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Footy & Friends

by Clubby Sports · English · Sport

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 Bre

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 1 hr 4 min
Latest: 15 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026 · 47 minNew

Where are they now? Dyl & Train revisit the Giants’ 2019 Grand Final team | FAF Fridays

Yesssss Faffers! Massive episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan and Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley! With a different recording schedule this week, the boys went down memory lane and checked in with some of their 2019 GWS teammates in a special 'Where Are They Now?' edition of the show, before wrapping up the program by answering some questions from our loyal Faffers. Enjoy xx If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it with your close personal friends xx 👕…

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12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Dyl’s marathon disaster & does Butters make the Dogs flag-or-bust? | Team Reviews Pt. 2
Yessss Faffers! We had lots on the agenda this morning, with Dyl, Mick & Brett all back together in the studio. Dyl & Mick were a bit worse for wear following their efforts at the Melbourne Marathon Festival yesterday, with Dyl's half-marathon getting plenty of airtime. We then reviewed the seasons of the middle six sides from 2026 season before wrapping up the show with a heavy hearted discussion on Boris. Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it with…
8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Train's footy trip demons, Dyl's horror kits & Mick is ALREADY sucking up to Jaymie Graham! | FAF Fridays
Yesssss Faffers! Massive episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and Mick Barlow! We kicked off the show by discussing North Melbourne's appointment of Jaymie Graham, with Mick giving his thoughts on his new partner in crime. We discussed the latest in the AFL trade landscape, including Rowan Marshall missing St Kilda's best & fairest, before Train wrapped up the show with a footy trip story for the ages. Enjoy xx If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved…
5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
How many clubs can Mabior Chol play for? | Team Reviews Pt. 1
Yessss Faffers! We had plenty to discuss this morning, with Dyl, Mick & Brett convening for the first time since Grand Final week. We kicked off the show by discussing all of the hot Trade topics, with the 2026 Trade Period kicking off today. We then reviewed the seasons of the bottom six sides from 2026 before wrapping up the show by allowing Dyl to answer for some of the ways he let the team down this year. Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it…
1 Oct 2026 · 55 min
Our LIVE reaction to Chris Fagan’s departure + Train’s heartfelt message to the Purple Army | FAF Fridays
Yesssss Faffers! Massive episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan & Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley! We kicked off the show by debriefing on a massive Grand Final week, which included FAF favourite Ross Lyon giving Tommy plenty of drive-bys. Tommy had a passionate message for the Fremantle faithful before we reacted live to Chris Fagan's departure from Brisbane, gave our way-too-early 2027 predictions & plenty more! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it…
30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 AFL Trade Period! | FAF x Tradies
Yessss Faffers! Bit of a different episode today, with Dyl joined by Sam McClure from the Tradies Podcast to preview the 2026 AFL Trade Period. (Brett & Mick sat out due to contract negotiations!) We discussed all of the big potential moves and what they mean for your club, some new names who could enter trade discussions, Dyl ranked the best clubs for free agents and plenty more! Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it with your close personal friends…
28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
FAF x Wharfie Time group therapy session… | Grand Final Review
Yessss Faffers! We had lots and lots on the agenda today following Fremantle's heartbreaking loss to Brisbane in the 2026 AFL Grand Final. We unpacked all of the action with Mick & Brett, with Dyl a late omission due to sickness. We caught up with Mack & Linc after their Grand Final weekends, ran the rule over where the game was won and lost, before ending the show by showing some love to Dyl... Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it with your close…
24 Sep 2026 · 51 min
Grand Final royalty Isaac Smith joins us ahead of the big dance! ft. some Freo champions... | FAF Fridays
