufides joins us to chat 90s footy, Baggers & performing under pressure | Footy & Friends
Q: 1999 grand final talk: what was going through your mind as you prepared and how did you sustain focus?
He explains leaning into big moments, trusting preparation, and having Johns Elliott's words guiding him, which helped him stay composed and execute under pressure during the grand final, even as nerves and expectations ran high.
Mike Barlow tells all on his coaching future... Round 3 Preview | Footy & Friends
Q: Mike, how are you coping with the coaching conversations and your future in the industry?
Mike describes ongoing reflection on coaching opportunities and the evolving landscape, indicating openness to future roles and a strategic view on where his experience can add value.
Chatting F1, Mindset, and AI with some special friends! | Minis #179
Q: When is the launch and how can people get involved?
They discuss an upcoming beta launch in a couple of months, a waitlist on pocketmentor.com, and how early signups will gain access to testing and feedback opportunities.
Chatting F1, Mindset, and AI with some special friends! | Minis #179
Q: What exactly is Pocket Mentor and how did the idea start?
The founders describe initial experiments with personal AI agents, the need for guardrails, and how they decided to build something bespoke to deliver grounded, high-performance coaching.

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A casually bold sports talk show centered on AFL culture, players' careers, and behind-the-scenes footy lore, delivered with strong camaraderie and banter. Guests range from legendary and rising AFL figures to coaches and club insiders, often sharing career memories, leadership insights, and off-field stories. The show blends nostalgia with current discussions, sponsor spots, and lighthearted segments that keep the vibe lively and relatable for footy fans. Noteworthy is the consistent guest diversity and the hosts' genuine, playful dynamic which helps bring out candid anecdotes and practical perspectives for listeners and potential guests alike.

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Recent guests on Footy & Friends include:

1. Josh Gibson
2. Rory Atkins
3. Matt Henderson
4. Sullivan Robey
5. Adam Tomlinson
6. Jed Lamb
7. Cal Ward
8. Sam Grlj

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