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This weekly podcast brings influential journalists Sam McClure and Mitch Cleary together to chat about trading, buying and selling of AFL players. Player movement is the game within a game and such is the business of sport, and also the appetite of footy fans, Sam and Mitch will start the conversation before the ball is bounced to start the 2024 season. They will take fans up to the mid-season draft, inside the big re-signings and then to the official trade table at season’s end. But if you think deals don’t get thrashed out until October, then think again because there are names on whiteboards at AFL clubs and in the offices of player agents well before winter strikes. The boys will ensure listeners don’t miss a beat. Produced by Scott Walton Video and Audio by Producey

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    Is the league biased towards Collingwood?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 15:27


    It's Just Quickly time! This episode, we hand the mic over to you – our listeners – as we tackle your best voice messages. Got something to say? Send in your voice message and you might just feature in the next Mailbag! ____________________________________________________________________________

    Putting a full stop on the Noah Balta conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 11:51


    On this week's episode of The (Air-Rad) Siren, Sam and Mitch put a full stop on the Noah Balta conversation, and discuss the reasoning behind why we should shorten AFL matches. ____________________________________________________________________________

    It's a DONE DEAL: Lock this trade away this off-season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 46:05


    In today's episode we discuss the deal that is all locked away behind the scenes, we look at the re-signing of Chad Warner (and the commentary now that will follow him), and what exactly is Tom De Koning thinking right now? ____________________________________________________________________________

    Does the Father Son rule need to be tweaked?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 7:57


    It's Just Quickly time! This episode, we hand the mic over to you – our listeners – as we tackle your best voice messages. Got something to say? Send in your voice message and you might just feature in the next Mailbag! ____________________________________________________________________________

    Who will end up the better player, Dusty or Danger... oh and can someone put some air-con into Marvel Stadium?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 10:53


    On this week's episode of The (Air-Rad) Siren, Sam and Mitch debate if Danger could ever surpass Dustin Martin while having a go at Marvel Stadium. ____________________________________________________________________________

    Will Jamarra ever play again for the Western Bulldogs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 51:36


    In today's episode we discuss the future of Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and subsequently the hidden war chest at the Western Bulldogs' disposal, who is leading the Jack Ginnivan vs Lachie Schultz race, as well as an update on where things stand in the Kozzie Pickett space. ____________________________________________________________________________

    A post Gather Round mailbag!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 15:19


    It's Just Quickly time! This episode, we hand the mic over to you – our listeners – as we tackle your best voice messages. Got something to say? Send in your voice message and you might just feature in the next Mailbag! ____________________________________________________________________________

    Sam's passionate opinion on the Noah Balta situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 20:13


    On this week's episode of The (Air-Rad) Siren we take a more serious turn, and that includes a passionate discussion around the Noah Balta situation... and if the AFL are picking and choosing when they stand up against violence in favour of their brand. ____________________________________________________________________________

    The damning deep dive into the Dees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 54:20


    In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the Dees and what is happening at the Melbourne Football Club, we react to the LDU re-signing and is Sam Draper one to watch leave in the Free Agency market? ____________________________________________________________________________

    Just Quickly... who else actually could host Gather Round (we can't believe Tasmania want to)?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 15:32


    It's Just Quickly time! This episode, we hand the mic over to you – our listeners – as we tackle your best voice messages. Is a certain state flying under the radar to grab Gather Round? Also, we cannot believe Tasmania are trying to make a play for it. Plus, plenty more bold takes and burning questions from Tradies fans. Got something to say? Send in your voice message and you might just feature in the next Mailbag! ____________________________________________________________________________

    The MRO overhaul that MUST HAPPEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 15:07


    In today's episode, we kick things off with a big discussion around the AFL's MRO process — is it time for a major overhaul now that any concussion means an automatic three-week ban, regardless of the incident? ____________________________________________________________________________

    Could Brayden Maynard leave the Pies? and the B&F Hawk that will be squeezed out... these are the clubs chasing him

