Buddy is already in Perth ahead of his Dowerin Tigers comeback and admits the nerves have kicked in. Shane's bath ad ruins Gout Gout's historic 200m moment and social media loses it. Plus are ruckmen the most important players in the game, nobody can stop Gunston, Heeney declared the best player in the competition, and the best forward line debate.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 BUDDY'S COMEBACK IS CLOSE

2:51 Which defender would Buddy least want brought back to play on him?7:01 Essendon's first win of the season

9:23 Are Ruckmen now the most important players in the game?

13:21 Are the hawks deserving of premiership favouritism?17:07 Is Collingwood's season over?

18:18 Who has the best forwardline in the competition?

21:02 Isaac Heeney, has he surpassed Bont?

24:22 St Kilda's big win

26:35 Better Beer Big Moment — Tracy's match-saving mark in the rain

33:14 Buddy's Young Star of the Week

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