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Zach Merrett secures trade from Essendon to Hawthorn
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Essendon captain Zach Merrett has completed a move to Hawthorn, ending a bitter and drawn-out trade saga during the AFL trade period. The Bombers receive a trio of draft picks in exchange, while Merrett signs a deal reported to be worth around $4 million. Debate is now focused on whether Essendon gave up their skipper too easily, and how Hawthorn might use the move to land another key target next.
Why now: A high-profile AFL captain's trade was finalised during the trade period, sparking debate over the deal's terms and what comes next for both clubs.
Zach MerrettEssendon Football ClubHawthorn Football ClubAFL
Evidence
- AFL: Merrett moves to Hawks as Bombers avoid ugly trade war · ESPN
- Day 1 bombshell as Bombers relent; legend one of three stars dealt — AFL trade wrap · Fox Sports
- Done deal: Bombers receive trio of picks for Merrett · essendonfc.com.au
- Merrett has become a Hawk. This is how they are likely to land King next · The Age
- Bitter saga ends as Merrett secures trade with $4 million deal · Nine.com.au
- Port consider Butters power play, Hawks snare Zach Merrett and Marshall boycotts awards night · The Age
- Done deal: Merrett gets his Hawks wish quickly in shock trade twist · The Australian
- AFL trade period as it happened: Bitter saga ends as Merrett secures trade with $4 million deal · Nine.com.au
- The Bombers gave up Merrett without a fight. This is why it was the right move · SMH.com.au
- Crichton Medal | Third place highlights · essendonfc.com.au
- What are the Bombers still fighting for? It’s time to let Merrett go · The Age
- Bombers list boss on Merrett negotiations, latest on Viney · afl.com.au
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