About this podcast
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
Episodes
The newest 50 of 342 episodes
- 2026 List Reviews: The Pressure Cooker | Tradies · 53 minYessss, hello Tradies! Thanks to our friends at Bunnings, Sam & Mitch are analysing the lists of all 18 AFL clubs following the Trade Period as teams begin their preparations…
- 2026 List Reviews: The Rebuilds & Reality Checks | Tradies · 48 minYessss, hello Tradies! Thanks to our friends at Bunnings, Sam & Mitch are analysing the lists of all 18 AFL clubs following the Trade Period as teams begin their preparations…
- The Tradies Awards are BACK! Join us for our 2026 season finale | Tradies · 48 minOn today's episode of Tradies, we re-cap the 2026 AFL Trade Period by handing out our annual Tradies Awards! Enjoy and thank you for all the support this season! Tradies is…
- Did North get fleeced in the Blakey deal? Mega-Trade Deadline State of Play | Tradies · 60 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam, Mitch and Matthew Lloyd had plenty to get through as we unpacked everything you need to know ahead of the final day of the 2026 Trade Period! Here's…
- Are Collingwood at risk of losing BOTH of these stars? | Just Quickly · 10 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome to the final edition of Just Quickly for 2026! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - Did Geelong miss a trick by not targeting this de-listed…
- Everything we know about the Carlton scandal + who blinks first in Blakey stand-off? | Tradies · 54 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through as we head into the final 72 hours of the 2026 Trade Period! Here's what was on the agenda: Unpacking what we…
- Which young star should your club target this Trade Period? | Just Quickly · 12 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - Who could Geelong target after they missed out on Nick Blakey?…
- What’s REALLY happening with Nick Blakey? Inside the fight for superstar Swan | Tradies · 1 h 0 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam, Mitch and Matthew Lloyd had plenty to get through as we analysed a jam-packed opening first few days of the 2026 Trade Period. Here's what was on the…
- How do Geelong ALWAYS nail their value recruits? | Just Quickly · 13 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - Why don't more clubs follow Geelong's recruiting strategy?…
- Rowan Marshall skips the B&F... Is the Trade Period ALREADY getting messy? | Tradies · 55 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam, Mitch and Matthew Lloyd had plenty to get through as we analysed a jam-packed opening first few days of the 2026 Trade Period. Here's what was on the…
- The real story behind the biggest trade backflip of 2026... | Just Quickly · 12 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - Could Leek Aleer be a target for Victorian clubs? - Why did…
- 2026 Trade Period Eve! Sam’s exclusive, what’s this star Magpie’s future & how did the Dees miss out on this young gun?! | Tradies · 57 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam, Mitch and returning special guest co-host Matthew Lloyd had plenty to get through on the eve of the 2026 Trade Period! Here's what was on the agenda…
- How one AFL decision cost Fremantle the 2026 premiership... | Air Raid · 8 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam and Linc discuss how Lachie Neale having his suspension overturned ultimately cost Fremantle their inaugural…
- Matthew Lloyd explains why John Longmire’s Essendon appointment is so significant | Just Quickly · 12 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - Is Essendon's depth underrated? - Why does Zane Duursma want…
- Matthew Lloyd returns to discuss Essendon's latest appointment, how Brisbane defied the odds & the BIGGEST Trade Period we've seen! | Tradies · 56 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and returning special guest co-host Matthew Lloyd had plenty to get through on this week's show as we edge closer to the 2026 Trade Period. Here's…
- Did this rule change ruin the Brownlow forever? | Air Raid · 9 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam thinks there is an irony surrounding the umpiring from Saturday night's preliminary final and Mitch thinks a rule…
- The Lachie Neale suspension detail NO ONE is talking about... | Just Quickly · 16 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - Why do Journalists give opinions in press conferences? - The…
- The brutal reality facing a former giant of the AFL... | Tradies · 55 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on this week's Grand Final edition of the show! Here's what was on the agenda: Sam is worried about the future of…
- Did Justin Longmuir & Fremantle go TOO far with this? | Air Raid · 8 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam questions Justin Longmuir labelling his Fremantle side as the underdogs against Sydney this week which leads to a…
- Sam's radical idea to FIX the AFL Grand Final! | Just Quickly · 19 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - What can the AFL and MCG learn from the NFL game? - What…
- What Zak Butters’ decision means for YOUR club... | Tradies · 53 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on this week's show. Here's what was on the agenda: The impact of Zak Butters' decision on the rest of the…
- Our FINAL verdict on Wildcard Round for 2026! | Air Raid · 7 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Mitch questions why Wildcard Finals don't count towards the Gary Ayres Medal for the best player of the finals, before…
- This listener called Sam out on one of his hottest takes... | Just Quickly · 15 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - Who will Adelaide focus on now that Zac Bailey has re-signed…
- Mitch won’t rule out this star leaving AGAIN + how North failed Clarko | Tradies · 1 h 0 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on this week's show. Here's what was on the agenda: Why Alastair Clarkson isn't to blame for North's lack of…
