The Trade Off
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 INSTRAGRAMSocial links:
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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 Cats aren’t done with the trade period yet and the latest on the MEGA DEAL.
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TRADE 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 official trade being requested)... Who will have to step aside at Geelong to make room for their astounding pursuit for both Blakey and Rowa…
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TRADE 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 that simply won't go away around an in-demand Swan...
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TRADE 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! There are a lot of players still on the board, the boys give their views on who is next.
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THE 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
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The 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 should be done with Wharfie Time, and Eddie reveals some BIG interest in our game. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAM
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Grand 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 most likely to breakthrough. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAM
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The 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 detail how the AFL is lying to us. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAM
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What 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 Hawks and how Eddie will react if Nick Daicos doesn’t win the Brownlow. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAM
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The 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 can’t do anything about and who is playing in the Grand Final. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTAGRAM
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