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Think AFL trading only happens in October? Think again. On Tradies , Mitch Cleary (Channel 7) and Sam McClure (Channel 9) break down the AFL player movement market all year round. Before the ball is bounced in 2026, the trade conversation has already begun. Sam and Mitch take listeners inside the deals and decisions shaping clubs long before they’re made public. If you want to stay ahead of the AFL player movement game, this is where it starts. Produced by Lincoln Allan Video and Audio by Clubby Sports

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Jul 8, 2026

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Nuts and Bolts | How the Dogs screwed up in their negotiations with Jake Stringer 27.08.2023

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.'

Tradies | #24 Luke Beveridge called us out for not being sophisticated... and how Call of Duty is a force in the trade space 22.08.2023

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.

Nuts and Bolts | How the AFL’s trade and FA system was manipulated thanks to a quirky loophole 20.08.2023

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!

Tradies | #23 Mitch isn't taking Tom Barrass off his whiteboard... here's why 15.08.2023

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...

Tradies | #22 Dusty is rested while Dimma meets with the Gold Coast... coincidence or not? 08.08.2023

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...

Tradies | #21 Here we go again... the player who will shake this season's trade period and the young Hawk star that could depart 01.08.2023

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

Nuts and Bolts | Inside how the Tigers landed Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper 30.07.2023

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.

Tradies | #20 Here is why Parish won't sign a contract just yet and this is how the Dees are in the box seat for Harley Reid 25.07.2023

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 Bu...

Nuts and Bolts | The Stephen Coniglio Deal 23.07.2023

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!

Tradies | #19 Geelong aren't the only club hunting Bailey Smith, Brodie Grundy's future, and the conversations behind closed doors asking West Coast not to draft Harley Reid 18.07.2023

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 D...

Tradies | #18 The ‘no brainer’ trade that will break Tigers' hearts and the could Dew's departure see a host of Suns leave? 11.07.2023

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 re...

Tradies | #17 We reveal the first domino to fall in this years trade period, and oh boy wowee Oraaazzzziooo might be coming back 04.07.2023

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? Mitc...

Tradies | #16 We have NEVER talked about this many players before AND has this one trade ruined this club? 27.06.2023

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.

Tradies | #15 Darcy Moore on the trade table? Yep... it was close, the Dees could lose a key defender, and Mitch breaks a Tradies EXCLUSIVE news story 20.06.2023

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! Produ...

Tradies | #14 Uh oh... one of the Eagles' best just hit the top of multiple rivals' target lists, a Marlion Pickett trigger that could create headaches for the Tigers, and a veteran Hawk might have a suitor... but there will be backlash 13.06.2023

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...

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 06.06.2023

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 

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 30.05.2023

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 a...

Tradies | #11 Two massive clubs plunged into CRISIS... this is an emergency episode 23.05.2023

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.

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 16.05.2023

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 E...

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 09.05.2023

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 e...

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 02.05.2023

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...

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 24.04.2023

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 H...

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 18.04.2023

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 hun...

Tradies | #5 CJ’s difficult decision, two clubs start to fall out of Pickett race, and the truth behind Stringers Doggies exit 11.04.2023

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...

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? 04.04.2023

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...

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