Is Sam McClure The Trade Whisperer?

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Just this afternoon Ricky Nixon made a call on Twitter, claiming that Sam McClure is the trade whisperer

I know, Ricky is known as a flog in most circles and generally we can take what he says with a grain of salt- he's that type of bloke.

However, this one makes some sense. Earlier today Sam went on radio saying that Luke Hodge is looking likely to join Gold Coast next year and extend his AFL career. Just hours later, Hodge debunked that rumour as total bullshit. Since Hodge's statement, Sam's journalism reputation has taken a massive hit. Not long after Hodge's statement, the trade whisperer took to Twitter claiming that Hodge had infact spoken with Gold Coast officials, however quite casually and a number of weeks ago.

This claim made by the trade whisperer is seemingly indirectly defending Sam McClure's comments and his reputation as a journalist.

To add some cream, it's no secret that Sam comes off as quite arrogant and smart ass, characteristics that would clearly fit the identity behind the trade whisperer.

Could all be rubbish, but who knows. Will be interesting to see how this developes, or doesn't, over the coming days
 

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It's pretty obvious. Hodge essentially accused Sam of making up bullshit. If that doesnt cause you to question his credibility, I'm not sure what will.
So it's based on your ability to read everyone else's minds?

I think no less of Sam as a result of this story.
 

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i thought everyone already knew who the trade whisperer was. I certainly do.



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It rhymes with Ian.



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Sam McClure isn't a journalist, he is a rumour peddler and a flog. Luke Hodge to the Gold Coast is like saying Barry Hall will come out of retirement next year.
Anyone with any feel for the game of football understands that Hodgey is cooked. He is done. He had nothing more to give as a player. If Sam McClure doesn't understand this, he has no business reporting on football.
 
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Anyone with any feel for the game of football understands that Hodgey is cooked. He is done. He had nothing more to give as a player. If Sam McClure doesn't understand this, he has no business reporting on football.

He's one of those 'journalists' who thinks theyre bigger than the game. He justs makes crap up without using fact or even logic when he lies.
 

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So it's based on your ability to read everyone else's minds?

I think no less of Sam as a result of this story.
I'm quite concerned that you think highly enough of Sam McClure that it is feasible for you to think less of him.

He scores high points in the "smug flog" and "punchable face" categories.
 

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Way to much time on his hands if true.

Who gave him the all clear for Talking Footy? Glad I've got fox footy..
 

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Just this afternoon Ricky Nixon made a call on Twitter, claiming that Sam McClure is the trade whisperer

I know, Ricky is known as a flog in most circles and generally we can take what he says with a grain of salt- he's that type of bloke.

However, this one makes some sense. Earlier today Sam went on radio saying that Luke Hodge is looking likely to join Gold Coast next year and extend his AFL career. Just hours later, Hodge debunked that rumour as total bullshit. Since Hodge's statement, Sam's journalism reputation has taken a massive hit. Not long after Hodge's statement, the trade whisperer took to Twitter claiming that Hodge had infact spoken with Gold Coast officials, however quite casually and a number of weeks ago.

This claim made by the trade whisperer is seemingly indirectly defending Sam McClure's comments and his reputation as a journalist.

To add some cream, it's no secret that Sam comes off as quite arrogant and smart ass, characteristics that would clearly fit the identity behind the trade whisperer.

Could all be rubbish, but who knows. Will be interesting to see how this developes, or doesn't, over the coming days
In fact I heard Sam on radion. What he said was that Mark Evans (at GC) spoke to Hodge about him coming over to GC. But more tongue in cheek in a casual conversation. Unlikely he will play again. But don't rule out anything.

If trade whisperer did write what you said above, Sam in fact must be TW.
 

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Things Sam Mclure has nailed that I remember:

1. 2014 doggies off season, club was imploding and he called it

2. 2014 paddy mccartin pick 1 over petracca before anyone called it


Things trade whisperer has nailed:
No need for the smoke screen sammy
 

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Is Sam Maclure being talked about?

If No, then his employer is losing.

If Yes, then his employer is winning.

That is all.

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I got banned from that Twitter pretty quickly linking some factual arguments and labeling his bullshit last year.

Whatever. If your still reading trade whisperer you have problems
 

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The trade whisperer is some random dumb school/uni kid that managed to fool a bunch of people by making up trades
 
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