Tradies
Tradies is an AFL-focused podcast that covers player movement and trading throughout the year, not just during the official trade period. Hosted by Mitch Cleary from Channel 7 and Sam McClure from Channel 9, the show provides insider analysis of deals and decisions shaping AFL clubs. Produced by Clubby Sports, it aims to keep listeners ahead of the player movement game.
Episodes
The Tradies Awards are BACK! Join us for our 2026 season finale | Tradies
On 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!
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Did North get fleeced in the Blakey deal? Mega-Trade Deadline State of Play | Tradies
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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 what was on the agenda:
Did North pay overs for Nick Blakey?
Analysing Lachie Whitfields move to the Blues
The deadline day deals that will, and wont happen
Listener questions & more!
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Are Collingwood at risk of losing BOTH of these stars? | Just Quickly
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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 player last year?
- Could Collingwood lose both of Dan Houston & Jordan De Goey?
- What could the future of Trade Period look like?
- & more!
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Everything we know about the Carlton scandal + who blinks first in Blakey stand-off? | Tradies
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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 know about Carlton's latest scandal
A trade state of play around the competition
Could Dan Houston be on the move again?
Listener questions & more!
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Which young star should your club target this Trade Period? | Just Quickly
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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 AFL journalist would have the most trade value?
- What current players would make the best commentators & more!
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What’s REALLY happening with Nick Blakey? Inside the fight for superstar Swan | Tradies
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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 agenda:
Unpacking the biggest story of the Trade Period, Nick Blakey!
When will the Bulldogs put the paperwork in for Zak Butters?
Lloydy gives us some of his great Essendon stories!
Listener questions
How do Geelong ALWAYS nail their value recruits? | Just Quickly
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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?
- How can North maximise their draft and trade hand?
- A throwback from a wild non-trade in 2016 & more!
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Rowan Marshall skips the B&F... Is the Trade Period ALREADY getting messy? | Tradies
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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 agenda:
The complexities of the Rowan Marshall trade and why he didnt attend the Saints best & fairest awards...
Zach Merrett is FINALLY a Hawk, Matthew Lloyd weighs in
Is Sydney's backline starting to look
The real story behind the biggest trade backflip of 2026... | Just Quickly
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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 Bailey Humphrey re-sign after initially wanting to leave the Suns?
- Lloydy details the catch ups he still has with an Essendon legend & more!
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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
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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:
Nathan Buckley & North Melbourne’s coaching process
Unpacking some interesting Best & Fairest results around the competition
Lloydy on how Sam Mitchell convinced Calsher Dear to stay
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How one AFL decision cost Fremantle the 2026 premiership... | Air Raid
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On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam and Linc discuss how Lachie Neale having his suspension overturned ultimately cost Fremantle their inaugural premiership.
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Matthew Lloyd explains why John Longmire’s Essendon appointment is so significant | Just Quickly
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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 to leave North?
- What does Longmire ACTUALLY bring to Essendon & more!
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Matthew Lloyd returns to discuss Essendon's latest appointment, how Brisbane defied the odds & the BIGGEST Trade Period we've seen! | Tradies
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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 what was on the agenda:
Why John Longmire is such a big coup for Essendon
How Brisbane defied the odds to clinch the 2026 premiership
An update on the Sydney 5
Listener questions & more!
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Did this rule change ruin the Brownlow forever? | Air Raid
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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 change has removed a Brownlow quirk.
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The Lachie Neale suspension detail NO ONE is talking about... | Just Quickly
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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 controversial preliminary final umpiring
- A quirk with Lachie Neale's tribunal case & more!
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The brutal reality facing a former giant of the AFL... | Tradies
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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 the Tigers
Mitch goes micro on the Grand Final teams
Do mid-season draftees owe their club another contract?
A massive Grand Final preview & more!
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Did Justin Longmuir & Fremantle go TOO far with this? | Air Raid
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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 discussion about the upcoming game.
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Sam's radical idea to FIX the AFL Grand Final! | Just Quickly
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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 brothers have been traded to play alongside each other?
- What will Chris Fagan's next job in footy look like & more!
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What Zak Butters’ decision means for YOUR club... | Tradies
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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 competition
A watch on some veterans around the league
Mitch's deep dive on some trades which led to success in September
A big announcement & more!
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Our FINAL verdict on Wildcard Round for 2026! | Air Raid
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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 we give our final verdict on the success of the AFL's inaugural Wildcard Round.
