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    Zach Merrett

    All the latest news, rumours and AFL club contract information for Zach Merrett.

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    Zach Merrett delivers final message to Essendon ahead of Hawthorn move

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    GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Zach Merrett of the Bombers kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on August 8, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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    Essendon list manager speaks on dealings with Hawthorn for Merrett, star...

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Zach Merrett of the Bombers is tackled by Connor Macdonald of the Hawks during the round one AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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    Essendon’s Merrett reacts to making Bombers history as Hawthorn move looms

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    GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Zach Merrett of the Bombers kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on August 8, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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    Essendon DECLINE Hawthorn’s trade package offer for Zach Merrett: AFL trade...

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    Geelong open to moving on top draft pick: AFL trade news
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    Geelong address Merrett interest, suspended Swan’s potential move: AFL trade news

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Calsher Dear of the Hawks warms up ahead of the round 10 AFL match between Narrm (Melbourne Demons) and Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 16, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
    Hawthorn Hawks

    Hawthorn list boss comments on Merrett, out-of-contract forward

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    GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Zach Merrett of the Bombers kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on August 8, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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    Essendon star comments on looming trade to Hawthorn

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Sam Mitchell, Senior Coach of the Hawks and Nick Watson embrace during the 2026 AFL First Preliminary Final between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 19, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
    Hawthorn Hawks Latest News

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Noah Mraz of the Hawks takes the ball during a Hawthorn Hawks AFL training session at Waverley Park on June 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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    Essendon’s play for emerging Hawk revealed amid Merrett talks: AFL trade...

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: Zach Merrett of the Bombers looks dejected after a loss during the 2026 AFL Round 21 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium on August 2, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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    Essendon contracted star talks on McVeigh meeting, future beyond 2026

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    Hawthorn duo quizzed on heavily-linked star rival pair

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    GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Zach Merrett of the Bombers kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on August 8, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
    Zach Merrett

    “I’m sad for him”: Essendon midfielder responds to Hird coaching snub

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Mark McVeigh the new coach of the Bombers poses during an Essendon Bombers AFL press conference at The Hangar on August 25, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
    Essendon Bombers

    Newly-appointed Essendon coach provides update on Hird future, Merrett trade

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Dean Solomon, Interim Head Coach of the Bombers looks on during the round 16 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium, on June 28, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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    Essendon caretaker reveals when Bombers senior coach will be named

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    Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: Geelong Cats
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    Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: Geelong Cats

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