Rob Reacts to... Lance 'Buddy' Franklin's 23 biggest and best goals | Buddy 300 | AFL

[@marko651]

Running on the field is a tradition when you kick 100 goals in a season .

[@Simmo87]

Here's some added context, just for enjoyment and understanding's sake. Goal 22 - His 10th goal that game, that happens for only one player once a year thesedays, tops. Goal 21 - Franklin's 2nd career goal. 16 - Not context but yeah, the bend is intentional. Dropping it on the outside of the boot helps it to bend and bounce. The amount of power and exact foot position determine when it jumps back and how drastically. 14 - 13th goal for the game, phenomenal. Hearing the commentator get on board and start counting them up is a good watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIuko4xmeL9pd7s 13 - 100th goal for the regular season. Only 28 people ever have done this. Franklin is still the most recent. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJbCgqahnsStmtU 12 - One of his early breakout games. 11 - Franklin had just moved to Sydney on a ridiculous contract, 9 years long for lots of money, almost unheard of. This was in his first season with them and there was still talk about the absurd contract, hence the commentary. 10 - Kicked during a Grand Final when the Hawks really needed it, all momentum was against them at this stage. 8 - This goal was immediately reminiscent of one he kicked a few years earlier (goal 1). Bruce McAvaney was lamenting the retirement of his long time commentary buddy Dennis Cometti who called the original goal. 5 - Preliminary final, winner goes through to the Grand Final. Look at the time and the score! 4 - The defender on Franklin here was Brian Lake, one of the absolute best of his generation, compounding the austere of this shot. 3 - Yes, you're right, context is evident. With the time thing... there's 2 clocks. The countdown clock is the only one that means anything, time on it always stops when the ball is dead, and the quarter ends when it reaches zero. What they're showing here, like they used to do all the time in older matches, is the count UP clock, which shows the time since the start of the quarter, including all dead time. So, some quarters go for longer than others because of the variability in dead time. Count up clocks used to be shown, and countdown clocks hidden, to keep players and fans guessing how long there was to go, to increase the tension... or something. 1 - The amazing thing about this is that 3 minutes earlier he did almost the exact same thing. The second one was harder, making it look like he was just trying to top himself. Absolute skill and confidence. Once again, take note of the time and match situation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXaupml4o9WhbqM Great reaction btw, enjoy your insights, loving the channel.

[@johncarr878]

What he said

[@RobReacts1]

Thats a lot of added context :) Some of these videos really do need the contect behind them!

[@triddah2924]

The count up clock only started when the countdown clock reached the 5 minute mark in the last quarter and would switch to and count up from 25 minutes (5 minute warning). Imo they should bring this back, always lifted the tension in tight games and caught you completely off-guard when the siren sounded. Although I must say I do remember games where it felt like they'd keep the game going because the team that was behind by less then a goal was attacking but the moment they turned it over the siren would sound... (little bit like soccer when they're in time-on and the end of each half always seems to end during stoppages or just as a goalkeeper would kick the ball in.

[@gamortie]

“Denis, I need you” is a call for Denis Cometti, a silver tongued commentator with a gift for a unique and whimsical turn of phrase

[@gamortie]

The commentator from #5

[@RobReacts1]

oh ahaha!

[@andrewdavis6012]

@@rickyd.989 to right mate

[@harveytaylor8464]

Dribbling the ball off the outside of the foot ain’t luck, pure skill

[@RobReacts1]

Well im sure it has a small amount of luck at least

[@Yumm...]

@@RobReacts1 you should react to “AFL - The Art of the Dribble Goal” it has players explaining how they kick those goals and highlights of them. As kids here in Aus were grow up kicking small footies down hallways to bend into doors. Really enjoy your reactions

[@leopardgaming8064]

@@RobReacts1 Im 13 and I know for a fact you can control a dribble kick like that. I can do it every time

[@chrispugsly]

@@RobReacts1 small amount of luck , but if you can get the first bounce on the ground right it usually follows the intended trajectory

[@themoviehobbit355]

Daniel Motlop from port Adelaide was a pro a these kind of kicks. He also could kick it from behind the behind post and get it threw the goal yes I know that’s impossible but he will explain it on KZbin. If you wanted to have a look :)

[@tiger-jc6cp]

Being an AFL fan a lot of react videos have come through my feed over the years. Normally they’re pretty low effort with very little talking but in the videos I’ve seen of you it’s great to see you stopping the video and thoughtfully providing your own takes and opinions. It’s also really interesting to see you make comparisons to your experiences with other sports. Really enjoying the videos mate keep up the good work

[@johncarr878]

Agree…love Rob’s videos.

[@RobReacts1]

Thank you so much! This sort of comment is why im doing what im doing! Im trying to be different to other reactors who just go "WOOOAH" at big hits videos. Im trying to look more in depth at the sports, players culture etc and relate things to what i know and see whats the same and different :) Spread the word :D

[@RobReacts1]

Means a lot John. Thank you!

