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The Trade Off
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
Episodes
The Trade OffDEADLINE DAY: Snap reactions to EVERY DEAL that unfolded at the trade deadline
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…
The Trade OffThe DREAM Round 1 Fixture REVEALED
Bruce 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…
The Trade OffTRADE DAY 7: Carlton controversy should see players stood down & setting the scene for deadline day
Jimmy 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 Trade OffThe INSIDE details as Carlton FUMES over scandal
Joel 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…
The Trade OffTRADE DAY 6: Matthew Lloyd breaks down Essendon's pursuit of rival STARS
Jimmy 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…
The Trade OffThe latest on Carlton's hospitalised players & every trade left to go down
Meg McDonald and Mark Stevens are here with the latest AFL news with just three days left in the 2026 Trade Period. We have all the details on the ongoing…
The Trade OffTRADE DAY 5: Why Carlton must make a TOUGH CALL on Lachie Whitfield
Jimmy 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…
The Trade OffFREE UP Free Agency: “Zak Butters deserves better”
Laura Spurway and Mark Stevens discuss the biggest stories in Footy right now! WHERE is Nick Blakey going to go and does it make sense for the clubs AND Free…
The Trade OffTRADE DAY 4: Lloydy casts doubt on Kangaroos’ MONSTER Blakey trade move
Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd discuss the biggest issues from DAY 4 of the 2026 AFL Trade Period. The Godfather offer to Nick Blakey from North Melbourne, the…
The Trade OffRory Sloane's MASSIVE CALL on Collingwood in 2027
Joel 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…
The Trade OffTRADE DAY 3: “You get the sense that someone at Geelong has to go”
Jimmy 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…
The Trade OffWhy Richo CAN'T SEE Blakey to Geelong happening
Bruce 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…
The Trade OffTRADE DAY 2: The player that’s the #1 target for every club
Jimmy 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…
The Trade OffThe ICON to Ikon Park & the Cat on the out
Joel 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…
The Trade OffTRADE DAY 1: Lloydy reacts to the Zach Merrett deal "there was venom"
Jimmy 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!…
The Trade OffTHE TRADE OFF RETURNS
Join 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…
The Trade OffThe Lions are only just getting started & Eddie’s LA EXCLUSIVE
Eddie 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…
The Trade OffGrand Final and Norm Smith Predictions
Eddie 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 Trade OffThe BIGGEST lies the AFL is telling you
Eddie 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…
The Trade OffWhat if Daicos DOESN'T win the Brownlow? Lachie's fate & fine Hawthorn $1MILLION
Eddie 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…
The Trade OffThe AFL's NIGHTMARE Brownlow scenario & Grand Final predictions
Eddie 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…
The Trade OffThe AFL should make this MAJOR change and not tell anyone
Eddie 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…
The Trade OffLachie Neale's "ordinary" act, the AFL’s “cock up” & Jezza’s future
Eddie 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 Trade OffAnalysing the four losing finalists
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to the semi finals, discuss the state of the four losing finalists so far this year, and discuss tomorrow's NFL…
The Trade OffThe umpiring act driving Eddie crazy
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel are back for another Wednesday episode, answering your questions live from SportNXT! Why are non-controlling umpires paying free…
The Trade OffThe sacking of Alastair Clarkson
This week Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel come to you live from SportNXT, one of the most prestigious sports business conferences in the southern hemisphere…
The Trade OffEddie and Jimmy predict the 2026 Grand Finalists
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to the Qualifying and Elimination Finals, and grade each club's chances of making the 2026 Grand Final. EDDIE AND…
The Trade Off“Can we just enjoy the weekend?” - Eddie’s response to Wildcard critics
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel are back for another Wednesday episode, and they’re answering your questions! Where have the long socks gone? Why are…
The Trade Off“I think it’s an inspired decision” - Scott Pendlebury’s move to the Gold Coast
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel discuss the biggest issues from the Wildcard Finals. The boys unpack the two wildcard finals, discuss the sanctions handed down…
The Trade OffGrading each clubs home and away season
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to the Wildcard Finals, and grade each clubs home and away season for 2026. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAMSee…
The Trade OffThe boys discuss the likelihood of a Carlton premiership
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel are back for another Wednesday episode, and they’re answering your questions! Has a listener designed a new guernsey to…
The Trade OffWhat next for James Hird?
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel discuss the biggest issues from Round 24. Mark McVeigh appears to have landed the Essendon job - so what next for James Hird? A…
The Trade OffEddie’s assessment of Greg Swann’s first year
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel combine their Wednesday and Thursday episodes this week. Greg Swann’s first year at the helm - how’s he performed?…
The Trade OffTrouble at the Sydney Swans
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel discuss the biggest issues from Round 23, headlined by concerning news regarding the Sydney Swans as we go to air. Eddie also…
The Trade OffHow many votes does Sam Docherty think Nick Daicos will poll this year?