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 55:18


    In today's episode, we dive into the latest trade whispers, starting with James Worpel — could he be on the outer at the Hawks by season's end? We've got the latest on Brayden Maynard and whether a move away from the Pies is even on the cards. Plus, we unpack the reaction to Oscar Allen's meeting with Sam Mitchell and take a closer look at Christian Petracca's body language after Melbourne's latest loss. ____________________________________________________________________________

    Mitch's Moz; First the Bont, then the Tigers and Blues... what's next?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 16:50


    It's Just Quickly time! This episode, we hand the mic over to you – our listeners – as we tackle your best voice messages. Should Mitch officially introduce a ‘Mitch's Moz' segment after putting the curse on Marcus Bontempelli? Is Christian Petracca's brand becoming too big fo the Melbourne Football Club? Plus, plenty more bold takes and burning questions from Tradies fans. Got something to say? Send in your voice message and you might just feature in the next Mailbag! ____________________________________________________________________________

    The very real possibility of the AFL abandoning Tasmania

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 15:10


    ​In this episode of The Tradies, we delve into the challenges facing the AFL's 19th team, the Tasmania Devils.A recent draft assessment from the Tasmanian Planning Commission reveals that the construction of the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium in Hobart is projected to cost $992.5 million, significantly higher than initial estimates.This budget blowout raises concerns about the project's feasibility and its impact on the team's future.Join us as we discuss the implications of these developments and what they mean for the AFL's expansion into Tasmania. ____________________________________________________________________________

    A club captain has met a rival coach right after a match to discuss his future...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 50:46


    Tradies Podcast Season 03 Episode 05 Title: A club captain has met a rival coach right after a match to discuss his future... In this episode of Tradies, we break down the controversial post-match meeting between a club captain and a rival coach. Plus, one of the league's best players is being hunted, with one club emerging as the frontrunner. And should Sydney be worried about a high-profile airport doorstep encounter? ____________________________________________________________________________

    Has Zach Merrett been left with no other choice but to weigh up his future at Essendon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 19:07


    It's AFL Trade and Free Agency mailbag time... or better known as JUST QUICKLY. We've big episode here for you today, 20 minutes of US answering YOUR questions. If you would like to get involved and send in your own message, record a voice message here: memo.fm/tradiespodcast

    Poor communication from clubs is at BOILING POINT... and something's got to give

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 15:56


    Welcome to another addition of Air-Raid for your ears. On this week's episode we bring up a talking point that in universally lamented by fans... Let us know your thoughts! Enjoy xx

    The best player in the AFL could be up for grabs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 47:45


    Hey Tradies, Its only early in the season but some BIG names have been dropped on today's whiteboard. Could the best player in the COMP be up for grabs? And could a Demon spearhead be available as well? All this an more on today's episode of Tradies brought to you by St Andrew Beach Brewery. Enjoy xx

    Who will just finish in the eight... and who will miss out? We give our predictions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 15:09


    Hey Tradies, Another Mailbag for you to listen to! If you would like to send in a voice message, simply head to memo.fm/tradiespodcast and we will take a listen. Enjoy

    This is what the AFL could learn from the Formula 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 11:55


    Hey Tradies, Another Air-Raid for you thanks to HBF health insurance - this week the boys are chatting learning points from last week's Formula 1, Melbourne GP. Enjoy!

    Two reasons WHY NOT to believe Luke Jackson... and could a STAR Saint leave?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 45:55


    Hey Tradies! Here is what you can expect from today's episode: Could Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera try to get back home to SA? The Luke Jackson words that you shouldn't trust.. don't worry we have evidence. And much more!

