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 start the conversation before the ball is bounced to start the season. They 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. In addition to the main episode, the boys broaden the conversation into general footy issues via bonus episode, The (Air-raid) Siren. 

Mitch Cleary is also the Chief Football Reporter at Channel 7 and one of the best newsbreakers in the industry. Mitch manages to be respected but also well liked amongst industry types and fans, which is a rare combination. 

Sam McClure has broken some of the big AFL news stories from the past decade, earning him multiple media awards. He has earned respect for being precise with his words and forthright with his views, which can be seen on Channel 9, heard on 3AW and read via The Age.

Tradies has built a loyal community of ‘sophisticated’ football fans who love the business of sport and want to understand the inner workings of the football industry a little better. However, if you are passionate about their club and want to know what their next list management move will be then Tradies has you covered.