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This listener called Sam out on one of his hottest takes... | Just Quickly
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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 with Brisbane?
- Do any AFL players represent themselves instead of a manager?
- Sam gets pulled up on one of his takes & more!
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Mitch won’t rule out this star leaving AGAIN + how North failed Clarko | Tradies
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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 improvement
Zac Bailey's massive contract extension at Brisbane
The most complicated trade scenario in recent memory
Some exciting announcements & more!
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What’s the BEST value trade in AFL history? | Just Quickly
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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?
- Discussing the best value trades in recent memory
- Has Jack Gunston done an AFL first & more!
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Did the AFL get EXTREMELY lucky with Wildcard round? | Air Raid
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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 AFL's inaugural Wildcard weekend.
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Inside the MAJOR list renovation at one of the AFL’s powerhouse clubs... | Tradies
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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 Pendlebury's move to the Gold Coast Suns
Some fresh names are on Trade watch
Is this former Carlton employee the unluckiest man in footy & more!
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Who is the AFL’s Christopher Nolan? | Air Raid
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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, while Sam gives a scathing review of The Odyssey.
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Why do AFL journalists and player managers NEED each other? | Just Quickly
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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 after?
- Do Brisbane have any trade targets?
- Why player agents are journalists work together & more!
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The Sydney 5 fallout & why YOUR club missed out on this superstar | Tradies
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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 Sydney's 5 suspended players
Would Zach Merrett have stayed at Essendon if Hird got appointed?
Could Scott Pendlebury end his career up north & more!
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Did the AFL get the WILD CARD ROUND wrong? | Air Raid
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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 pitching a flexible last-round fixture.
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Sam has his very own "Player Manager"? | Just Quickly
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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 teams are not far away, needing just 1 or 2 recruits to be a real threat?
- When was the last time you can recall a straight player-for-player swap?
- Given Sam is managed by Paul Collins, how does being man
Which AFL sleeping giant has a $7 MILLION war chest to spend? | Tradies
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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 for Zak Butters
The timing of Josh Fraser's appointment at Carlton
Will Essendon’s next coach have $7 million in cap space to play with?
A rival network has stolen Mitch's Value 23 & more!
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Was Geelong being devious or stupid? | Air Raid
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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 covered the Geelong concussion story.
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This listener question left Mitch VERY unimpressed... | Just Quickly
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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?
- Can the AFL learn anything from the NRL?
- How Carlton, Essendon and Port Adelaide can all win on draft night & more!
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Naming the AFL’s 23 most OVERPAID players (no offence!) | Tradies
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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 Team
The impact of Geelong's concussion story on their pursuit of Zak Butters
Josh Fraser vs Michael Voss on Carlton's selection
An update on some veterans around the league & more!
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"It's a strong no from me... just win games of footy!" | Air Raid
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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 resting players leading into finals.
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What is this want-away star ACTUALLY worth? | Just Quickly
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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 Kilda vs Carlton game on Sunday night?
- The unique part of the Zak Butters trade & more!
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Did Collingwood cross the line in its pursuit of this star & is Carlton’s best player expendable? | Tradies
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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
Why is Zak Butters trying to get back to play in round 24?
Did Collingwood and Lachie Neale cross the line by meeting the day before a game?
A discussion on West Coast and Richmond's future & more!
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Sam & Mitch DID NOT agree on this radical idea from Collingwood | Air Raid
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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 over the weekend.
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This listener question made Mitch ring the AFL... | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- The confusing element behind the Christian Petracca trade
- Sam Mitchell's comments about Ken Hinkley
- Sam's thoughts on upcoming movies & more!
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Is this club really in the Zak Butters race? & Mitch goes Micro on the AFL's best-value 23 | Tradies
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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 trade backflip since Buddy?
Is it in Max King's best interests to stay at St Kilda?
Mitch names his bets value 23 & more!
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Should the AFL adjust fines based on contracts? | Air Raid
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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.
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Could Bobby Hill's departure spark a Collingwood recruiting spree? | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- How Collingwood can benefit from Bobby Hill's departure
- What's not getting spoken about at St Kilda
- Media mishaps & more!
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How Ken Hinkley’s appointment impacts the 2026 Trade Period | Tradies
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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 Period and beyond
Should Hawthorn prioritise Ben King or Mitch Lewis?
Toby Greene's comments on Friday night & more!
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A pointed message to former AFL stars in the media | Air Raid
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On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam calls out some former AFL players for their comments around umpiring over the weekend.
