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Hey Tradies! Can you believe it, it's the bloody bye round... it will only heat up from here. Mitch is in Melbourne while Sam is sitting pool side somewhere in New South Wales - here is what you can expect in this week's episode: The Dogs are saying Bailey Smith is staying... but we cut through the media lingo to tell you exactly what is at play here. Has Hawthorn jumped Essendon as a destination club? We do a massive deep dive into North and the Dons Harley Reid, are the Eagles going to take him? And if they trade him who will trade for him? The true story behind Joe Daniher's departure. More movie homework for Mitch All of that and more! (P.s we had a tiny bit of audio issues in this weeks pod given Sam was remote however I promise you its completely fine - Scott xx) Produced by Scott Walton

This is hands down one of the most fascinating careers from a contract stand-point that we have ever seen, let us break it down for you, while telling you how the Dogs messed up their leverage in negotiations with 'The Package.'

Hey Tradies! Holy hell... one more round of the season remaining. Here is what's in this week's episode: Sam discusses Trade online over Call of Duty: Warzone Bevo swipes the media so we get sophisticated in response Bailey Smith... will he leave? A Nuts and Bolts that means alot Sam continues to lose players on his whiteboard. Soldo's future All that and more on Tradies! Produced by Scott Walton.

How did two teams collude to manipulate the AFL's trade and free-agency period to make sure they both lost as little as possible while gaining as much as they could? Here is how!

Hey Tradies! We are coming in hot with another episode for you which includes Mitch's very own stinger which you have to hear to believe... here is what we have for you: Chad Wingard's future Is James Harmes still a chance to leave? Sam comes in HOT with his Nuts and Bolts segment The young Magpie that will have suitors in the future and MORE! Check out Athletikan's collaboration with the AFL here. Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton

Hey Tradies, Can you believe there is only 3 more rounds of footy until Finals? Here is what you can expect in this weeks episode of Tradies: Was Dusty managed or is there something more to it? Sam scarily predicted the Gold Coast's secret Cinque Terre meeting with Dimma two weeks ago Is it time to say goodbye to the draft Will Brodie Grundy request a trade? The fall out from Harry Himmelberg's re-signing A Tradies listener re-brands our voicemail segment Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton

Hey Tradies! Here is what is in this week's episode: The ruck merry-go-round heats up after TDK is now off the table A young Hawk could be heavily targeted The scone that changed Sydney football forever West Coast could lose another Premiership star Whats the go with Brodie Grundy's contract? Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton

It was a big off-season for the Tigers in 2022 as they landed two of the Giants' best midfielders, here is how they did it.

Hey Tradies, welcome back! Gee didn't we cause a little stir in the media this week... well lets see if we do it again, here is what you can expect from Episode #20: Why Parish hasn't signed a contract yet Mitch believes the Dees are in the box seat to claim the #1 Pick The ripple effect of Ashcroft's ACL on Brisbane's out of favour midfielders How one decision changed the course of the Western Bulldogs forever The future of Tarryn Thomas Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton.

A little something extra today Tradies! From now to the end of the year we are dropping some of our favourite Nuts and Bolts segments every Monday. Today its GWS and their re-signing of Stephen Coniglio, enjoy!

Hey Tradies, Back for more and more you'll get, here is what we have in store for you: The behind closed doors conversations being had suggesting Harley Reid doesn't want to be drafted by the Eagles Are Geelong the #1 contender for landing Bailey Smith? Mitch thinks they have a lot of competition How a Darwin coffee helped Melbourne win a flag The brutal admission from Ross Lyon about the Saints Does Brodie Grundy need a fresh start?

Hey Tradies! A massive week in footy news with Stewart Dew departing the Suns - here is what you can expect in this week's show: All the fallout from the sacking of Stewart Dew How quickly will the Suns have to act on landing Dimma? The Orazio headline that has caused a few headaches Two ruckmen could find new homes next season The young Hawk who is thinking about heading home How Brad Scott is ready to make life difficult for North Melbourne.

Hey Tradies! Here is what you can expect in this week's episode: The first domino is about to fall and we tell you who and where to. Orazio Fantasia... yeah remember him, the forgotten star has just peaked the interest of many. The genius, or accidental, move that may have Harley Reid wanting to be an Eagle. Now that Bergman is signed, who has moved up the pecking order as a target for clubs? Mitch goes on a tangent about Shetland Ponies. Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton.

Hey Tradies! What a massive episode, here is what we have in store for you: Our biggest whiteboard of the year, more players discussed than we have before! The trade that could have ruined a club... We give out dating advice while listening to some of your voice messages. Produced by Scott Walton.

Hey Tradies! Here is what you can expect in this week's episode: We break down every juicy detail around Brodie Grundy's exit from Collingwood A Dees defender will be seriously considering a new home next season How is Harley Reid tracking? Are the Cats really throwing all their money at Sean Darcy? Will Clubs still be pursuing Tom Doedee after his ACL? Mitch is given a movie to watch Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton.

Hey Tradies! What a weekend in footy and well, as the bye rounds tick along, so do the names being thrown up in the rumour mill. Here is what is going on in this weeks episode: The 2022 B&F winner who has multiple clubs knocking. A veteran Hawk might have a suitor, but there will be backlash. How the Gold Coast let Jack Martin walk to the Pre-Season draft. A star Saint could be let go if the price to keep him becomes too high. The damning audio that will have Blues fans worried about their list management plans. \ Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton.

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

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

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.

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

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 trade period. Produced by Scott Walton

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.

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.

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 Oliver that nearly changed the course of recent footy history. Produced by Scott Walton.

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 race? And lastly we reveal the full truth behind the Jake Stringer trade and how the Bulldogs lost all power at the trade table. Produced by Scott Walton.

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.

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 signature? Find out right here on Tradies with Sam McClure and Mitch Cleary! Produced by Scott Walton.

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 of that while a debate rages over who should be paid more... the players or AFL administrators? Produced by Scott Walton Video and Audio by Producey

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

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 2023 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