Eddie McGuire and Sam Docherty look ahead to Round 23, and look at the bottom eight sides potential to improve in season 2027. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAMSee…
The Trade Off"That's where all the money is" - the club that should play more games in Canberra
Eddie McGuire and Sam Docherty answer your questions - should GWS relocate to Canberra? How likely are the Swans to win the premiership this year? Should the…
The Trade Off“Too many people there should have known” - Eddie McGuire on the Geelong concussion saga
Eddie McGuire and Sam Docherty discuss the biggest issues from Round 22, including the controversy surrounding Geelong’s concussion deal, and the latest…
The Trade OffEvaluating the most polarising midfield groups in the competition
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to Round 22, and evaluate some of the competitions most polarising midfield groups. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAMSee…
The Trade OffThe TV networks Eddie says “were pandering to Peter V’landys this year”
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions - why is the AFL allowing the flick handball? Are TV networks pandering to the NRL? And why do modern day…
The Trade OffWould Eddie and Jimmy hire Josh Fraser as senior coach?
Jimmy Bartel and Eddie McGuire discuss the biggest issues from Round 21, including a Carlton blitz at Marvel Stadium, the interest in Wildcard Round, and a…
The Trade Off‘They become flag favourites’ - The trade that would propel this club to flag favouritism in 2027
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty look ahead to Round 21, and discuss the key forward stocks at a number of clubs. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAMSee…
The Trade Off‘There’s a change coming’ - Eddie McGuire on the future of players who can’t fulfill their contracts
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions - can we fix the roof at Marvel Stadium? Why has the shepherd disappeared from the game? And the big…
The Trade OffEddie McGuire gives his verdict on the booing of Isaac Quaynor
Jimmy Bartel and Eddie McGuire discuss the biggest issues from Round 20, including a controversial night at Adelaide Oval, unrest at the Gold Coast Suns, and a…
The Trade Off‘A few teams should be picking up the phone and making sure they call’ - Sam Docherty on the player clubs MUST be calling this trade period
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty look ahead to Round 20, and discuss some players who could find a new home for season 2027. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAMSee…
The Trade Off“Today’s athletes, yesterday's rules” - The boys discuss an idea for a nostalgic 'Retro Round’
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty answer your questions - do the umpires miss the centre bounce? Could we see a ruckman win the Brownlow? And is a wildcard team…
The Trade Off“His favourite thing away from football is football” - Jimmy Bartel on his former assistant coach, now inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils: Ken Hinkley
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty discuss the biggest issues from Round 19, headlined by breaking news that Ken Hinkley is the inaugural coach of the Tasmania…
The Trade Off‘I don’t have them in my top echelon of teams’ - Sam Docherty on the well-performing side that won’t win the flag this year
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty look ahead to Round 19, and discuss some headlines we could see in the future! EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAMSee…
The Trade OffThe boys discuss the FIRST thing they would both fix at Essendon
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty answer your questions - why are sporting organisations on the Gold Coast cursed? Can Thursday night footy start any earlier? And…
The Trade Off‘It looks like he’s tried to pull every lever that he's got, and none of them have worked’ - Sam Docherty and Jimmy Bartel on the demise of the Gold Coast Suns
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty discuss the biggest issues from Round 18. Is the flag Freo’s to lose? Is the Gold Coast Suns' season “effectively…
The Trade OffThe veteran that deserves a TWO year contract extension
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty look ahead to Round 18, and preview which selections you might see made on All-Australian night... EDDIE AND JIMMY ON…
The Trade Off'Bring the fans along for the ride' - Jimmy and Sam discuss how the AFL should address controversial umpiring decisions
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty answer your questions - why do so many modern day footballer wear headbands? Why are some clubs more cursed by injury than…
The Trade Off“His interview is right now” - Sam Docherty on the likelihood of Josh Fraser becoming Carlton’s long term coach
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty discuss the biggest issues from Round 17. Were Brayden Maynard and Touk Miller lucky to escape with just a financial sanction?…
The Trade OffWhy Craig McRae can't lead the Magpies to another flag...
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty look ahead to Round 17, and break down whether the current coach at your club can lead them to the promised land... EDDIE AND…
The Trade OffCould we see a caretaker coach win Coach of the Year??
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty answer your questions - could a caretaker win coach of the year? Is Lachie Neale bound for Hawthorn? Do we have too many…
The Trade OffWhich clubs will MISS OUT on a wildcard berth?
Jimmy Bartel and Sam Docherty discuss the biggest issues from Round 16. Now that the byes are done, the boys set the scene for season's run home, taking a look…
The Trade Off“The closest to Chris Judd that I’ve seen in a long time” - The player most important to their team’s success
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to Round 16, and discuss the ONE player that reminds Eddie of Chris Judd! EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAMSee…
The Trade OffThe new ‘FA CUP STYLE’ competition the AFL should consider
Jimmy Bartel and Eddie McGuire answer your questions - what’s going on with the seagulls at the MCG? Should the AFL implement an 'FA Cup Style'…
The Trade Off‘The Eddie McGuire Fixture’ - how Eddie would FIX the AFL fixture
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel review the round that was, Eddie reveals his idea to fix the fixture, and how lucky was JACK GINNIVAN to avoid suspension?…
The Trade Off‘He has to be' - The ONE player that’s currently the stand out All-Australian Captain
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to Round 15, and both agree there is ONE player who’s the obvious pick for All-Australian captain EDDIE AND…
The Trade OffEddie's idea to get the 'pissants' OUT of the game
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions. What's happened to goal kicking routines? Is it time to bring in a taunting rule? And the boys have their…