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Which AFL club will swoop in late this trade period? | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- Mitch and Sam discuss the stories they haven't yet reported...
- Will a club swoop in late for Lachie Neale?
- Quick fire questions & more!
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Can clubs say ANYTHING at the trade table? | Tradies
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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 Fagan's optimism around Zac Bailey's future
What does Nate Caddy's signature mean for Essendon?
A sliding doors trade moment for Geelong & more!
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Tradies Presents: The Kurt Tippett Files
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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 Sydney, all in one place.
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Can poor coaching ruin a player's trade value? | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- The latest on Tasmania's coaching candidates
- Fallout from the Gold Coast & Collingwood fines
- Are Essendon ruining Zach Merrett's trade value & more!
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"That is poor leadership, and I'm sick and tired of it!" | Air Raid
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On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam once again goes into bat for the umpiring community after another incident over the weekend.
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"Has there ever been something that's aged worse?!” & the 10 Hodge-type players Essendon should target | Tradies
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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 Merrett?
Why are Fremantle flirting with their selection?
Should Essendon target some experienced players from around the competition?
Sam concludes The Kurt Tippett Files
& more!
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The AFL should steal THIS idea from the FIFA World Cup | Air Raid
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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 the umpiring.
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Will Carlton's resurgence under Josh Fraser ruin their draft plans? | Just Quickly
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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 in the market for anyone this off-season?
- Some interesting insights into the media world & more!
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One trade target is having his head turned & a rival club is coming hard for a Carlton superstar! | Tradies
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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 target
Is Zach Merrett losing trade value by playing at half-back?
Has Ben King changed his mind?
North are finally after some key defensive stocks
& more!
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Going into bat for the AFL fixture... | Air Raid
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On this week's edition of Air Raid, Mitch goes into bat for the AFL fixture, while Sam can't believe punching has crept back into the game.
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Are we underrating this star recruit's 2026? | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- Has Jack Silvagni's 2026 season flown under the radar?
- Some other players Tassie have an eye on
- Has Carlton's recruiting been underrated? & more!
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Can this powerhouse buck the re-build trend & four trade names no one's talking about... | Tradies
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Sam and the returning Mitch had plenty to get through on Tuesday morning after another big week in footy news. On today's agenda:
The rationale behind Collingwood's pursuit of Lachie Neale
Do North Melbourne need a key-defender or not?
An insight into a sledge from a Tradies favourite...
Mitch goes micro with some potential trades & more!
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Did the AFL miss the mark with this non-fine? ft. Matthew Lloyd | Air Raid
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On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam and Matthew Lloyd discuss the current state of umpiring in the AFL and whether the league missed the mark by not fining Damien Hardwick for his post-match comments on Friday night.
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Why Matthew Lloyd is worried about the AFL's future | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- Does the AFL have an issue with its talent pathway?
- The inevitable question about James Hird's coaching credentials
- What Sam McClure is like behind the scenes and more!
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Matthew Lloyd on James Hird's coaching credentials, trade close-calls & the modern key forward market | Tradies
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Massive episode today as we welcomed the first ever guest on Tradies, Matthew Lloyd! Lloydy and Sam had plenty to get through on today's agenda:
Lloydy on how close he got to leaving Essendon during his career
Running the rule over the current key forward market
How can Tasmania sell itself as a club and more!
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Why this part of footy culture has to change | Air Raid
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On this week’s edition of Air Raid, Sam and Mitch discuss yet another ban from a homophobic slur in the AFL community.
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Which Victorian club has the most promising youngsters? | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- Does Carlton or Essendon have a brighter future?
- Why don't we see straight swaps anymore?
- What would an AFL coach be worth in a trade & more!
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Sam gets GRILLED on Tassie, a twist in Butters' future & who's stealing stories from who? | Tradies
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Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on Tuesday morning after another big week in footy news. On today's agenda:
Sam had a very awkward interaction pre-show!
Could Nick Daicos lure Zak Butters to Collingwood?
The latest on Lachie Neale, Jed Walter and more!
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Have we forgotten a big name in the AFL coaching race? | Air Raid
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On this week’s edition of Air Raid, Sam gives his thoughts on the state of the ARC technology in the AFL, while Mitch proposes a forgotten name in the coaching race.
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Sam walked out of the studio after this call... | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- A question on Darcy Wilson made Sam walk out of the studio...
