Tradies
Episodes
Tradies | #52 Not Dusty going to the Gold Coast... again!?
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies, Here is what we have in store for you on this week's episode: Sam McClure is on the whiteboard? A Dees great has said Dusty is 100% ...
Tradies | #51 Sam drops a TRADE BOMB
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! New episode to get you going. Here is what you can expect in this episode: Did Sam accidentally stumble on a secret meeting about Baile...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | Dees fans HATE going to the footy
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies, Here is another episode of The (Air-Raid) Siren where today we chat about Melbourne's supporters inability to attend football matches, ...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | ENOUGH IS ENOUGH... the AFL MUST STOP changing things in the MIDDLE OF THE SEASON
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies, Today we have to chat about the AFL constantly changing things mid-season, with more change conversations happening in the round that ha...
Tradies | #50 It's Tim English BYE WATCH, and could Jack Martin be headed to a third club? (LIVE FROM MITCH'S NOOSA JACUZZI)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Mitch is living it up in Noosa while we are enjoying the Icy tundra of Melbourne. Here is what we have in store for you: Tim English BY...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | Are the AFL lying about SOLD OUT games? and WTF is going on with post-match public transport?
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Another episode of The (Air-Raid) Siren for you to listen to. Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton
Tradies | #49 The PIES and HAWKS are eyeing off a SAINT, while a RUCK RUSH is emerging for an up and coming SUN
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Here is what you can expect in this weeks episode: The Saint that is being eyed off by the Hawks and Pies Have you heard of Ned Mo...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | Footy teams don't care enough about their fans...
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Here is another lovely episode of Air-Raid for you to ponder about this morning, afternoon or evening.
Tradies | #48 Are the Dons getting ready to poach a couple of Lions?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! It's BYE TIME. Yep this is when it all gets serious: Mitch shares why the Bye is a key indicator on players staying or going... watch t...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | The holding the ball rule is a MESS
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies, another edition of The (Air-Raid) Siren coming up for you. This week Sam talks about half-time entertainment, while Mitch tries to get to...
Tradies | #47 Don't lose your mind but Sam just put Harley Reid on the whiteboard
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Welcome back to another episode - apologies for the later episode, Sam was gallivanting in Sydney and made us record early Wednesday. Bu...
Tradies | #46 Tigers three-time-premiership STAR is being chased... and his presser didn't give Richmond any confidence
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies, Here is what he have in store for you this week: A Richmond premiership star is being chased in the eastern states Will Hayward.. is he...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | Please stop clubs from making debutants FaceTime their parents!
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Welcome to another edition of The (Air-Raid) Siren. The questions we ask today is.. have we had enough to the debutant FaceTime videos? a...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | Debating the Holding the Ball and Advantage rule
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies - welcome to another edition of The (Air-Raid) Siren.
Tradies | #45 🚨 Jacob Weitering has been offered a $12m contract from a rival club 🚨
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🚨TRADIES WE HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE 🚨 Jacob Weitering has been offered a $12m contract from a rival club as they target every top Free Agent on the ma...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | Predicting who will make the Finals and who will miss out
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another edition of The (Air-Raid) Siren Tradies! On today's episode we predict who will make the Finals and who will miss out - while Sam d...
Tradies | #44 Patrick Dangerfield... we repeat... Patrick Dangerfield is on the whiteboard
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies... So there is no way Cats' Captain Patrick Dangerfield could leave Kardina Park... could he? Here is what you can expect on this week's ...
Nuts and Bolts | Radio jock the fillip in GOAT's signature
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies, Here is a Nuts and Bolts on the journey of Erin Phillips to the AFLW. Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton.
The (Air-Raid) Siren | CARLTON vs AFL??
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies... It's Air-Raid time! Enjoy xx Produced by Scott Walton.
Tradies | #43 "Sounds great in Theory"
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Here is what we have in store for you this week: Mitch and Sam discuss the value of Harrison Petty and if it has changed since the Cr...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | TIME FOR A BIT OF RESPECT!
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies... It's Air-Raid time! Enjoy xx Produced by Scott Walton.
Tradies | #42 Which of these three clubs are on the verge of landing Bazlenka? and Harley Reid is going to earn HOW MUCH?!
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Here is what we have in store for you this week: Mitch and Sam definitively answer who leads the race for Bailey Smith. The Sydney Swa...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | The 3 things Mitch can't stand at the footy
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Here is another edition of The Siren! or Air-Raid, or whatever we are calling it. Enjoy!
Tradies | #41 The Dogs are going to have to make a BIG decision on their All-Australian star
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies... or Tradeos as Nick Butler call us. Here is what we have in store for you: a ripping Nuts and Bolts on Jesse Hogan Why is Liam Bake...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | Here is who the 20th AFL team will be
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Wan't to find out who will be the 20th AFL team after Tassie? Listen right here! Produced by Scott Walton
Tradies | #40 The best defender in the competition has just been added to the whiteboard...
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Welcome back for another episode - 40 episodes in... can you bloody believe it?! Here is what we have in store for you: Mitch returns ...
Tradies | #39 Sam clears the air over the Lions in Vegas story
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies, Gather Round is here so why don't you gather round this new episode of the Tradies: Sam and Mitch discuss the Brisbane in Vegas story ...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | So what's the deal with the AFL's drug policy?
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Air-Raiders! We have let it stew but now it is time to address the drugs policy, whilst Mitch wants to sprinkle a little bit of positivity on the ...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | What do you mean no more AFL football on a Saturday?
