Oct 14, 202626 min
Meg McDonald and Matthew Lloyd unpack all of the news from DEADLINE DAY of the 2026 AFL Trade Period! We’ve got the details on every deal that went down, plus the biggest winners and losers of the most eventful...
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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel are two of the biggest names in our Footy and they don’t hold back. Delivering the best insights in footy, they aren't afraid to debate the issues that need to be discussed.EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTRAGRAM
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What is The Trade Off about?
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel are two of the biggest names in our Footy and they don’t hold back. Delivering the best insights in footy, they aren't afraid to debate the issues that need to be discussed.EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTRAGRAM
What has The Trade Off covered recently?
Recent episodes include "DEADLINE DAY: Snap reactions to EVERY DEAL that unfolded at the trade deadline" (14 October 2026, 26 minutes), "The DREAM Round 1 Fixture REVEALED" (14 October 2026, 19 minutes), and "TRADE DAY 7: Carlton controversy should see players stood down & setting the scene for deadline day" (13 October 2026, 20 minutes).
How often does The Trade Off publish?
The Trade Off publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Trade Off?
Booking probability for The Trade Off is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Trade Off requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Trade Off's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Trade Off
The DREAM Round 1 Fixture REVEALED
Oct 14, 202619 minBruce Eva and Matthew Richardson go through every player still on the trade table to figure out who will stay and who will find a new home. AND they reveal the DREAM Round 1 fixture for 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener...
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TRADE DAY 7: Carlton controversy should see players stood down & setting the scene for deadline day
Oct 13, 202620 minJimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd unpack all of the news from day 7 of the 2026 AFL Trade Period! Nick Blakey is officially a Roo, Lloydy has strong thoughts on the future of controversial Blues, and we set the scene for...
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The INSIDE details as Carlton FUMES over scandal
Oct 13, 202619 minJoel Peterson and Mark Stevens address the biggest issues in Footy right now, the latest news on the Carlton party boys, all you need to know about the trade prospects before deadline and the Chris Fagan job the AFL...
Oct 12, 202620 minJimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd unpack all of the news from day 6 of the 2026 AFL Trade Period. Lloydy has his say on Essendon’s latest movements, North’s alternate key defender option and which remaining...
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Oct 9, 202620 minJimmy Bartel & Matthew Lloyd are back for what has been the BUSIEST day of the trade period so far! We've got mega trades, the latest Butters & Blakey news, and that's only scratching the surface... See...
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Rory Sloane's MASSIVE CALL on Collingwood in 2027
Oct 8, 202615 minJoel Peterson and Rory Sloane are here with the latest on the clubs chasing Nick Blakey, the rebuilds that were always doomed to fail, and Rory's massive call for the Magpies in 2027... See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Oct 7, 202619 minJimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd react to all the action from Day 3 of the AFL Trade Period, headlined by the race for Nick Blakey kicking into gear (despite no official trade being requested)... Who will have to step...
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Why Richo CAN'T SEE Blakey to Geelong happening
Oct 7, 202617 minBruce Eva and Matthew Richardson discuss the biggest stories in Football, and there is none bigger than Nick Blakey's future right now. And Richo thinks, there's very little chance it gets done. See...
Oct 6, 202621 minJimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd react to all the action from Day 2 of the AFL Trade Period, including plenty of offers, an under-the-radar trade, and rumours that simply won't go away around an in-demand Swan... See...
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The ICON to Ikon Park & the Cat on the out
Oct 6, 202620 minJoel Peterson and Mark Stevens discuss the biggest trade news and coaching moves as we head into Day 2 of the 2026 AFL Trade Period. News on an out of favour Cat, Chris Fagan’s future, has Buckley run out of...
Oct 5, 202619 minJimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd react to all the action from Day 1 of the AFL Trade Period, including a deal 12 months in the making - Zach Merrett, is a Hawk! There are a lot of players still on the board, the boys give...
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THE TRADE OFF RETURNS
Oct 1, 20260 minJoin Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd every day of the 2026 AFL Trade Period with the latest news and opinions. THE TRADE OFF ON INSTAGRAM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 202650 minEddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel are here for the last time this season with a FULL review of the 2026 AFL Grand Final. Who does Jimmy give his votes to, what should be done with Wharfie Time, and Eddie reveals some BIG...
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Grand Final and Norm Smith Predictions
Sep 23, 202626 minEddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to the 2026 AFL Grand Final. Who wins, the Norm Smith Medalist and of the 9 clubs with Premiership droughts, who is the most likely to breakthrough. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON...
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The BIGGEST lies the AFL is telling you
Sep 22, 202623 minEddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions. A listener calls out Eddie’s hypocrisy, Eddie confirms the MCG upgrade is in action and the boys detail how the AFL is lying to us. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON...
Sep 21, 202650 minEddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel discuss the biggest issues to come out of Preliminary Final weekend. What happens to Lachie Neale, the punishment fit for the Hawks and how Eddie will react if Nick Daicos doesn’t...
Sep 16, 202616 minEddie McGuire and Dermott Brereton discuss who has the best chance to knock off Nick Daicos at the Brownlow, the AFL’s worst nightmare that they can’t do anything about and who is playing in the Grand Final...
Sep 15, 202627 minEddie McGuire and Dermott Brereton answer your questions about why we aren’t using Marvel Stadium and how the AFL can change the game without telling anyone. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAM See...
Sep 15, 202647 minEddie McGuire is joined by Dermott Brereton to discuss the biggest issues to come out of the semi finals, Eddie’s biggest takeaways from the NFL and what the AFL MUST do and why is the AFL sticking their nose into...
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