After a busy 2025 trade period, bringing in the likes of Tom De Koning, Jack Silvagni, Liam Ryan and Sam Flanders, the Saints were relatively quiet this year, with only the addition of Brisbane 2025 premiership player Sam Marshall to the club. On The Trade Off podcast, Matthew Lloyd raised concerns about where the Saints […]
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Matthew Lloyd’s instant reaction to Essendon landing Keidean Coleman
Essendon concluded their trade period with the addition of Jack Bowes early in the trade period and Brisbane half-back Keidean Coleman with only minutes remaining. On The Trade Off podcast, Matthew Lloyd reacted to the Bombers landing Keidean Coleman on the final day of the trade period. “He’s got so much talent,” Lloyd said. Press […]
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After a nail-biting preliminary final exit in 2026, the Hawks are looking likely to go one big step further after the huge additions of Zach Merrett and Ben King in the trade period. On The Trade Off podcast, Matthew Lloyd shared his thoughts on Hawthorn’s two big additions and whether he thinks they can go […]
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Why Matthew Lloyd is keeping a close eye on Carlton ahead of trade deadline
The Blues and GWS have yet to agree on a deal for veteran halfback Lachie Whitfield, with the Giants not interested in Carlton’s pick 23. On The Trade Off podcast, Matthew Lloyd is intrigued to see which club “blinks first” and thinks Carlton will have to make a tough call with their picks. “I’m interested […]
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Matthew Lloyd’s instant reaction to Essendon landing Keidean Coleman
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Matthew Lloyd makes BIG call on Hawthorn’s 2027 premiership hopes
After a nail-biting preliminary final exit in 2026, the Hawks are looking likely to go one big step further after the huge additions of Zach Merrett and Ben King in the trade period. On The Trade Off podcast, Matthew Lloyd shared his thoughts on Hawthorn’s two big additions and whether he thinks they can go […]
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Why Matthew Lloyd is keeping a close eye on Carlton ahead of trade deadline
The Blues and GWS have yet to agree on a deal for veteran halfback Lachie Whitfield, with the Giants not interested in Carlton’s pick 23. On The Trade Off podcast, Matthew Lloyd is intrigued to see which club “blinks first” and thinks Carlton will have to make a tough call with their picks. “I’m interested […]
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Matthew Lloyd questions North Melbourne’s MONSTER offer for Nick Blakey
Nick Blakey is pushing for an exit from the Sydney Swans, and North Melbourne has put forward an eight-year deal worth over $11 million. On The Trade Off Podcast, Matthew Lloyd reacted to the Kangaroos’ huge offer to the half-back. “Blakey is the best available, but he might not be what North need,” Lloyd said. […]
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