After 10 days, the AFL trade period culminated in a final, frantic, 15-minute stretch, and the man in the eye of the storm was Western Bulldogs recruiter Sam Power. MIchael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan break down all the big moves and explain what the clubs were thinking.

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Dan Houston was headed to Collingwood, then he wasn't, then he was. Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss how the mega deal was resurrected and who were the winners and losers as we wrap day nine of the 2024 trade period.  

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Although it was another quiet day for player movement, a mega trade is taking shape involving four clubs. Peter Ryan wonders if it will be a good deal for Collingwood, but Marc McGowan says they stand to land the blue-chip asset.

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Finally, we got some action. Scott Spits and Andrew Wu discuss the rationale behind the pick swaps executed by Carlton, Brisbane, Richmond and Hawthorn on day five of the AFL trade period, and answer the question many Melbourne fans are now asking; 'who is Harry Sharp?'

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Andrew Wu and Marc McGowan discuss the negotiations that are holding up other deals and the clubs waiting in the wings if any trades fall over. Plus, the Tiger re-signed on a mega deal, and will pick 56 be enough to get Jake Stringer from Essendon to GWS?

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Although no players or picks were swapped, Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan analyse a number of the big off-field manoeuvres that were executed on day three of the AFL trade period.

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Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan discuss whether the Pies are wise to chase Dan Houston (and what a deal might look like), the chances of Clayton Oliver getting to Geelong and what it will take to get Liam Baker to the Eagles. Plus, free agency compensation explained and where the Cats stand on ruckmen.

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Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan discuss the state of play after day one of trade period, from the fascinating press conference with Melbourne list boss Tim Lamb to Monday's done deals to the state of the free agency compensation system. What's happening at the Bombers? And what's the best result the Roos could expect from splitting the No.2 pick?

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Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss the Lions' thumping grand final win over the Swans, from the questions the Swans have to answer to the word on Joe Daniher's future. What was '"horrific" about John Longmire's press conference? Will the competition follow the new premiers' lead when it comes to game style? Plus, the highlights of the season, what the first round of games will look like in 2025 and a look ahead to trade period.

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Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan take a look at the stats that could decide the grand final in the final expert tips podcast of the season. Who will be the most devastating players on the ground? Will injuries catch up with the Lions? And who will the Swans send to Harris Andrews?

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Jake Niall, Libby Birch and Michael Gleeson discuss the best game of the finals so far, why the AFL will be happy with a Sydney-Brisbane grand final and the key tactical battles for the season decider. Plus: do the Cats get held to a higher standard because they outperform expectations? And should the Swans take the risk and play Callum Mills?

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