- Could a bidding hack land Essendon another first round pick?
- Clauses in contracts & more!
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We deep-dive the AFL's best list & is Bailey Smith the league's best value recruit? | Tradies
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Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on Tuesday morning after another big week in footy news. On today's agenda:
Zac Bailey recorded his first 30-disposal game.
Do we underrate just how well Bailey Smith's Geelong career has started?
Sydney's key forward surplus.
A deep dive into Fremantle's list build.
And more!
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The advantage rule needs a BIG overhaul... | Air Raid
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On this week’s edition of Air Raid, Sam discusses what he thinks is the most broken rule in the competition.
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Could this be the smartest EVER list strategy? | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- Who is the Wemby equivalent in the AFL?
- Could a club finesse the Tassie 2027 draft?
- What AFL player would win a 10km time trial?
- & more!
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What’s next for the Bombers? Scott SACKED | Tradies
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Sam and Mitch came together on Tuesday morning as another coaching sacking rocked the AFL. Mitch jumped behind the mic only minutes after breaking the news that Brad Scott had been sacked by the Bombers, with he and Sam unpacking that along with a myriad of other footy issues on this week’s episode.
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Mitch just solved the AFL fixture problem… | Air Raid
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On this week’s edition of Air Raid, Mitch discusses the the future of the AFL fixture while Sam has another worry with Tassie...
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Will Sam ever soften his stance on North Melbourne? | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- Was Sam too hard on Jye Amiss?
- Will Sam soften his stance on North?
- How can the Lions keep Zac Bailey?
- & more!
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Could ANOTHER club captain be on the move? | Tradies
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Sam and Mitch were back to normal programming on Tuesday morning and head plenty on the agenda:
- Could Toby Greene actually leave GWS?
- Will Zach Merrett request a trade again?
- Sam introduces his 8 deadly sins of list management
- Which players have the biggest gap between their best and worst?
- & more!
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Does the AFL limit the success of its big clubs? | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- Why does the AFL have a salary cap?
- Can the Pies land one of their trade targets?
- What are some Trades that fell through which worked out for the better?
- & more!
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Is Carlton heading for a fire sale after Vossy’s exit? | Tradies
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Sam and Mitch reconvened on Wednesday afternoon following yesterday's big news out of the Blues and had plenty to discuss, including:
- The boys went head-to-head over a story!
- Will the Blues leaders stay or go?
- Could Lachie Neale finish his career in Victoria?
- Updates on Zak Butters & Darcy Wilson...
- & more!
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The Voss era at Carlton is OVER... What's next for the Blues? | Tradies
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We had a change of schedule this week, with Michael Voss’ departure from Carlton Football Club throwing our recording plans out of order. Mitch and Sam still found time to catch up and break down the biggest AFL story of 2026 so far, with our regular episodes coming later in the week.
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Is this the AFL’s most overrated stat? | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- What is the most overrated stat in footy?
- Who would play Mason Cox in a movie?
- Does a coach have a trick up his sleeve?
- & more!
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Sam delivers a blunt message to AFL players | Air Raid
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On this week’s edition of Air Raid, Sam and Mitch discuss the latest homophobic slur incident in the VFL and the future of State of Origin.
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The move that could reunite Max & Ben King in Victoria | Tradies
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Mitch and Sam had plenty on the agenda this week as we got stuck into another big week of footy and trade news:
- Is it fair to compare Carlton & Essendon's lists?
- Could getting Oscar Allen hurt the Lions down the track?
- Max & Ben king contract updates
- Mitch had one of his theories confirmed
- & more!
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Should AFL umpires front the media after matches? | Just Quickly
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Welcome back to another edition of Just Quickly! Here's what was on everyone's mind this week:
- Should AFL umpires face the media after matches?
- A solution for AFL & AFLW games on Saturday
- Richmond's ruck situation
- & more!
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Will this tribunal failure spark change in the AFL? | Air Raid
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On this week’s edition of Air Raid, Sam and Mitch discuss the future of the AFL tribunal and technology in the game.
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Has this top 3 player in the AFL become a recruiting chip for his team? | Tradies
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Mitch and Sam had plenty to get through this morning after another big weekend of footy. We were also lucky enough to have a celebrity voice message for the second week in a row!
On today’s agenda:
- Will Kozzie help recruit players to the Dees?
- What is Zac Bailey worth?
- Have we gone too early with the Lalor/Dusty comparisons?
- We have a new name on the whitebo