Yesssss Faffers! Massive episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and special guest Isaac Smith! The boys were joined by Fremantle champion Hayden Ballantyne for the first half of the show before giving their Grand Final predictions, with Isaac telling stories of his finals heroics and plenty more! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it with your close personal friends xx 🕶️ RIXXIES FAF CODE: dylandfriends 🌷 FAFFERS PATREON:…
23 Sep 2026 · 57 min
“I’m done with this!” Dyl reaches breaking point analysing Freo's match-ups! | Grand Final Preview
Yessss Faffers! HUGE episode today as we look ahead to the 2026 AFL Grand Final! Dyl, Mick & Brett were all up and about as we gave our predictions for Saturday's big dance between Freo and Brisbane, but not before we went through the biggest news stories of the week, revisited some of our pre-season predictions and plenty more! Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it with your close personal friends xx 🌷 FAFFERS PATREON:…
21 Sep 2026 · 59 min
Calling out the biggest self-insertions of preliminary final weekend... | Finals Week 3 Review
Yessss Faffers! Massive episode today with everyone up and about after one of the best weekends of footy EVER! Dyl, Mick & Brett were all in fine form as we reviewed Fremantle's come-from-behind win over Sydney and Brisbane's controversial win over Hawthorn. We also touched on the biggest news headlines of the weekend, Mick ranked the five former Fremantle players who are doing the most self-inserting this week, we previewed the Brownlow Medal count and plenty more! Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are…
17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Campbell Brown joins us to chat Hodgey’s 21st, niche Suns, Footy Show glory days & more! | FAF Fridays
Yesssss Faffers! Jam-packed episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and special guest Campbell Brown! With no Thursday night game to unpack, the boys went down memory lane with Browny as he shared some stories from Hawthorn's premiership years, his move to the Gold Coast, the glory days of the Footy Show and plenty more! We then wrapped up the show by previewing the preliminary -finals this weekend. If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode,…
15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
Zac Dawson joins us to chat Grand Final heartbreak, Ross Lyon’s inner circle & more! | Finals Week 3 Preview
Yessss Faffers! Very exciting preliminary final preview show today as we were joined by another special guest, former Hawk, Saint & Fremantle Docker Zac Dawson! We kicked off the show by going down memory lane with Zac and unpacking the highs, lows and everything in between throughout his career before previewing the two massive games this weekend. Zac ranked his top five teammates based on finals performances, Mick took hold of the power rankings for the week & plenty more! Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever…
14 Sep 2026 · 58 min
“I disrespectfully disagree…” We get analytical as September heats up! | Finals Week 2 Review
Yessss Faffers! We had lots to unpack on today's episode following a big weekend of footy! We kicked off the show with some very exciting announcements before breaking down the biggest news of the weekend: Zak Butters nominating the Western Bulldogs as his preferred club for 2027. We reviewed both semi-finals, ranked the remaining sides in terms of premiership likelihood, told some stories about the boys' first coaches and plenty more! Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the…
10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Nathan Broad joins us to chat flag celebrations, Brett’s pranks, his playing future (?) & more! | FAF Fridays
Yesssss Faffers! Jam-packed episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and special guest Nathan Broad! With no Thursday night game to unpack, the boys went down memory lane with Broady as he shared some stories from Richmond's premiership years, including pranks at the Tigers with Brett, his favourite teammates, a gruesome childhood injury and plenty more. We then wrapped up the show by previewing the semi-finals this weekend. If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if…
9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Matthew Richardson joins us as we open the search for Mick’s FAF replacement... | Finals Week 2 Preview
Yessss Faffers! Brett's favourite guest co-host Richo was back at the desk and we had plenty to discuss! We kicked off the show by going down memory lane with the great man before discussing all of the big trade and contract news from the last few days. We then got stuck into previews of the two semi-finals this weekend. Richo had some great stories to share, including his method for finding out if a draftee would make it, his favourite off-field experiences and plenty more. Also, don't forget to DM us with your pitch to keep Mick on FAF! Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please…
7 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Get ready for Melbourne's historic NFL game with Josh Jenkins, Tommy Sheridan & special guests!
