JUST picture Gold Coast's Ben King as the focal point in Melbourne's forward line for the next 10 years.

It could've happened, if not for a trade completed by the Demons at the end of 2018.

The team on AFL Exchange discuss the trade and more of the fallout from round five on this week's brand-new episode.

Join hosts Riley Beveridge, Cal Twomey and Mitch Cleary for a breaking Tribunal update, some players on the outer and a look into who can replace key injuries at Richmond and Essendon.

Episode guide

3:40 – Which teams are any good in 2020?

8:52 – Who kicks goals for Essendon in Jake Stringer's absence?

13:45 – Who is shaping as the best value recruit of the season?

16:01 – If you were a coach – like Alastair Clarkson – and could influence the AFL via a press conference, what would you say?

19:54 – The random player interactions post-match

23:51 – Who are some players stuck on the outer?

26:28 – New segment – Things that should happen

29:47 – The players who aren't walk-up starts at their clubs anymore

34:05 – If the Crows finish last, would they place a bid on likely No.1 pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan?

36:54 – What's the trade that's escaped scrutiny?

41:34 – Who is next in line for Richmond with six changes expected from round five?