    A premiership teammate calls in to tell us about Mitch Cleary as a footballer...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 12:09


    Hey Tradies, Hope you're enjoying the breakaway episodes of Just Quickly. We are enjoying being able to have more questions heard from all of you! If you want to send in a voice message head to memo.fm/tradiespodcast it is literally one click, so easy. If not its in our bio on IG. Enjoy xx

    Time to discuss Round 0... keep it, or leave it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 9:43


    Tradies its Air-Raid time. You guessed it too - we are chatting about Round 0. We can all admit it was a bit of a flop this season, but is it enough to can it going forward?

    Could this club's CAPTAIN walk at seasons end?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 37:55


    Hey Tradies! Round 0 done and dusted and we are officially off and running for season 2025. In this weeks pod we discuss a potential captain moving at the end of the season as well as the interesting dilemma Melbourne faces in their trade and recruitment strategy.. oh and Nuts and Bolts makes a return.

    Just Quickly... we've launched a mailbag episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 11:59


    Just quickly... we've launched our mailbag into its own episode. You may be asking why the hell are you ripping it out of the main show, well thats because we had to be super selective of what we wanted to put on the show - now we have more time to share more of your questions with the boys. If you would ever like to send in a voice message head to this link: memo.fm/tradiespodcast

    The ENTIRE league needs to be more accountable...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 12:40


    Hey Tradies! Air-Raid is back thanks to HBF health insurance this season and the boys are fired up early. Mitch believes there needs to be more love for the reserves programs Sam thinks the league needs to be more accountable on this one thing Remember to shoot your voice messages her for Just Quickly: memo.fm/tradiespodcast

    This is EXACTLY how the MEGA BACKFLIP TRADE will be a DONE DEAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 53:10


    Tradies... we're back (again), Season 3 here we go! The boys didn't pull any punches either with news on the following players: Luke Jackson Chad Warner Jamarra Ugle-Hagan Tom De Koning Matt Rowell LDU Just an update from a show scheduling perspective as well - we are dropping three episodes WEEKLY. We thought over the season how we wanted to give the Tradies community more of a chance to have their questions answered so we are breaking Just Quickly into it's own episode. If you would like to send in a voice message send them through here: memo.fm/tradiespodcast Enjoy!

    TEAM PREVIEW #3 | Do we need to brace for the BIGGEST TRADE IN HISTORY at the end of the year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 60:39


    TEAM PREVIEW #2 | Harley Reid now linked to SURPRISE Melbourne based club...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 63:42


    Hey Tradies, Welcome to the second TEAM PREVIEW of the season! Today we are looking at some teams that finished in the middle of the road last year... will they kick on or will they continue to stall? Make sure you are following us on Instagram and TikTok and if you want to see the VODCAST head to the Tradies YouTube account here: https://www.youtube.com/@thetradiespodcast Enjoy xx Produced by Scott Walton Edited by Ben Raimondo

    TEAM PREVIEW #1 | 'RED FLAGS EVERYWHERE' The list that will FORCE the AFL to eliminate their blockbuster fixture FOREVER

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 57:09


    Hey Tradies, Welcome to the first TEAM PREVIEW of the season. This year we are looking into your team - through the TRADIES lens - and working out where things stand for YOUR TEAM. Make sure you are following us on Instagram and TikTok and if you want to see the VODCAST head to the Tradies YouTube account here: https://www.youtube.com/@thetradiespodcast Enjoy xx Produced by Scott Walton Edited by Ben Raimondo

    AFL'S ELITE: Sam's SHOCK list of the league's A-GRADERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 70:53


    Hey Tradies, We have a special episode for you today! Sam has brought in his notebook and is listing down who he believes are the OUT AND OUT A-GRADERS of the competition. Do you agree? Enjoy xx Produced by Scott Walton

    UNCOVERING Matt Rowell's secret RENDEZVOUS with RIVAL club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 12:41


