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
Sam & Mitch DID NOT agree on this radical idea from Collingwood | Air Raid
Yessss 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 over the weekend. 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
This listener question made Mitch ring the AFL... | Just Quickly
Yesssss Tradies! 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! Enjoy! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? RECORD HERE 🎙 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Is this club really in the Zak Butters race? & Mitch goes Micro on the AFL's best-value 23 | Tradies
Yessss, 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 trade backflip since Buddy? Is it in Max King's best interests to stay at St Kilda? Mitch names his bets value 23 & more! Enjoy the episode, Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch and let us know what you think! 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram 📩 Contact Us: lallan@clubbysports.com 🗣 Send in a Just Quickly: https://memo.fm/tradiespodcast/ Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Should the AFL adjust fines based on contracts? | Air Raid
Yessss 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 date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Could Bobby Hill's departure spark a Collingwood recruiting spree? | Just Quickly
Yesssss Tradies! 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! Enjoy! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? RECORD HERE 🎙 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
How Ken Hinkley’s appointment impacts the 2026 Trade Period | Tradies
Yessss, 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 Period and beyond Should Hawthorn prioritise Ben King or Mitch Lewis? Toby Greene's comments on Friday night & more! Enjoy the episode, Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch and let us know what you think! 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram 📩 Contact Us: lallan@clubbysports.com 🗣 Send in a Just Quickly: https://memo.fm/tradiespodcast/ Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
A pointed message to former AFL stars in the media | Air Raid
Yessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam calls out some former AFL players for their comments around umpiring over the weekend. 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Which AFL club will swoop in late this trade period? | Just Quickly
Yesssss Tradies! 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! Enjoy! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? RECORD HERE 🎙 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Can clubs say ANYTHING at the trade table? | Tradies
Yessss, 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 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! Enjoy the episode, Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch and let us know what you think! 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram 📩 Contact Us: lallan@clubbysports.com 🗣 Send in a Just Quickly: https://memo.fm/tradiespodcast/ Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Tradies Presents: The Kurt Tippett Files
Yesss 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 Sydney, all in one place. 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram 📩 Contact Us: lallan@clubbysports.com 🗣 Send in a Just Quickly: https://memo.fm/tradiespodcast/ Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Can poor coaching ruin a player's trade value? | Just Quickly
Yesssss Tradies! 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! Enjoy! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? RECORD HERE 🎙 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
"That is poor leadership, and I'm sick and tired of it!" | Air Raid
Yessss 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 Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
"Has there ever been something that's aged worse?!” & the 10 Hodge-type players Essendon should target | Tradies
Yessss, 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 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! Enjoy the episode, Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch and let us know what you think! 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram 📩 Contact Us: lallan@clubbysports.com 🗣 Send in a Just Quickly: https://memo.fm/tradiespodcast/ Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
The AFL should steal THIS idea from the FIFA World Cup | Air Raid
Yessss 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 the umpiring. 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Will Carlton's resurgence under Josh Fraser ruin their draft plans? | Just Quickly
Yesssss 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 in the market for anyone this off-season? - Some interesting insights into the media world & more! Enjoy! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? RECORD HERE 🎙 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
One trade target is having his head turned & a rival club is coming hard for a Carlton superstar! | Tradies
Yessss 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 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! Enjoy Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch to let us know what you think! 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram 📩 Contact Us: lallan@clubbysports.com Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Going into bat for the AFL fixture... | Air Raid
Yessss hello Tradies! 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. 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Are we underrating this star recruit's 2026? | Just Quickly
Yesssss Tradies! 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! Enjoy! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? RECORD HERE 🎙 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Can this powerhouse buck the re-build trend & four trade names no one's talking about... | Tradies
Yessss hello Tradies! 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! Enjoy Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch to let us know what you think! 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram 📩 Contact Us: lallan@clubbysports.com Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Did the AFL miss the mark with this non-fine? ft. Matthew Lloyd | Air Raid
Yessss hello Tradies! 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. 📲 Follow Us on Socials: Stay up to date with The Tradies Podcast: Instagram TikTok YouTube 📩 Contact Us: Tradies is Produced by Lincoln Allan For inquiries or collaborations, email us at lallan@clubbysports.com 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Never miss an episode – hit follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a review if you’re enjoying the show! 🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
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Steal the structure. Not the show.
Keep the useful structure, then change the audience, point of view, and voice until the idea is unmistakably yours.
