Video leaked on Reddit appears to show AFL legend Buddy ...
Buddy Franklin has shocked fans after a video of the AFL legend was leaked on Reddit.
www.perthnow.com.auHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Buddy Franklin, a long-time AFL star, announced his retirement in 2023 after a storied 354-game career and 1066 goals. However, there have been occasional reports in 2024–2026 about activities beyond formal AFL play, including retirement discussions and post-career projects.[2][6]
- In March 2026 there were outlets suggesting a possible comeback at a junior level in Western Australia, framing it as a return to roots rather than a full AFL return; these reports noted he intended to play a game at his junior club and pursue charitable objectives, but they did not indicate a return to AFL level.[3][6]
- Overall, the widely reported status since 2023 is that Buddy Franklin is retired from AFL competition, with sporadic interest in non-AFL football or media projects, but no confirmed AFL comeback as of the latest coverage in 2026.[6][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest direct articles and summarize them with links. Would you prefer I focus on AFL-level status only, or also include post-retirement activities and media appearances?
Note: This answer references ongoing reporting from several outlets, including Esquire Australia’s retirement coverage and related AFL news articles from 2023–2026.[2][3][6]