Tradies

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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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Tradies | #13 The clubs most likely to land this off-season's biggest stars REVEALED, is Port Adelaide's future in trouble? and the truth behind Luke Hodge's move to Brisbane

Well, well, well, do we have a monster episode for you today! More names named, more clubs involved then we have ever mentioned before. Our biggest whiteboard yet! The story behind Luke Hodge's move to Brisbane What is wrong with the Bulldogs' list? Is this Premiership Cat heading out? Ending the debate on Tim Taranto Produced by Scott Walton

Jun 06, 2023•54 min

Tradies | #12 We start this episode off with an apology... the 6 uncontracted rising stars that could weigh up their future, and the bye rounds are here - here's why you better hope your stars re-sign right now

Welcome back Tradies. The bye rounds have officially begun and with the so has the player movement. This is the time of the year where the off-season begins and we will walk you through it. On this week's episode: Are these uncontracted rising stars from the 2019 draft on the move? A TDK update Why the Dons accidentally handed the Crows Izak Rankine Mitch's mid-season draft preview Jack Lukosius and Luke Jackson's form Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton

May 30, 2023•52 min

Tradies | #11 Two massive clubs plunged into CRISIS... this is an emergency episode

This is not your ordinary Tradies episode because after a big weekend of news and football two clubs have been sent into crisis and the fallout already looks to have massive implications on their lists, market-value and power at the negotiation table. Strap in for this emergency broadcast. Produced by Scott Walton.

May 23, 2023•45 min

Tradies | #10 The Blues' defender clubs are waiting to pounce on, two Premiership Dees could walk this summer, and the club needs Harley Reid the most

Howdy Tradies, We are back again with another bumper episode with some fresh names entering the trade discussion as the clubs out of the premiership picture start to get to work for the off-season: The two Premiership Dees that could leave Which Blues defender has all the top clubs ready to pounce The damning 3AW question that has muddied the Harry Himmelberg negotiations Nuts and Bolts... Texas Edition Who needs to lose the Harley Reid Cup this weekend? Produced by Scott Walton

May 16, 2023•44 min

Tradies | #9 The mismanaged son of a gun that could walk, the secret hotel room meeting that turned the trade period on its head, and the Blues' list management mess exposed

Welcome back Tradies! The winter chill is starting to settle in which not only means that the footy season is well under way, but the future of many clubs and players are becoming clearer. Air Esava is airbourne - could he leave the Cats and what is he worth on the open market? We put the microscope on Mr. Fixit Jack Silvagni while also looking into the mess that is Carlton's list, and lastly we explore the details around how Geelong pulled off the heist of Jack Bowes and Pick #7 in last year's ...

May 09, 2023•42 min

Tradies | #8 The Hawk that must go and the top clubs in line to get him, cracks are forming at Carlton as TDK drifts further from their grasp, and the young player Mitch thinks is worth more than Nick Daicos

Hey there Tradies! We are back to regular programming as we return to your Wednesday morning with another BIG episode. To all our new listeners we welcome you and to our OGs we love you. In this episode we lift the lid on what it's like as a journo to receive heated feedback from clubs and agents after breaking a story surrounded their players, the Hawk that must leave Hawthorn and the TDK dilemma just got more interested. Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton.

May 02, 2023•54 min

Tradies | #7 The perfect clubs for Lachie Whitfield next season, why TDK is basically out the door at Carlton, and another suitor for Himmelberg is revealed

Hey there Tradies, we hope you're feeling a relaxed as Mitch without a suit because this week we bring you a special ANZAC Day edition of the podcast. After TDK got dropped on the weekend it is go time in terms of the little games clubs begin to play as they posture themselves for the off-season. Is TDK now a certainty to leave? Should and will GWS part ways with Lachie Whitfield, and lastly the Harry Himmelberg sweepstakes find a new suitor. Produced by Scott Walton.

Apr 24, 2023•44 min

Tradies | #6 Clayton Oliver's secret phone call to a big Victorian club, Mitch's massive Kozzy Pickett news, and the SA team strongly linked to an in-form Bomber

Gather around because we have some news from Gather Round, Mitch is back from Adelaide and the Tradies are back with plenty of news after a historic weekend in footy. The Kozzy Pickett rumour mill is turning in a big way - could this exciting Demon have made a decision on his future? How about the Tigers, what does the future look like for them and which game winning Giant could they be on the hunt for? Also, Sam breaks down the secret phone call between a big name Victorian club and Clayton Oli...

Apr 18, 2023•46 min

Tradies | #5 CJ’s difficult decision, two clubs start to fall out of Pickett race, and the truth behind Stringers Doggies exit

Hey there fellow Tradies! Now while it was tools down for most over the Easter holidays there was no RDOs in AFL Trade and Free Agency land has discussions are about to heat right up as every recruiter arrives in Adelaide this weekend... trade talk GALORE! In this episode Sam and Mitch discuss the consequences of losing for the #1 draft pick - does CJ have some thinking to do?, who is still in the Kozy Pickett race... and most importantly who are the two clubs looking like falling out of the rac...

Apr 11, 2023•42 min

Tradies | #4 Don't trust what the media is saying about TDK staying at Carlton, the Cat Geelong could lose for nothing, and will Craig McRae get his mid-season trade period wish?

Tradies is back with and this week's episode is bigger than ever with more news and stories than you can poke a stick at! Mitch and Sam discuss how Carlton are playing games in the media to persuade TDK to sign for lower than his market value, the midfield depth Brisbane could see walk out the door at season's end, whilst they hit back at Craig McRae's suggestion that the AFL should bring in a mid-season trade period. Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton.

Apr 04, 2023•42 min

Tradies | #3 Vic clubs circle Ben King, Fyfe farewell looming, and is Parish an unneeded asset?

It's Episode 3 and the Tradies are airbourne... just ask the person who screamed at Sam across the street! It may only be Round 3 in this fresh AFL season but some juicy details are emerging as the trade and free agency market begins to take shape. Will the Suns be able give Ben King enough reasons to stay as big Victorian clubs start to circle? Could Nat Fyfe find his way to a contending club at season's end? And how have the Demons starting to lay the carpet out to get Kozzy Pickett's signatur...

Mar 28, 2023•38 min

Tradies | #2 Jackson's shaky debut, Tigers' giant engine room, Eagles fire sale and the great pay debate

Hey Traders! We are back for episode two and we are up to our eyeballs in texts, tweets and phone calls from some serious heavy hitters off the back of last weeks episode. We have officially brought in a proper Tradies Whiteboard and which was quickly filled it up with a huge list of ageing Eagles, while the boys look at a previous entry to discuss TDK's trade value after round one. Are the acquisitions of Taranto and Hopper the answer to the Tigers' midfield? Mitch goes into the Nuts and Bolts ...

Mar 21, 2023•42 min

Tradies | #1 Blues’ TDK view, Deja Vu Demons, Crow flight risk, Dusty dilemma and Giant deal

Hello, world! Tradies is live and the boys set a high bar in episode one. Tom De Koning, Kozzie Pickett, Tom Doedee and Dustin Martin are the first names on the Tradies Whiteboard, and Ben McKay might be too! Sam got into the Nuts and Bolts of Steve Coniglio’s re-signing with the Giants and the implications that followed. Mitch put a premiership Cat into the Overs or Unders calculator and the Bombers are the first club in No More Gaps. Produced by Scott Walton Video and Audio by Producey

Mar 14, 2023•46 min

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Mar 11, 2023•4 min

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