Yessss Faffers! Very exciting bonus episode for you all, as we were lucky enough to record an NFL special in conjunction with Visit Victoria. Dyl, alongside NFL tragic Josh Jenkins and Tommy Sheridan, gave you all the information you need heading into Friday's historic NFL game in Melbourne. The boys were also joined by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Bono and Visit Victoria CEO Brendan McClements. Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it…
7 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
Mick’s FAF future... is his hat in the ring? | Finals Week 1 Review
Yessss Faffers! Big episode today with Dyl, Mick & Brett all full of energy on Monday morning as they unpacked a big weekend of finals footy. We kicked off the show by discussing North Melbourne's decision to part ways with Alastair Clarkson, with Mick giving his thoughts after working alongside Clarko for a number of years. We unpacked Nick Butler's breaking news regarding Zac Bailey, Tom Morris' interaction with Tex Walker, ranked the premiership hopes and plenty more. Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you…
4 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
The Purple Pewtch disaster! ft. Nick Butler | FAF Fridays
Yesssss Faffers! Jam-packed episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and returning special guest, Nick Butler. The boys went analytical and unpacked Freo's disaster performance against the Hawks last night before sharing plenty of stories and looking ahead to a massive weekend of finals footy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it with your close personal friends xx RIXXIES FAF CODE: dylandfriends Join the waitlist for the…
2 Sep 2026 · 31 min
Emergency Podcast: Alastair Clarkson SACKED!
Yessss Faffers! Following the news that Alastair Clarkson has been sacked by North Melbourne, we called in the big guns for an emergency reaction pod! Join Dyl, Linc & Butts as we react to the big news and give our thoughts on what’s next for the North Melbourne Football Club. Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it with your close personal friends xx 🌷 FAFFERS PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/footyandfriends…
1 Sep 2026 · 56 min
Was this the worst performance in FAF history? | Finals Week 1 Preview
Yessss Faffers! Entertaining episode as always on our preview show as we looked ahead to the first week of the AFL finals. The crew were all in fine form, with Dyl unveiling his theory on why Carlton have hit form at the right time of year, Mick going down a different route with his weekly Masterclass, Brett up and about after landing his own personal sponsor, Mack wasting no time giving his new business venture plenty of airtime and Linc giving a shoutout to his dad ahead of Freo's clash with Hawthorn on Thursday night. Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our…
31 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Shane Biggs joins us to chat Grand Final stories, Libba's haircuts, the Dogs' rat pack & more! | Wildcard Round Review
Yessss Faffers! Very special episode today as we are joined by 2016 premiership player and Western Bulldogs cult hero Shane Biggs! Shane had plenty of great stories to share, including his memories from the 2016 finals run, Tom Liberatore's haircuts, the time he gave a fan a heart attack and plenty more. We also reviewed the first edition of Wildcard Round and got an update on Mack's business venture. Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it with your…
28 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Hayden Ballantyne joins us to chat Legends Game, Ross stories, Derby fights & more! | FAF Fridays
Yesssss Faffers! Jam-packed episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and special guest Hayden Ballantyne! The boys unpacked all of the action from last night's Legends Game before we went down memory lane with our guest to chat Ross Lyon stories, Derbies, fines and plenty more! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it with your close personal friends xx RIXXIES FAF CODE: dylandfriends 🌷 FAFFERS PATREON:…
26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
The FAF Civil War has begun... | Wildcard Round Preview
Yessss Faffers! Big episode today with Dyl, Brett, Mike and especially Mack bringing plenty of juice. We kicked off the show by discussing one of our own going rogue and creating a breakaway podcast against company wishes. We also discussed Dyl's big night at the AFL Awards, looked ahead to tomorrow night's Legends Game and previewed the two massive Wildcard Finals. Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share it with your close personal friends xx 🎫 SIT AT…
24 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
The Untold Story Behind an AFL Star’s Crazy Debut… | Round 24 Review ft Jarryd Lyons