[@geraldinegaynor1360]

I retired seven years ago from NSW and did not know what AFL was all about but from watching your videos, I have become a fan of AFL. My aim is to see a live game before I die. The reaction of the people from overseas who watch these programs for the first time is hilarious.

[@pamelalording691]

This Noongar man is an utter champion. Noongar is an area in WA where his mob comes from.

[@mimig7251]

Some context; He is a left footer and many of these are kicked from the left pocket. A difficult skill. A right footer from the left pocket has it much easier.

[@annab8189]

He virtually has no ego. Just walks on the field, does his job and walks off. Very little yahoo, and no showing off. A true legend.

[@duke_hugo]

Number 4 the defender was Brian Lake, possibly the best full back of the era. Buddy made him look like nothing

[@oscarcooke5060]

The AFL ball bounces very predictably when kicked along the ground like that - very hard skill to do on the run though

[@samhamilton6344]

Something to keep in mind with Buddy is that he's 6'6" maybe 6'7" so his agility and speed for his size is very unique for the league. Also the 100 goals in a season has only been done by 28 players in 150 or so years, so needless to say it was a big deal at the time, and has actually not happened since (2008). Funnily enough, a Carlton player called Brendan Fevola was playing in this match, the last of the season, and kicked 7 goals to end up on 99 for the season. Hawthorn flooded defenders back to stop him from getting his 8th out of petty competitiveness lol. And as kids we would spend hours perfecting kicking the ball along the ground getting it to curve with the bounce, so given the weather conditions, it's typically mostly skill with some luck needed if the ground is wet. Love the reacts :)

[@gamortie]

Can I say that your grasp of the nuances of the game, along with your objective sporting intelligence, put you high in the ranks of international AFL reactors, and make me appreciate and enjoy your reactions whenever I see them pop up on my feed.

[@RobReacts1]

Cheers Gamortie! Im using my background as a football ref, coach and fan to look more indepth at the videos! Glad you are enjoying them! Spread the word :)

[@josho851]

6:53 we are taught these kicks growing up. I remember playing between 7-14 years old playing as a junior we would practise all types of kicks in all situations

[@marionreeves4561]

part of the reason the first one was special was it was against his old coach and team - Hawthorn

[@michaelstanton4059]

Most players these days are very good at the dribble kick. Everyone in my generation(I'm 19) has grown up practicing it. Also you can just imagine the headache the defenders got trying to contain Franklin & Rioli. Roughead and others too are guns as well. Elite forwardline.

[@yoshistar8889]

Shhhh don’t tell Dunstall that.

[@michaelstanton4059]

@@yoshistar8889 Haha. That's why you have to practice so you can execute it well and avoid a Dunstall rant

[@linux49er]

Considering he's 6 ft 6in tall, Buddy is remarkably quick across the field!

[@donnahearn1651]

My hubby & I have been following your recent adventures in AFL with great delight! After 25 odd years as a Swans tragic, I was especially happy to see you in our jersey & proudly proclaiming yourself a Swans supporter! You'll notice the swans logo is a silhouette cross between a white swan & the Sydney Opera House. It's true that the Swans are a team that are not greatly disliked with AFL fans, but there have been some great games that became grudges - especially during the finals (Hawthorn & West Coast Eagles come to mind).... Always worth a look back if you are interested - some triumphs & some tears!

[@RobReacts1]

Well I'm so glad you have been watching. The red and white goes well with my home team Southampton in football 😊

[@johnsutton3600]

@@RobReacts1 Southampton! Your old boy Le Tissier, if born an Aussie would have been good at our game. Height, build, athletic, strong, sense of the occasion

[@RobReacts1]

@@johnsutton3600 haha I'm not sure on that one. He was never known for being that quick. 🤣

[@johnsutton3600]

@@RobReacts1 speed of mind, and in our game, of hand, can be even more important than foot speed. Some of the greatest, such as Diesel Williams could not run out of sight in a London fog but he could find the ball in a mass of arms and legs and fire out a handball to a running team mate in a flash. Not spectacular but great player.

[@bluecollarscientist216]

I’m sure you’ve heard it before. But the dribble kick along the ground is actually relatively simple physics. As you see with the snaps (curls right to left) or banana bends (left to right). The dribble kick works on the opposite fashion. Unless you butcher where you his the ball it will almost always curl in the intended direction. How much it curls depends on the angle the ball is dropped at, which part of the ball and how hard you hit it. Simply put - it curls because you kick the ball the opposite direction to the way you make the ball rotate, causing revs opposing the ball Trajectory. This is why the closer to the outside posts ones you’ll see are hit softer on a sharper ball angle as the bending effect is minimised when more force is propelling it straight. In terms of luck, I’d the ball is spinning end over end there’s not a lot of luck to it, but skill. If the ball is rolling or bouncing on different sides there’s more luck. These kicks are easy to do at the park by yourself, much harder to pull of under pressure and on the the run. Just my two cents. Great channel’

[@jackstrybosch9069]

The dribble kick along the ground is kicked so the ball spins and hits the ground on a particular angle so that the ball bounces in the opposite direction to the side of the ball that hits the ground, but the momentum of the ball keeps the ball going somewhat forward, so that's why it curves like it did.

