THE 2017 NAB AFL Trade Period shapes as two of the most frenetic weeks on the footy calendar, and we've souped up our coverage so you can get the news however you want it.

Here's how you can stay on top of the juicy rumours, big news and all the done deals:

Love following all the deal-making and speculation? Join our daily coverage

  • Tune in to NAB AFL Trade Radio
  • Get Australia's best footy news coverage on AFL.com.au
  • Follow AFL.com.au's new dedicated Twitter and Facebook accounts for trade updates as they happen

AND make sure you get the really big news delivered

  • Check you're signed up for Trade alerts on the AFL app
  • Get a daily summary of what you need to know with the AFL Trader email newsletter
  • Get video news bulletins, 'done deal' alerts and more straight to your phone with the AFL Trade bot on Messenger

How to tune in to Trade Radio

NAB AFL Trade Radio is back with an earlier time, bigger stars, and a brand new format for one of our shows.

  • Tune in from 7am to 6pm AEDT on weekdays
  • Find the audio player on the homepage on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live App.
  • We have interviews with all the key decision-makers in the game, including club coaches, list and recruiting managers, players and player managers.
  • For the first time in 2017, you can also watch live as Dwayne Russell and Adam Cooney host Trade Mornings from 9.30am AEDT. You can find that stream via the video tab on the AFL Live App.

Trade Radio schedule (all times AEDT)

7am: The Early Trade with Kane Cornes and Matthew Lloyd 
9.30am: Trade Mornings with Dwayne Russell and Adam Cooney 
11.30am: Trade News with Matt Thompson 
12pm: Agent's Hour with Callum Twomey, Jimmy Bartel and Tristan Foenander 
1pm: Trade Feed Hour with Callum Twomey, Jimmy Bartel and Tristan Foenander 
2pm: The Late Trade with Damian Barrett and Terry Wallace 
5pm: The Late Wrap with Jack Heverin

How to follow our Trade Talk live blog

Head to Trade Talk on AFL.com.au on weekdays from 10am AEDT for:

  • The deals as they happen
  • Rolling coverage of all the latest speculation
  • The day's biggest trade news at a glance
  • Reaction, analysis, and your views 

How to get Trade alerts on the AFL Live App

Fire up your AFL Live App, turn on Trade notifications and we'll send an alert to your phone whenever a deal gets done. 

How to get the AFL Trader daily email news wrap

We know it's hard to stay on top of every big story, so every weekday evening we'll send you a bite-sized wrap of the day's biggest trade stories.

Your time is important so we'll only tell you what you really need to know, plus exclusive insights and scoops from our Trade reporters.

Enter your email address below to get the AFL Trader in your inbox every weeknight:

 

 

To update your preferences or unsubscribe, click here or follow the link in the footer of AFL Trader emails.

How to get daily video wraps, done deals and more with the AFL Trade bot on Messenger

With the tech-powered AFL Trade bot you can make sure you're in the know by signing up to receive:  

  • weekday video wraps
  • 'done deal' alerts for the entire league, or individual teams

You can also type a traded player's name to get the vital info on your club's new arrival, or get the latest news on the big names on the trade table.

To start your conversation, click here or search for 'AFL' within the Messenger app:

You can also access the AFL Trade bot in any of these ways:

  • head to: m.me/afl
  • head to the official AFL Facebook page and select 'message'
  • Scan this code within Messenger: