Buddy channels 2010 with epic goal of the year contender
Lance Franklin has evoked memories of his MCG miracle goal in 2010 with another incredible effort against Adelaide.
In 2010 it was Cale Hooker who Buddy gave the run-around as the then-Hawthorn star tore Essendon to shreds for an iconic goal.
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It is widely regarded as Buddy's finest goal, and on Friday night he went very close to replicating it in Sydney's upset win.
This time it was Daniel Talia on the receiving end as Buddy took the ball from well inside his own half, went on a majestic run down the flank before kicking a beauty from the pocket.
"We've just seen something tonight that will go down in AFL folklore," said Bruce McAvaney in commentary for Channel 7.
Check out his 2010 effort and decide which was better:
Fans flocked to social media after the sensational effort:
Let's cross live to Cale Hooker for his reaction to Buddy's goal #aflcrowsswans pic.twitter.com/IU25n6Ye9p
— Non Sensible Kate (@nonsensiblekate) August 18, 2017
Buddy is a confirmed alien.
— Tony Armstrong (@Tonaaayy_) August 18, 2017
Buddy is the most consistently freakish player since Gary Ablett snr, let's not forget that. #Budwah #AFLCrowsSwans
— Tom Morris (@tommorris32) August 18, 2017
Just show replays of Buddy's goal until something else happens please.
— Josh Pinn (@JoshCPinn) August 18, 2017
Franklin kicked three goals as Sydney pipped the ladder-leaders by three points to confirm their status as the hottest team in the AFL.