[@spudgm1532]

The clock only stops during general play, it's called "time on" once general play is finished & we enter the time on period the clock keeps ticking until that extra time is used.

[@Alex-dz2et]

In terms of the accuracy of the egg shaped ball, professional players do know how the ball will act once it leaves the boot. Think of it as similar to a spin bowler in cricket. They know the correct placement of the boot to the ball to produce the desired spin, distance and trajectory

[@SirFeesh]

After a lot of practice and experience a player can predict how the ball bounces but it’s still really hard and Buddy is one of the best players in the comp

[@timashwood9973]

I retract my earlier statement - you’re already an honorary Aussie because of you Buddy Franklin comments. Welcome Rob. Welcome down under.

[@RobReacts1]

haha and guess who is having a chat with Buddys cousin tomorrow! (Dale Kickett's son) :D

[@briangill4000]

17:40. The Dennis reference was to Dennis cometti. One of the best commentators ever... He know Dennis would have a great 1 liner to explain his brilliance.

[@jimr4354]

Impressed with your dedication to watching Australia’s great sport. These goals really make you understand why Australian’s think they have the best sport in the world in Aussie Rules. These tricks shots off the side of the boot are practiced all of the time. Buddy stands 6’foot 5” so has a strong leg to go with it. Supreme athlete blessed with skill. Few of his size have his agility. The commentator who said where are you Dennis is Bruce MacAcaney who retired from broadcasting this year after 4 decades. Led the OIlympics on Ch 7,racing and so many other events. Icon known for his extensive knowledge. The Dennis is Dennis Cometti who retired the previous year,another supreme commentator with some classic commentary.

[@RobReacts1]

Cheers Jim. I am loving learning about it. Looking into Australia is making me want to come down under next year!

[@timwalsh7484]

Not luck my friend, incredible skill!!

[@lucilleh4128]

Good old buddy! Also lovin these everyday uploads! :) Outstanding vid!

[@RobReacts1]

Cheers Lucille

[@linux49er]

Running onto the ground to celebrate Buddy's 100th goal that season (2008) which in modern football has become a rare feat.

[@moniquepotter2227]

There’s only one goal, its to get a goal 🤣 Your reactions are priceless!!

[@gbsailing9436]

Loved your reaction here. I had not seen all these, but clearly - as you said - he is a goal scoring machine!!! Or was, Not doing to well at the present! I think he needs to do more pre-season prep. Still, nice work. I'd love it if you could research and react to the other huge Swans Scorer of recent years: Adam Goodes, He was a stellar defender and goal scorer for them for over ten years. Fantastic personality and super athletic as well.

[@kadedavey3256]

With the 2nd one for him to hurdle the player keep running at full pace keep his feet and then off 3 steps kick it 80 m is why that one was so good

[@digrar]

23 - Huge, he's kicked from inside the square. 22 - He's roved it like a small forward (he's 6'5) and kicked 10, his second biggest bag and a pretty rare achievement these days. 21- Wearing 38, his first 2 years. Left foot kick from the left pocket on the run, 40 out. He's a freak. 20 - Sells the candy twice then slots it from 50 out off a couple of steps. 19 - Brute strength to slip a tackle like that, then slot the goal from 50, under the pump. 18 - On the left boundary, kicking with his left, the goals look half a meter wide from there, dribbles it. Freak. 17 - Nearly 80m, huge kick. 16 - They practice them, he would have been very confident. The indigenous players in particular (Buddy, Eddie, Cyril, Liam etc) have outstanding touch, timing and coordination. 15 - Again brute strength. His current top 10 is bags of 13, 10, 9, 9, 9, 8, 8 8, 8, 8. Yep oiled up, good in cold wet weather and helps with getting tackled. 14 - 13 goals. 13 - No free kick, guys often miss the easy ones. He's kicked 100 goals, a really rare event only 4 times this century and not done since Buddy did it in 2008, the club wasn't punished, unsure what the AFL will do in the future, they wouldn't be keen on it. Hawthorn Hawks. 12 - Again wearing 38, left foot, left pocket etc. 11 - He'd just signed a 9 year 10 million dollar contract. We'd seen nothing like it. 70m kick. 10 - Grand Final, 70m kick. Huge. 09 - Selling candy. 08 - Huge run, left foot, left pocket. I think that was goal of the year. Bruce being a knob in the commentary box. 07 - Just very skillful. 06 - Big fend off, big kick in traffic. 05 - Skillful tap on and pick up, then the checkside dribble kick. 04 - The big contest with a very good Hackman, then the freakish pick up and big kick. Very few people can do that, miracle. 03 - Kicking for goal, outside 50, seconds left, they're behind, elimination final. That's a huge moment. Time on, the game stops and starts, the time keepers clock only going when the game is playing. The clock we can see shows the time the quarter has been going for, maybe 30 minutes, depending on how many goals have been kicked, an injury stopage etc. At various times the broadcast has shown elapsed time, or the actual game time, or a count down, depending on the AFL and where they're at. 02 - The hurdle and the massive kick from inside the square. 01 - Self explanatory.

