Sportsday with Sam Edmund and Ken Hinkley - Full Show - (05/10/26)
Summary
Sportsday opens the AFL trade period with Tassie Devils coach Ken Hinkley, discussing the appointment of Jamie Graham as North Melbourne’s new senior coach and the trend toward first-time appointments. The hosts analyze the major trade of Zach Merritt from Essendon to Hawthorne, debating the value of the deal and the implications for both clubs. They also explore the potential trade of Aiden Schubert to Gold Coast and the ongoing pursuit of Rowan Marshall by Geelong.
Topics discussed
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Trade Period Opens and Coaching Rumors
Jamie Graham Named North Melbourne Coach
Analysis of First-Time Coaching Appointments
Patience in Rebuilds: The Nick Austin Example
Essendon's Draft Strategy and Zach Merritt
Brisbane Lions Leadership and Fagan's Role
Hawthorne's Trade Strategy and Rebuild
Aiden Schubert Trade: Hawthorne vs Gold Coast
Scott Pendlebury to Collingwood and Free Agency
Max Gawn's Cycling Challenge with Ed Langdon
Collingwood's New Signings: Neal and Hogan
Rowan Marshall Trade Dispute with St Kilda
Jared Healy's Media Appearance and Pendlebury's History
Cricket Test Preview and Caden Ponga's AFL Past
Zane Desma and Ben King Trade Discussions
Sydney Swans Trade Position and Chris Keane Interview
Ladder Predictions and Essendon's Draft Pick
North Melbourne's Future and Jamie Graham's Appointment
Brisbane's Contract Issues and Rowan Marshall's BNF Absence
Sydney Swans' Nick Blakey Situation and Schubert Deal
GWS Giants: Locke Whitfield and Grian Myers
Carlton Blues: Joel Lamarty and Locke Whitfield Interest
Hawthorne's Merritt/King Deal and Collingwood's Outlook
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