- What’s the BEST value trade in AFL history? | Just Quickly · 20 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - Can a position change rejuvenate Ben McKay's career?…
- Did the AFL get EXTREMELY lucky with Wildcard round? | Air Raid · 10 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Mitch discusses how Carlton outnumbered Melbourne fans despite being the away team, while Sam gives his thoughts on the…
- Inside the MAJOR list renovation at one of the AFL’s powerhouse clubs... | Tradies · 43 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on this week's show. Here's what was on the agenda: Sam introduces the 'Tassie Whiteboard' Unpacking Scott…
- Who is the AFL’s Christopher Nolan? | Air Raid · 12 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Mitch discusses Adelaide's decision to farewell Taylor Walker on Saturday, despite having another home game to come…
- Why do AFL journalists and player managers NEED each other? | Just Quickly · 18 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - Does Zak Butters actually care about Port getting looked…
- The Sydney 5 fallout & why YOUR club missed out on this superstar | Tradies · 55 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on this week's show. Here's what was on the agenda: Sam introduces the 'Zak Butters Bachelor' An update on…
- Did the AFL get the WILD CARD ROUND wrong? | Air Raid · 8 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Mitch and Sam debate the AFL's wild card system and the memo to clubs about resting players heading into finals, before…
- Sam has his very own "Player Manager"? | Just Quickly · 17 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - How many clubs are genuinely premiership contenders this year?…
- Which AFL sleeping giant has a $7 MILLION war chest to spend? | Tradies · 55 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on this week's show. Here's what was on the agenda: Unpacking Mitch's report that Geelong are the new favourites…
- Was Geelong being devious or stupid? | Air Raid · 10 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Mitch discusses the possibility of more footy on Sunday nights, while Sam praises a fellow journalist for how he…
- This listener question left Mitch VERY unimpressed... | Just Quickly · 21 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - What players have flourished after being traded for peanuts?…
- Naming the AFL’s 23 most OVERPAID players (no offence!) | Tradies · 1 h 0 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on this week's show. Here's what was on the agenda: Sam responds to Mitch's Value Team with his Most Overpaid…
- "It's a strong no from me... just win games of footy!" | Air Raid · 9 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Mitch and Sam debate the success of Collingwood's new pre-game routine before discussing the AFL's memo to clubs about…
- What is this want-away star ACTUALLY worth? | Just Quickly · 17 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - What is Bailey Humphrey worth in a trade? - Why is the St…
- Did Collingwood cross the line in its pursuit of this star & is Carlton’s best player expendable? | Tradies · 51 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on this week's show. Here's what was on the agenda: Why Nigel Lappin's appointment is so important for Tasmania…
- Sam & Mitch DID NOT agree on this radical idea from Collingwood | Air Raid · 11 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Mitch discuss Collingwood's innovation to Thursday night footy, while Sam had some first hand experience as an umpire…
- Is this club really in the Zak Butters race? & Mitch goes Micro on the AFL's best-value 23 | Tradies · 55 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on this week's show. Here's what was on the agenda: If Zak Butters chooses Richmond, would it be the biggest…
- Should the AFL adjust fines based on contracts? | Air Raid · 11 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Mitch has a suggestion to improve the AFL's fining system, but Sam isn't on board. 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to…
- How Ken Hinkley’s appointment impacts the 2026 Trade Period | Tradies · 1 h 1 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on this week's show. Here's what was on the agenda: The impact of Ken Hinkley's appointment for the 2026 Trade…
- Can clubs say ANYTHING at the trade table? | Tradies · 56 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on this week's show. Here's what was on the agenda: Sam addresses some criticism from over the weekend... Chris…
- Tradies Presents: The Kurt Tippett Files · 19 minYesss hello Tradies! We've got a bonus episode for you this week! Enjoy the final three weeks of Sam McClure's deep dive into Kurt Tippett's infamous trade from Adelaide to…
- "That is poor leadership, and I'm sick and tired of it!" | Air Raid · 10 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam once again goes into bat for the umpiring community after another incident over the weekend. 📲 Follow Us on…
- "Has there ever been something that's aged worse?!” & the 10 Hodge-type players Essendon should target | Tradies · 52 minYessss, hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on this week's show. Here's what was on the agenda: Has anything aged worse than Essendon not trading Zach…
- The AFL should steal THIS idea from the FIFA World Cup | Air Raid · 11 minYessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Mitch thinks the AFL can learn a thing or two from the FIFA World Cup and Sam can't believe we are yet again discussing…
- Will Carlton's resurgence under Josh Fraser ruin their draft plans? | Just Quickly · 16 minYesssss Tradies! Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week: - Can Carlton play finals AND draft Cody Walker? - Are Brisbane…
- One trade target is having his head turned & a rival club is coming hard for a Carlton superstar! | Tradies · 51 minYessss hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on a Sunday night recording of the show! Here's what was on the agenda: Zak Butters' unprecedented form as a trade…