[@RobReacts1]

haha thanks for the extra details. Some of these compilations really do need the context behind what made them special

[@212mochaman]

Bit of context on a couple of em 1. 100 goals in a season has a century long tradition of invade the pitch, no one gets fined, stewards generally know and sprint to form a circle to protect the player. They also do it if they get 1000, 1100, 1200 etc goals for a career. No one's kicked 100 in a season since 2. "Give him a longer contract", sydney signed him for 10 years, he's 34 now and has 2 years left on it

[@lazygoose1945]

In regards to your question at 7:20, those dribble kicks are actually very predictable in the direction they bend. However, its lots more difficult to put the right amount of weight into the kick to get it to bend the right amount. So it's pure skill

[@RobReacts1]

must take a fair bit of practice and lots of skill

[@mikeythehat6693]

They can direct the way a grubber kick bounces , by how they hold the ball in the drop which determines where contact is made on the ball . Having said that , there is also a mountain of luck to get it to bend into the goal . What we don't see in this video is all the many numerous times that a player has attempted this and failed , believe me , the video would be interminably long .

[@thebiglebelski]

some context about the first goal shown of buddy is that it was against his old side

[@theowenssailingdiary5239]

The dribbles along the ground are deliberate. Most juniors can do this to a degree

[@aussie3654]

I was at the mcg for the last one, a bombers supporter, he did that same goal 2 minutes later. Buddy went from Hawthorn to Sydney on a 10 yr contract for $10 million largest contract in AFL history

[@MarkHodgettsWriter]

Getting the ball to dribble and bend is a learned and practiced skill perhaps originally done by Collingwood's Peter Daicos who would routinely kick at least one of these a week. When asked ho he did it, Daicos alluded to the shape of the ball and getting it to spin reliably when kicked at certain angles. After Daicos a whole generation of players put the kick into their kit bag. Few do it as well or as reliably as Buddy. You can watch Daicos talk through his memories of what he then regarded as his best 10 goals kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZTEeqZ4abuIj5I

[@ganneswilliams641]

Peter was absolutely amazing with his angled goals.He truly did make it look easy.

[@neilrowe119]

They practice and consistently kick those along the ground all the time now

[@RobReacts1]

yea i bet!

[@lukeparisot7252]

the one that gives me goosebumps is #5. in a massive final, prelim final ie: semi final. very late in a tough, gruelling and epic match where both teams are running on empty and sheer willpower alone. that game was one of the best games i've ever seen too. but the battle that was this game was just so good. the other team (my team) ending up winning by a very tight margin and i was there live at the stadium.

[@mattallen2801]

The celebration was for Buddy's 100th goal in a season, and only the 28th player in 150yrs to reach that milestone and is still the last to accomplish it. The funny thing is a Carlton opposition player was also going for his 100th goal in this g ame and Hawthorne played in such away that it prevented him from reaching it.

[@mathewkelly9968]

Because hawthorn are a dirty team when they are going good ....... and I'm a hawks supporter

[@mattallen2801]

@@mathewkelly9968 I did see a KZbin video where I think it was the coach at time said that they did do the Carlton player wrong and that they wished they had played a normal game instead of a targeted game to restrict his ability to reach the milestone too

[@jamestabbit4176]

Fev was ROBBED. Still dirty to this very day -.-

[@jamestabbit4176]

Like imagine having two players kicking their hundredth goal in the same bloody game! Would never be repeated in history! But Clarko had to be a dog about it

[@edwardsbj0849]

I was at the game when Buddy kicked his 100 for the season. The ground announcer was saying “don’t run onto the ground” flat out but no one listened. Buddy did get out and was taken to the rooms while people were still trying to get to him. It took about 15 minutes for everyone to get off the ground. Brendan Fevola for Carlton was also aiming for his 100th in that same game but didn’t kick any.

[@RobReacts1]

haha we have the same on the last day of the football season when your team gets promoted. Signs go up on the displays not to run onto the pitch ahaha

[@ragingstorm79]

The bending along the ground is a legit skill they practice rather than luck. It's at the stage now where those kicks and bending them through the air is easier for the players than having to kick in a straight line

[@RobReacts1]

Oh im not saying they are not skilled, it takes immense skill. But when the ball bounces you need a little luck

[@kadedavey3256]

With the dribble along the ground goal he is skilful enough to make it swing that way and he knows just where and how to kick it to Make it swing that way

[@davehocking4091]

One of the telecasters used to have '5 min warning' and the Countdown clock would go to the total expired time in the quarter clock. Just so those at home didnt know exactly when the game was going to end. The same at the ground, people dont know exactly when the siren is going to go. If the quarter hits 30 minutes you know you've got very little time left.