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies, Happy Air-Raid Siren day for those who celebrate. Here is some extra footy talk for your week! Produced by Scott Walton
Tradies | #38 There is a club out there about to go BIG in trade season and it could shake up EVERYTHING
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! We are starting to roll now, here is what you can expect in this episode: A club with a massive war chest is about to explode in the tra...
Tradies | #37 What's the go with Errol Gulden's contract... surely there is no way he leaves.. right? and are the Dogs pushing Macrae out the door?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Tradies! Hope you've enjoyed having us back wherever you're listening. Here is what we have for you this week: Are the Dogs pushing Jack Macr...
The (Air-Raid) Siren | Let's chat about the umpiring...
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Welcome to episode 2 of The (Air-Raid) Siren! Hope you've enjoyed the extra episode xx Produced by Scott Walton
The (Air-Raid) Siren | WHAT! A footy podcast by the Tradies?
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Finally a space to talk about footy without that bloody air-raid siren going off! Let us know what you think xx Produced by Scott Walto...
Tradies | #36 Sam responds to the viral Harley Reid outrage...
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🚨 TRADIES WE'RE BACK 🚨 We've missed you! But now we're back stronger than ever with Callaway right behind us, and what a way to start the new se...
Nuts and Bolts | Carlton land a Sun on the rise
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies, Here is a Nuts and Bolts on how the Blues landed Jack Martin. Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton.
Nuts and Bolts | The curious case of Luke Hodge's move to Queensland
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies, Enjoy this week's Nuts and Bolts on Luke Hodge and his move to Queensland.
Nuts and Bolts | How Adelaide swayed Izak Rankine
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for some more Nuts and Bolts! Today it is all about Izak Rankine. Produced by Scott Walton.
Nuts and Bolts | Catching Dusty touring GWS
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Mitch caught Dusty touring GWS! Produced by Scott Walton.
Nuts and Bolts | A Texas sized edition of Nuts and Bolts!
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies, Here is a Nuts and Bolts straight from the USA... Mason Cox! Enjoy, Produced by Scott Walton.
Tradies | #35 Welcome to the Tradies Awards... join us live from the pub for our season finale!
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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/
Tradies | #34 It all came down to today.... welcome to our Grand Final
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME TO THE LAST DAY OF THE TRADE PERIOD.... HERE IT IS... OUR GRAND FINAL! Enjoy! Produced by Scott Walton.
Tradies | #33 Jack Ginnivan.... staying or going?!
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Tradies | #32 TRADE WRAP... with less than 48 hours to go we let you know EVERYTHING thats left to go down
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Tradies! Here is the official Tradies Trade Wrap with less than 48 hours to go xx Produced by Scott Walton
Tradies | #31 TRADE SEASON IS HERE!... the deals done, the deals to come and the deals you won't see coming 👀
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tradies | #30 TRADE PERIOD PREVIEW... we play staying or going with every single player that could move this off-season
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Nuts and Bolts | The great Jack Bowes haul… how the Cats landed Bowes and Pick #7 for nothing
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In what world were Geelong, a reigning premier, able to land Jack Bowes and a top 10 pick for basically nothing? Here is how!
Tradies | #28 DONE DEAL... we officially announce the first deal of the trade season complete
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 intere...
Nuts and Bolts | How it all feel apart for Essendon and Adam Saad
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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?
Tradies | #27 These two Demons will never play for Melbourne again... and could a netball trade keep English at the kennel?
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Nuts and Bolts | The incredible links to Collingwood that helped Tom Mitchell become a Magpie
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tradies | #26 There is no way Geelong is about to receive this much for Esava Ratugolea!
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Nuts and Bolts | The phone call that nearly made Clayton Oliver a Blue
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Tradies | #25 Do not believe what the Dogs are saying about Bailey Smith...
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
Nuts and Bolts | How the Dogs screwed up in their negotiations with Jake Stringer
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tradies | #24 Luke Beveridge called us out for not being sophisticated... and how Call of Duty is a force in the trade space
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dut...
Nuts and Bolts | How the AFL’s trade and FA system was manipulated thanks to a quirky loophole
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tradies | #23 Mitch isn't taking Tom Barrass off his whiteboard... here's why
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
Tradies | #22 Dusty is rested while Dimma meets with the Gold Coast... coincidence or not?
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Du...
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 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Nuts and Bolts | Inside how the Tigers landed Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...
Nuts and Bolts | The Stephen Coniglio Deal
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. To...
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 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ha...
Tradies | #18 The ‘no brainer’ trade that will break Tigers' hearts and the could Dew's departure see a host of Suns leave?
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fro...
Tradies | #17 We reveal the first domino to fall in this years trade period, and oh boy wowee Oraaazzzziooo might be coming back
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tradies | #16 We have NEVER talked about this many players before AND has this one trade ruined this club?
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 De...
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 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tradies | #11 Two massive clubs plunged into CRISIS... this is an emergency episode
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 alread...
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 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
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 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
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 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wel...
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 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
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 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Tradies | #5 CJ’s difficult decision, two clubs start to fall out of Pickett race, and the truth behind Stringers Doggies exit
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 discus...
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 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ca...
Tradies | #3 Vic clubs circle Ben King, Fyfe farewell looming, and is Parish an unneeded asset?
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
Tradies | #2 Jackson's shaky debut, Tigers' giant engine room, Eagles fire sale and the great pay debate
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Tradies | #1 Blues’ TDK view, Deja Vu Demons, Crow flight risk, Dusty dilemma and Giant deal
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 na...
Trailer: What is Tradies all about?
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weekly podcast brings influential journalists Sam McClure and Mitch Cleary together to chat about trading, buying and selling of AFL players. Pla...