Yessss Faffers! We had plenty to unpack on Monday morning with the AFL home & away season all wrapped up. Former Crow, Sun & Lion Jarryd Lyons joined the show and shared plenty of stories about his time on the Gold Coast with Mick. We answered all of the big questions in our new Samsung Replay of the Week segment, Brett fired back at Dion Prestia, Dyl was pulled up for lying about an infamous story and plenty more! Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please share…
21 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Dion Prestia: Retired or Delisted?? | FAF Fridays
Dion Prestia joins the boys for a massive episode of FAF Fridays. Firstly, Tommy and Dyl grill the ‘human meatball’ on his “retirement” … or was he really delisted? Plus, he reveals what his future might hold. Prestia then opens up on the early days at the Gold Coast Suns, playing with Gary Ablett, portables and the incredible 2010 draft class. But don’t worry Tigers fans, there is plenty for you as well. From playing with Dusty, how the Tigers built their list and the trades that set up a dynasty - it is all here. It wouldn’t be a guest episode without a re-draft, as the boys tackle a…
19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Dyl FINALLY pushed Brett too far… | Round 24 Preview
Big one today FAFFERS, fresh off a huge week in the AFL world. We touch on the serious allegations surrounding the Sydney Swans before our regularly scheduled programming. Dyl manages to properly piss Brett off along the way, Nick Holman calls in live to discuss his 'retirement' and of course your standard preview of round 23! 🎟️ GRAND FINAL BREAKFAST TICKETS: ⁠⁠CLICK HERE 🛠️ TRADIES PODCAST: WATCH | LISTEN 🌷 FAFFERS PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/footyandfriends ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👕 BUY MERCH HERE:…
17 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Is it time for the AFL to introduce ‘Silly Round’? + Mick has an exciting announcement! | Round 23 Review
Yessss Faffers! Big episode today with Dyl, Mick & Brett all up and about on Monday morning. There was plenty on the agenda as we caught up on everything from the past week before getting stuck into some very harsh listener feedback, going through the hot topics in Linc's List and reviewing all the big Round 23 matches. We went down memory lane to discuss what it's like to be a player at this time of year in 'This Is How You Remind Me', and Mick also had a very exciting announcement! Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing…
14 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Re-drafting the 2011 SUPER draft with industry experts! ft. Adam Tomlinson | FAF Fridays
Yesssss Faffers! Jam-packed episode today with Tommy "Horse Teeth" Sheridan, Dylan "Bug Eyes" Buckley and returning special guest Adam Tomlinson. With no AFL men's game to review last night, the boys went deep into the archives and reflected on their draft memories from 2011, as we caught up with former recruiters and experts to hear all of their memories from the famous draft. It's a longer episode today, so strap in and enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the episode, please…
12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
‘Can we cut that?’ ‘No!’ Dyl held to account + are we allowed at Brett’s house? | Round 23 Preview
Yessss Faffers! We had lots to get through today, with the usual panel of Dyl, Brett & Mick all at their best for an afternoon recording. We kicked off the show with Mick's heartfelt apology to his family after the comments he made on Monday's show, while Brett continued his very stern criticism of Dyl's diet. We looked ahead to all of the Round 23 matches before Linc's exclusive one-on-one interview with fellow 2019 draftee Hayden Young. Mack answered a call from his dad live on the show, a Crows nuffie jumped on to reflect on Taylor Walker's career following his retirement announcement, we…
10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
A week is a loooong time in footy & Cam Zurhaar fires back at Dyl! | Round 22 Review
Yessss Faffers! There was plenty on the agenda today, with Dyl, Brett & Mike all in fine form on Monday morning. We had an interesting start to the show, with one member of the FAF team receiving some very strong feedback after his comments last week. We then went through the biggest stories of the week in Linc's List, Dyl explained why a week is a long time in footy and, as always, we had plenty of analysis from a big weekend of footy. Enjoy! If you want to support Footy & Friends, please give us our flowers by clicking follow or subscribing wherever you are listening, and if you loved the…

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Footy & Friends is a English sport podcast from Clubby Sports. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Clubby Sports
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 1 hr 4 min
Latest episode: 15 Oct 2026
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