[@stevemurrell6167]

The amazing thing about the game where Buddy got his 100th goal for the season was that the other teams full forward, Brendon Fevola was also shooting for 100 goals in a season in that game, the last round of the season. He ended up on 99. It would have been a never repeated occurrence had he also made it......but Buddy's ground invasion was phenomenal. The AFL had warned the public not to even try to run on but the rest is history. You can actually see security opening the gates in defeat. Great night!

[@RobReacts1]

Oh wow! Yea imagine if they both got to 100 in the same game!!

[@TheWesternunionman]

Hello Rob....Tiger9910 addressed you as "Mate"...almost makes you one of us...no missing out on your shout 'Mate'.....be well young Robert.

[@harysmith1024]

We can kick the ball in many different ways in all codes, rugby league , union and AFL, we can bend it grubber it torpedo it back spin it.

[@harysmith1024]

When you torpedo the ball, it depends which side of your foot you kicking it from inside or outside you can get the ball to swing through the air, right to left or vis versa. The grubber is you drop it to the ground quickly and just tap it with your foot so it slowly bounce up and down and your team mate will be on the fly to pick it up and run away and score. The up and under, you can put all sorts of variations on this one, punt the ball as hard and high as you can, the opposing dude doesn't know where it's really going, he's just hanging there trying to catch it. I hope havnt bored you mate. Love from Australia.

[@martywest6388]

You have GOT to react t o the pitch invasion when kicked his 1000th, Love your work.

[@bobwilliams8867]

Check out Tony Lockett Saints Full Forward, then later in his career moved to the Swans. Holds the record for most goals 1360, 22 times kicked 10 or more goals in a game. Arguably the best Full Forward of the modern era (AFL post VFL)

[@TheWesternunionman]

Ah now we open up the "dark arts" of time on.

[@barryschwarz]

Yeah, it's possible to kick a grubber (bouncing along the ground) with the ball at an angle fit to tumble in a curve. Analogous to throwing a frisbee with a curve. If you get the angle right by the first bounce it will go the way you expect, but it IS definitely an elite level skill to pull it off most times instead of occasionally.

[@julianbyas]

I think for some context, most of these goals are either sheer skill or clutch moments that very few other players in the league could pull off, if any. But mostly the fact that to the inexperienced eye, they’re wondering what’s so special about these goals... the difficulty rating is just so bloody high, yet he makes it look so easy and under way less pressure than is actually being applied. He always looks like he’s got so much time where other players would just panic/rush their kick under even just perceived pressure from the opposition, let alone casually shrugging off tackles and bombing 60-70m goals off one step!

[@OTDPlantagenet]

yeah, with regard to the running onto the pitch, it is tradition. Go back and review it again, you will see that the officials actually throw the gates open. It isn't an abberation. Cheers rob, you are doing a fantastic job

[@RobReacts1]

I can tell you for nothing that wouldnt happen in football haha

[@Yumm...]

@@RobReacts1 the commentary is great at the moment “People power has spoken!” There was a lot of controversy leading into this game because they didn’t want fans running on as it has been a thought in the modern game. Once the first few fans ran on the security made it safer instead of fighting it

[@RobReacts1]

@@Yumm... with the amount of people who ran on, not a lot the stewards could do 🤣

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

Aussie kids almost as soon as they can walk play with a Sherrin. Lifetime skills baby!

[@julianlandy916]

Hi Rob, Great content. I'm Australian and a Hawthorn supporter and have followed this game my whole life. In my opinion number 3 should be number 1. That was the 2007 elimination final v Adelaide (playoffs as the Americans call it). He was a then 20 year old and I reckon that was the game where he announced to the Footy world that he is the next superstar of the game. Massive clutch moment late in the 4th quarter to win a big final like that was huge.

[@RobReacts1]

I suppose the thing with these lists it's all subjecting and a lot of context(that I don't know about) 😊

[@johncarr878]

Enjoyed this immensely. Rare that a player of his height can run like him and be so agile and skilful. On those curve kicks…my best mate is from Scotland and has mastered those along the ground kicks more so than our regular passing. Very much a skill that most of us can do…it’s just that the best can do it under immense pressure!

[@RobReacts1]

Cheers John! Similar technique to the bannana kick conversion in rugby!

[@markwaters3050]

I love Buddy, he once played for my team Hawthorn... but as great as he is, I have seen a day that he kicked 2 goals and 11 points! We lost by a good margin that day. He left Hawthorn for Sydney for a HUGE payday after we won the 2013 Premiership. Fans were heart broken... until we won the Premiership in '14 and then '15 without him. He is a bloody thoroughbred footballer, don't get me wrong, but like all thoroughbreds he can be a fickle performer. I would love to have a discussion with you about context in Aussie Rules, even re umpires.

