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
Nuts and Bolts | Carlton land a Sun on the rise
Hey Tradies,
Here is a Nuts and Bolts on how the Blues landed Jack Martin.
Enjoy!
Produced by Scott Walton.
11/26/2023 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Nuts and Bolts | The curious case of Luke Hodge's move to Queensland
Hey Tradies,
Enjoy this week's Nuts and Bolts on Luke Hodge and his move to Queensland.
11/12/2023 • 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Nuts and Bolts | How Adelaide swayed Izak Rankine
Welcome back for some more Nuts and Bolts! Today it is all about Izak Rankine.
Produced by Scott Walton.
11/5/2023 • 6 minutes, 50 seconds
Nuts and Bolts | Catching Dusty touring GWS
When Mitch caught Dusty touring GWS!
Produced by Scott Walton.
10/31/2023 • 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Nuts and Bolts | A Texas sized edition of Nuts and Bolts!
Hey Tradies,
Here is a Nuts and Bolts straight from the USA... Mason Cox!
Enjoy,
Produced by Scott Walton.
10/22/2023 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Tradies | #35 Welcome to the Tradies Awards... join us live from the pub for our season finale!
Hey Tradies!
Thanks for joining us all year long, one last episode to recap everything we talked about all year xx
Enjoy!
Produced by Scott Walton/
10/21/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 42 seconds
Tradies | #34 It all came down to today.... welcome to our Grand Final
WELCOME TO THE LAST DAY OF THE TRADE PERIOD.... HERE IT IS... OUR GRAND FINAL!
Enjoy!
Produced by Scott Walton.
10/18/2023 • 31 minutes, 4 seconds
Tradies | #33 Jack Ginnivan.... staying or going?!
Hey Tradies!
Here it is... our last episode before the trade period is wrapped up for 2023! Here is all the final information you need to know about what is going down on deadline day.
Catch you tomorrow for the full wrap up!
Produced by Scott Walton.
10/17/2023 • 32 minutes, 24 seconds
Tradies | #32 TRADE WRAP... with less than 48 hours to go we let you know EVERYTHING thats left to go down
Hey Tradies!
Here is the official Tradies Trade Wrap with less than 48 hours to go xx
Produced by Scott Walton
10/16/2023 • 35 minutes, 3 seconds
Tradies | #31 TRADE SEASON IS HERE!... the deals done, the deals to come and the deals you won't see coming 👀
TRADE SEASON IS HERE LADIES AND GENTLEMAN - now stop listening to Trade Radio because we are you're #1 location to get all the trade news and the tiny details that everyone else in the caper haven't got!
Strap in as our Grand Final is here!
TRADIES LUNCH (use code JUSTQUICKLY for 40% off): https://www.tixstar.com.au/a/2023-afl-seasonal-packages-and-experiences/other/tradies-lunch/100055083
Produced by Scott Walton.
10/10/2023 • 52 minutes, 31 seconds
Tradies | #30 TRADE PERIOD PREVIEW... we play staying or going with every single player that could move this off-season
Hey Tradies,
Here... we... go!
The footy is done and dusted and now its time for footy Christmas - the AFL Trade and Free agency period is upon us; And to celebrate we are going through every single player we have talked about throughout the year and tell you if they are staying or if they are going and where.
Enjoy!
Produced by Scott Walton.
10/3/2023 • 42 minutes
Tradies | #29 The Pies are trying to get out of paying Brodie Grundy and we TEE OFF on the AFL's North Melbourne assistance package
Hello Tradies!
Here we go... the big dance! To celebrate we have put together one of the great Nuts and Bolts of all time - here is what's in store for you:
Nuts an Bolts on multiple big names that have moved to the Pies and the Lions including a big edition on Josh Dunkley.
The Pies are trying to get out of paying out Brodie Grundy... but Melbourne are having none of it.
The lads go off on the AFL's ridiculous assistance package handed to North Melbourne
All that and more!
COME JOIN US FOR LUNCH: https://www.tixstar.com.au/a/2023-afl-seasonal-packages-and-experiences/other/tradies-lunch/100055083
Produced by Scott Walton.
9/26/2023 • 51 minutes, 27 seconds
Nuts and Bolts | The great Jack Bowes haul… how the Cats landed Bowes and Pick #7 for nothing
In what world were Geelong, a reigning premier, able to land Jack Bowes and a top 10 pick for basically nothing? Here is how!
9/24/2023 • 7 minutes, 21 seconds
Tradies | #28 DONE DEAL... we officially announce the first deal of the trade season complete
Hey Tradies...
EARLY DROP!
The first trade of the off-season is officially complete and we give you all the details! We also discuss the Dees interesting future... can they still compete with this list? Lastly, an incredible Nuts and Bolts on Dayne Beams - you cannot miss this one.
COME TO OUR TRADIES LUNCH: https://www.tixstar.com.au/a/2023-afl-seasonal-packages-and-experiences/other/tradies-lunch/100055083
Produced by Scott Walton.
9/18/2023 • 53 minutes, 49 seconds
Nuts and Bolts | How it all feel apart for Essendon and Adam Saad
Once a Sun and Don, Adam Saad is thriving as a Blue... but how did the highly sought after half-back find his way out the door at Essendon?
9/17/2023 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
Tradies | #27 These two Demons will never play for Melbourne again... and could a netball trade keep English at the kennel?
Hey Tradies!
Sorry for the late drop (thanks Brayden Maynard tribunal hearing), but we promise it's worth the wait. 30 minutes of whiteboard action and a massive nuts and bolts.
Enjoy!
Produced by Scott Walton.
9/12/2023 • 47 minutes, 4 seconds
Nuts and Bolts | The incredible links to Collingwood that helped Tom Mitchell become a Magpie
Sometimes it's not about what you know... it's about who you know - well Tom Mitchell knows a lot but you get the point. Here are the incredible links his manager had with the Collingwood coaching staff that played a big part in helping him become a Pie.
9/10/2023 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Tradies | #26 There is no way Geelong is about to receive this much for Esava Ratugolea!
Hey there Tradies!
Also a massive welcome to all the new Tradies out there - welcome to the family as we start to gear up towards Trade season. This one is a big ep so strap in:
There is just something off about the Dogs' assurances of Bailey Smith staying
Geelong could get a serious haul from a Ratugolea trade
Brodie Grundy meets with the Power on the eve of finals.. here are the details
A ripping Nuts and Bolts on Treloars move from the Pies to the Dogs
Mitch goes full nuffy and builds a squad of the Finals most cheapest players.
All that and more!
Produced by Scott Walton.
9/4/2023 • 50 minutes, 55 seconds
Nuts and Bolts | The phone call that nearly made Clayton Oliver a Blue
Clayton Oliver playing for Carlton? Doesn't sound right... but it nearly happened! Here is the phone call that could've made Clayton Oliver a Blue.
9/3/2023 • 7 minutes, 48 seconds
Tradies | #25 Do not believe what the Dogs are saying about Bailey Smith...
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
8/29/2023 • 56 minutes, 29 seconds
Nuts and Bolts | How the Dogs screwed up in their negotiations with Jake Stringer
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.'
8/27/2023 • 6 minutes, 10 seconds
Tradies | #24 Luke Beveridge called us out for not being sophisticated... and how Call of Duty is a force in the trade space
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.
8/22/2023 • 51 minutes, 48 seconds
Nuts and Bolts | How the AFL’s trade and FA system was manipulated thanks to a quirky loophole
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!
8/20/2023 • 5 minutes, 9 seconds
Tradies | #23 Mitch isn't taking Tom Barrass off his whiteboard... here's why
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
8/15/2023 • 48 minutes, 38 seconds
Tradies | #22 Dusty is rested while Dimma meets with the Gold Coast... coincidence or not?
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
8/8/2023 • 47 minutes, 12 seconds
Tradies | #21 Here we go again... the player who will shake this season's trade period and the young Hawk star that could depart
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
8/1/2023 • 49 minutes, 19 seconds
Nuts and Bolts | Inside how the Tigers landed Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper
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.
7/30/2023 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
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
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.
7/25/2023 • 43 minutes, 8 seconds
Nuts and Bolts | The Stephen Coniglio Deal
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!
7/23/2023 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
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
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?
7/18/2023 • 48 minutes, 33 seconds
Tradies | #18 The ‘no brainer’ trade that will break Tigers' hearts and the could Dew's departure see a host of Suns leave?
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.
7/11/2023 • 57 minutes, 2 seconds
Tradies | #17 We reveal the first domino to fall in this years trade period, and oh boy wowee Oraaazzzziooo might be coming back
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.
7/4/2023 • 46 minutes, 20 seconds
Tradies | #16 We have NEVER talked about this many players before AND has this one trade ruined this club?
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.
6/27/2023 • 1 hour, 43 seconds
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
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.
6/20/2023 • 55 minutes, 30 seconds
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
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.
6/13/2023 • 43 minutes, 58 seconds
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
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
6/6/2023 • 54 minutes, 10 seconds
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
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
5/30/2023 • 52 minutes, 1 second
Tradies | #11 Two massive clubs plunged into CRISIS... this is an emergency episode
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.
5/23/2023 • 44 minutes, 30 seconds
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
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
5/16/2023 • 43 minutes, 52 seconds
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
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
5/9/2023 • 41 minutes, 57 seconds
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
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.
5/2/2023 • 53 minutes, 43 seconds
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
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.
4/24/2023 • 43 minutes, 43 seconds
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
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.
4/18/2023 • 46 minutes, 21 seconds
Tradies | #5 CJ’s difficult decision, two clubs start to fall out of Pickett race, and the truth behind Stringers Doggies exit
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.
4/11/2023 • 41 minutes, 31 seconds
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?
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.
4/4/2023 • 41 minutes, 39 seconds
Tradies | #3 Vic clubs circle Ben King, Fyfe farewell looming, and is Parish an unneeded asset?
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.
3/28/2023 • 38 minutes, 28 seconds
Tradies | #2 Jackson's shaky debut, Tigers' giant engine room, Eagles fire sale and the great pay debate
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
3/21/2023 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
Tradies | #1 Blues’ TDK view, Deja Vu Demons, Crow flight risk, Dusty dilemma and Giant deal
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
3/14/2023 • 46 minutes, 11 seconds
Trailer: What is Tradies all about?
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