Bombers boss Craig Vozzo has admitted he was surprised by an odd negotiation tactic from the Hawks in their failed bid to land Zach Merrett ahead of the AFL Trade deadline as Jack Ginnivan weighs-in ...

Captain Zach Merrett then attempted to depart for Hawthorn in the off-season in a messy saga. But Essendon held firm to keep ...

Hawthorn president Andy Gowers has defended the club’s decision to pull out of trade talks for Zach Merrett, describing Essendon’s demands as excessive. The Hawks were willing to part with two ...

Essendon chief executive Craig Vozzo has admitted he was left “surprised” by the way Hawthorn handled negotiations for star midfielder Zach Merrett, after the Bombers rejected a blockbuster late offer ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Despite his failed attempt to leave Essendon, Zach Merrett has not ruled himself out of seeking the captaincy again next season. For the ...

Just days after refusing to trade Zach Merrett to Hawthorn, Essendon have reportedly made a $10 million move to try and lure Hawks young gun Josh Weddle to the Bombers. Callum Twomey of AFL.com.au is ...

After the hardest year for their family, Zach Merrett has wed his partner, Alexandra, in a joyful start to 2026.

HAWTHORN president Andy Gowers has backed the club's football boss Rob McCartney, who said after the recent trade period it would have been "ridiculous" to meet Essendon's final demand for midfield ...

Carlton superstar Charlie Curnow became a Swan and Melbourne gun Christian Petracca is on his way to the Gold Coast but Essendon captain Zach Merrett’s failed bid to join Hawthorn is the biggest ...

Collingwood superstar Scott Pendlebury could equal the VFL/AFL games record on one of the biggest occasions on the calendar.