[@philipandrew1626]

When ever a commentator calls the distance of a long kick, you should automatically subtract 10 meters from the distance.

[@RobReacts1]

Haha commentators over do it a bit

[@intelsonic8020]

Some additional context around goal 3 (and also on the AFL final series) Elimination finals are the first week (of four) along with the qualifying finals, elimination finals are 5v8 and 6v7 with the loser being eliminated. Franklin misses that goal and the hawls are done. Qualifying finals are for the top 4 who get a second chance, 1v4 and 2v3. Winner goes to the preliminary final (week 3) and loser goes to the semi final to play one of the winners of the elimination final. Semi final (week 2) loser of qualifying finals play at home against the winners of the elimination finals, winner goes on to the prelims. Prelims, week 3, winners of the qualifying finals play the winners of the semi's after a weel off, recently a pre-finals bye was introduced leading to some feelings its now a disadvantage to win the qualifying finals due to only playing 1 game in 3 weeks leading in, winners face off in the grand final which is always (aaide from covid impacted last year) at the MCG. Win the grand final and you win the premiership (which is also known as the flag as the winners get a cup and a literal flag)

[@RobReacts1]

So a real pressure shot!

[@gabrielplattes6253]

Most of these players have been 'dribbling', 'swinging', and 'banana-ing' the ball since they could walk... definite skill, but also oft, a good snifter of luck added. 😀

[@stevesymonds7724]

13 and 10 goals in a game are exceptional, and you see such scores rarely in the modern game, but in the past, where the full forward just kicked goals (instead of moving round the field as Buddy does) higher scores happened. The record is 18 goals for Fred Fanning for Melbourne against St Kilda in 1947. Jason Dunstall kicked 17.5 for Hawthorn against Richmond in 1992. Gordon Coventry (Collingwood) kicked 17 against Fitzroy in 1930, 16 against Hawthorn in 1929, and 15 against Essendon in 1933. Coventry held the all time record of 1299 career goals until Tony Lockett kicked his 1300th in 1999. Lockett kicked 16.0 against Fitzroy in 1994 and 15.4 against St Kilda in 1992. Other players to kick 15 or more goals in a game were Peter McKenna (Collingwood) 16.4, Peter Hudson (Hawthorn) 16.1, Kelvin Templeton (Footscray) 15.9, and Bob Pratt (South Melbourne (now Sydney)) 15.0. Kelvin Templeton's 15.9 for Footscray against St Kilda in 1978, is the highest number of scoring shots (24) ever.

[@lezzly8581]

You need to do Essendon player Anthony Tipungwuti. Continue the list great indigenous players you've covered. Goals are regularly insane :)

[@RobReacts1]

Struggled to find a decent video. So if you can recommend one with no music and not from the AFL channel then amazing

[@mrpuniverse2]

@@RobReacts1 AFL channel doesn't give copy right strike issues so you should be fine to use them

[@kathleenkildare8688]

He's a bloody legend!

[@JT-ne8du]

There’s a way to kick those along the ground balls where you can predict the way it curves

[@JT-ne8du]

They can consistently and predictably curve back if executed correctly

[@dylan27014]

There is a characteristic curvature of a football when you kick it along the ground sideways with the outside of the boot. This is due to the ball still having forward momentum/inertia due to the player running forward at the time of the kick. This forward momentum leads to the curve that players have extensively practiced and learned to utilize.

[@RobReacts1]

oh yea it must be practiced by certain individuals. Its impressive to see. Just like the Banana kick in rugby!

[@AussieTVMusic]

Fremantle play Sydney this week at Perth Stadium. Buddy is playing as well. Should be a great game with 40k crowd.

[@emucockarosabudgie]

Keep an eye on Buddy, he kicked 6 today in the Swans match, to take him to 992 career goals, here's hoping he'll get the 8 more this year to reach 1,000 and join the greatest of all time to have reached that milestone, with only 4 others so far in the history of the game. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

[@linux49er]

Franklin has probably practised those along the ground kicks all his life, most forwards/goal-kickers do the same.

[@harpermcalpineblack8573]

Buddy has fantastic core strength and balance.

[@gabrielplattes6253]

If not already done, do take a look at the highlights of the 2018 grand final between Collingwood and West Coast - a classic, it features one of the most ice-cool game-winning kicks in grand final history! 😀 It is good of you, to ask your audience for context and nuance, a great way to learn. ✌

[@spinkscapes775]

Just watch Don't Believe In Never. Incredible video.

[@lezzly8581]

Or the end of 2010 Grand Final 🤫

[@RobReacts1]

Already done a reaction on dont believe in never :)

[@spinkscapes775]

@@RobReacts1 awesome, but not the Mason Cox one. The West Coast one.