    Hello Tradies! Mitch dropped the news just recently about Matt Rowell's meeting with a rival club, so we have come into the studio nice and early to give you all the details. We are so keen to be back and will be serving you 4 more pre-season episodes over the next four weeks. ALSO... we have levelled up our Voice Message game; Head to the link in our INSTAGRAM BIO to swiftly send in a voice message. Alternatively head here: https://memo.fm/tradiespodcast/ This year we are looking to answer more of your questions so send them in thick and fast. Lastly, if you're not already make sure you are following our accounts on Instagram and TikTok and if you know a mate who loves everything we talk about, send him an episode. BIG YEAR INCOMING so lets gear up. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | The Prince of Perth trades black and white for the navy blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 6:50


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on how Alex Fasolo. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 26/07/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | From the ashes of the Essendon drug saga a deal for Jake Carlisle was struck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 15:30


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on how Jake Carlisle became a Saint. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 25/07/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | When Carlton kicked Lachie Henderson out of the club after asking for a trade too early

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 12:05


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on how the Blues kicked Lachie Henderson out of the club after asking for a trade. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 16/07/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | How Brett Deledio nearly landed at Geelong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 12:29


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on how Brett Deledio nearly headed to Geelong before This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 10/07/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | Once and enemy now an ally... Isaac Smith's premiership move to the Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 12:07


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on how the Giants landed Steve Johnson from Geelong. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 02/07/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | Stealing Jarryd Lyons from the Suns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 9:08


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on how the Brisbane stole Jarryd Lyons from Gold Coast for nothing. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 25/06/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | A Giant trade on the eve of the deadline to land Stevie J

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 10:31


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on how the Giants landed Steve Johnson from Geelong. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 18/06/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | Tom Lynch departs Gold Coast as captain to become a 2x Premiership player

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 16:42


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on how Richmond landed Tom Lynch. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 11/06/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | The long and treacherous journey that lead to the McKay brother finally facing off against each other

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 12:57


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on the McKay brothers journey to finally playing against each other. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 04/06/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | Aliir Aliir moves from Sydney to the city of churches

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 7:18


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on how Port Adelaide landed Aliir Aliir. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 29/05/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | The infamous Jared Polec deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 16:14


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on the now infamous Jared Polec deal. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 21/05/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | Comparing North Melbourne's rebuild to Brisbane's rebuild

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 11:22


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on comparing where North Melbourne's rebuild sits compared to Brisbane's rebuild that won them a premiership. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 14/05/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | How all 18 AFL clubs are already planning for Tasmania's inclusion into the league

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 11:12


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on how how all 18 AFL clubs are already planning for when Tassie joins the AFL. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 07/05/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | Zac Williams' multi million dollar move to Carlton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 13:44


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on how Zac Williams landed at Carlton. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 30/04/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | Ireland's most capped player leaves Carlton for greener pastures

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 8:18


    WE WANT TO HERE FROM YOU ABOUT TRADIES! WE WOULD LOVE YOU TO FILL OUT OUR SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TradiesSurvey On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on Zach Tuohy's exit from the Blues. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 13/03/2024. Produced by Scott Walton.

    Nuts and Bolts | The remarkable story of Jesse Hogan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 16:04


    WE WANT TO HERE FROM YOU ABOUT TRADIES! WE WOULD LOVE YOU TO FILL OUT OUR SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TradiesSurvey On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on the incredible story behind Jesse Hogan. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 16/04/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | The Giants' hometown boy lands at St Kilda

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 10:14


    WE WANT TO HERE FROM YOU ABOUT TRADIES! WE WOULD LOVE YOU TO FILL OUT OUR SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TradiesSurvey On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on how Jack Steele landed at St Kilda from GWS. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 09/04/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | The 3 clubs whose key position stocks are in dire straits

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 11:58


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on the three Victorian clubs who have some serious worries about their key position stocks heading into 2025. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 02/04/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

    Nuts and Bolts | The failed attempts to land Travis Boak

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 9:49


    On this episode of Nuts and Bolts Sam and Mitch go in depth on Geelong's failed attempt to land Travis Boak. This edition of Nuts and Bolts was recorded on 26/03/2024. Produced by Scott Walton

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