In episode 222, Eddy Cornes jumped on for a huge chat breaking down the AFL Trade Period and the opening week of the NBA season. We unpack the mechanics behind the failed Zach Merrett move to Hawthorn - Essendon’s media strategy, whether the Hawks should’ve given up more, and what it all means for both clubs. Plus, we talk Clayton Oliver’s situation, Eddy’s concerns for GWS, and the growing noise around Zak Butters potentially moving out of SA next year. Then we switch gears to the NBA: Is Wemby already on an MVP path? Can the Warriors contend with their current roster? Who’s our pick to win it all - and why does Eddy think the Lakers are only an 8-seed in the West? Eddy also drops some hot takes: Cooper Flagg hype, Giannis for MVP, and… the Knicks to win the title?! All this and much more in episode 222 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/