[@Jordan51203]

The thirty minute timer on TV was a thing that Channel Ten did when they had the rights to broadcast AFL games. The broadcast worked like this: the normal timer would stop being shown with five minutes left in the last quarter, and it would change to this one, where the clock continues to count up - this way, no one (not even the TV audience), apart from the actual time keeper, would know how long is left in the game and everyone would have to guess (30 minutes is the average quarter length but is could be a few minutes longer or a few minutes less). This timer that counts up is the only timer that the crowd sees at the actual game and it’s adds so much suspense as you don’t know when the siren will sound. Unfortunately, as channel ten don’t have the rights anymore, (they moved exclusively to Channel Seven for Free to Air and Fox) this is no longer a broadcast feature but I would like to see it back. I think if there were more calls for it, both channels would definitely be on board to bring it back

[@RobReacts1]

I think i prefer seeing just down from 20mins and the timer stopping personally.

[@PianoDiary85]

Dennis Cometti - the GOAT when it comes to football commentary.

[@bartsimpson7037]

Nearly all players can make a dribble kick break right or left as required, it's not luck it's physics.

[@barryschwarz]

Kicking 13 in AFL is like kicking 5 in soccer. Lewandonski, Messi, and Buddy.

[@blackie75]

His athleticism to size ratio has always been one of the most impressive things to me. Franklin is nearly 6'7" and was just over 100kg in his prime. Probably runs about 106 at the moment.

[@christhorney]

that first goal was like 3/4 of an entire soccer field lol

[@jordykickett4065]

Buddy is my cousin haha . Asking for context on some of the goals, he was playing against his old team, so that always makes it have a bit more meaning, the second one was his tenth goal of the game, third would have been very early in his career maybe even his first. Talking about the ball bending and turning, it’s definitely the way it’s kicked the oval ball bounces a certain way when kicked along the ground. The one with all the fan running on the field was because he kicked 100 goals in the season which is incredibly rare in general and just doesn’t happen anymore the way the game is. It’s a really old tradition for the fans to storm the field and no the team isn’t punished. The one they were taking about the longer contract was because he was by far the highest paid player in the game at the time and he was given a ten year contract which again is unheard of! You talking about him kicking from distance he’s one of These player where he seems to be a much better kick from outside 50. The miracle goal one you were speaking about the only context I can think of is the guy he was playing on was a very very good defender. The clock situation you were talking to is time on so when the ball goes out of bounds or balled up or anytime play is stopped the clock is stopped and on tv to build the suspense they used show the last five minutes of games fully timed so you didn’t know when the siren was going to go.

[@RobReacts1]

May I ask, has he been more successful as a swans or Hawthorne player?

[@jordykickett4065]

@@RobReacts1 I’d say at Hawthorne slightly, he’s played more games at the hawks and had more team success there, as an individual it’s pretty even. But number of premierships are how we judge players these days so yeah I’d say he’s been more successful as a hawk

[@spudgm1532]

We have this ball on a string from when we can walk. We know how to kick it, long high, long low, bend left/right, roll it along the ground so it will curl etc etc.. just like you lads do with a soccer ball.. we even spin this thing on our fingers like you do with a soccer or basketball.

[@andrescarberry1071]

trust me bro, snaking those kicks is something all people who play afl can do.

[@cdhope2008]

U need to see Tony lockets 1300 goal

[@BazzA13]

Someone before buddy back in early 1900s scored 18 Goals

[@davidhines68]

Buddy had a banner 2022 at the ripe old age of 35, kicking more than 50 goals for the 13th time. Even when he wasn't scoring, he was actively getting in opponents' heads, causing them to commit penalties. Just wish the Grand Final hadn't been such a blowout, but full credit to Geelong, there were not going to be denied.

[@RobReacts1]

He was bloody useless in the grand final. Didn't even show any leadership. And I know because I was there 😃

[@jakegargiulo5101]

Yeah there's a certain way to kick the ball where you know which way it's gonna roll. You spin it almost flat on the ground by hitting the point of the ball. Spinning to the left and the ball will push itself to the right. Spinning to the right and the ball will push itself to the left. Simplez Hahaha yeah he did know what he was doing and many players do, it is a common kick.

[@jackobucko2516]

The dribble kick is super popular even in the junior leagues. The kick itself is easy to pull off but in a real game it's incredibly hard. There was a mind blowing dribble kick at the start of the year you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYOrZH53mampoa8 Also here is a official AFL video talking about the dribble kick: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIuzm6h3odtgqas

[@romanfedrich6967]

Great goal, and the guy who kicked it is nowhere near a top tier player - nowhere near the top 100. So it's not only the superstars who have this skill, it's buckets loads of players who sneak into the forward pocket anticipating some crumbs to fall their way. The King - Eddie Betts, is Peter Daicos in baggy shorts.

