Where does Buddy sit among the modern footy greats?

This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss the sudden retirement of Hawthorn and Sydney great Lance Franklin.

Where does “Buddy” stack up among modern footy greats, and did he have a bigger impact in his time at the Hawks or at the Swans?

That discussion was recorded after Gleeson, Niall and Caroline Wilson sat down for their weekly footy chat, which focused on the round of upsets that had ramifications on the top eight.

Melbourne continued their brilliant form, with Max Gawn again carrying the ruck load, and ahead of the ball, they looked as sharp as they have all season, with Harrison Petty and Jacob van Rooyen combining for 10 goals. Where does Brodie Grundy sit now, with just four rounds to play before finals?

The Blues and Giants have also added to their run of wins, while Port Adelaide, the Brisbane Lions and Geelong have all faltered, with the Power and Cats to meet this week in a defining clash.

Port Adelaide’s handling of the concussion protocols were scrutinised by the panel, on the same day it was revealed Aliir Aliir and Lachie Jones would both miss the trip to Geelong due to concussion.

And is Steven King putting his hand up for a senior job, after the Suns’ terrific win over the Lions?

All that and more in this week’s episode of the Real Footy Podcast.

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