[@lachiedavine4366]

when the commentator said hes done the impossible he isn't referring to te amount of goals because 6 goals is very good but not incredible

[@julianlandy916]

As for the game clock, a quarter is 20 minutes of game time. The TV broadcaster might show real time that's past on the clock, however the actual game time clock stops whenever a goal is kicked, the ball goes out of bounds or there is a stoppage in play. Hence why the longer time you might see on the TV broadcasters clock. That was 2007 that number 3 on that list where you made a comment about it. It's better now these days as the TVs broadcasters clock tends to be n sync with the game clock and it counts down and stops when it needs to, so you know exactly how much time is left.

[@malcolmbarnes923]

Have a look at brent harvey highlights he played for 20yrs from 1996 till 2016

[@laurencetilley9194]

Undoubtedly one of the best AFL Grand Finals ever played in modern times. The 1989 Grand Final played between Hawthorn and Geelong in front of 94,796 fans. Hawthorn 21.18 (144) defeated Geelong 21.12 (138). Check it out here on KZbin Rob.

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Incredible, a freak, irreplaceable! 😂

[@RobReacts1]

I just wish she bothered turning up to this year's grand final

[@BenjiGoat1000]

22: he had 10 goals of the game

[@barryschwarz]

Buddy Franklin - the nimble tank.

[@jakegargiulo5101]

GO SYDNEY Oof, first one was from about 70 metres Yes he scored 10 goals, he has done so or at least 7 or 8 a few times. He's almost at 1000 total career goals. Should reach it within a year a reckon, maybe even less. He's currently on 963 as I'm writing this.

[@jono4340]

There's no luck whatsoever in kicking it along the ground. I can do it, kids can do it, we have grown up with this ball.

[@RobReacts1]

no doubt its a skill, but to say there is no luch is nonesense. When the ball hits the ground you still need a touch of luck with an egg shaped ball and when others are trying to tackle you

[@adamparker9765]

To put it into perspective hes 6"6 tall and 110 kg's and can move like that . Pick it up one hand , take a step and kick it from 80 m , or dribble kick it at right angles . The thing most people miss is that hes a left footer , so normally the worst position for him to be in is the left hand pocket . But Buddy has the ability to bend it back the other way making the left hand side his favorite. Just think hes into another Grand final this weekend and the player most likely to take him is 19 yo Sam DeConing , Geelongs full back. Good luck Sam.

[@simonskoczek2468]

when you kick the outside of the ball it spins in a fashion causing the side of the ball farthest from goal to grip the ground; that grip on each spin will cause it to turn into goal.

[@RobReacts1]

must take some practice!

[@simonskoczek2468]

@@RobReacts1 does. i practice it all the time at hackney downs...

[@caltravels9454]

The 'Screw kick' where you kick it to bend along the ground as it bounces is a legit skill and not luck, Mark Lecras for WCE was a master at it as are many others. I can do it too, just not on that scale. Yes players use oil, in which I am fully against.

[@shaunboothroyd-me8nv]

We know how to use the ball mate. We grow up learning it. Buddy knows how to use the ball

[@RobReacts1]

Well im not sure this season :D

[@Taurencowpew]

Slightly drunk here, and following along with the reaction: A lot of context can be gained from the scoreboard, although someone not native to the game would likely miss it. If you check the score, which quarter the game is in and how near the final result, you'll get a clearer picture. Yes, there is definitely luck with the bounce of the ball. You can try to kick it so that it lands on a seam (a lot of practice bouncing the ball so that it returns to the hands, and lining up a straight kick), or, if you're particularly skilled, actually aim for a hopeful bounce. Either way, it can often go wrong. Being the wonky little pill it is, however; means that sometimes you get an amazingly lucky odd bounce! No baby oil. Some days and grounds, you might need some slippery sunscreen, but we're not into intentionally into that. I think there was a stage where a few blokes wore gloves for (and with?) extra grip, but it was ruled out as too advantageous. No punishments for a crowd storming the field. It is certainly discouraged; but there are a few times where it has either been expected, or such a spontaneous brilliant sporting moment that it has been accepted. There are fines and other penalties for individuals of course! Field is I guess preferred, but pitch is certainly not unheard of... this is the MCG after all. After Lords Cricket Ground, perhaps the next bastion of that noble, but often boring game. I'm sure, given that you read at least some comments on your channel, you've been informed that a lot of sportsmen took this game up (from a combination of rugby, football [soccer & Gaelic] and the indigenous Marngrook ball game) for the winter off-season. Some blokes boast that we're the oldest game; but that's "oldest codified team game" - not nearly as old as many other forms of ball - and particularly specific. Once again, my first comment regarding context is a lot easier if you're familiar with the game. A lot of these goals either brought Buddy's team ahead; into range to win, or sealed it beyond the opponent's chance to recover in time before the final siren. Thanks for your video, that was a good watch! Subscribed.

[@Taurencowpew]

P.s. As a supporter of the Melbourne Football Club, the "Oldest continuous professional sporting club in the world" - another moniker with some particularly specific bits, I'd like to recognise that a lot of sports are older. They just weren't fully codified. And I'd like to add that a lot of older clubs from other codes and nations stopped for a year or two, due to wars and such.