AFL Player 7: Indefatigable Zach Merrett (c) Wins 6th Crichton Medal - Congratulations Zach

[Keystone agony]

That is true, probably should relinquish the captaincy before meeting other coaches

 

[Dave]

I've been deathriding them for 42 years

pfffft. child

 

[MiguelM]

Are there actual rules around Hawthorn contacting a contracted player? Or are we in 'Mabo' territory?

I think there should be.

 

[MiguelM]

If Hawks want him give us Scrimshaw and Moore thanks.

Yuk.

Moore is one of the biggest ducking turds out there.

 

[Duckworth]

So, Merrett is sitting on the Hawthorn table on Brownlow night?

 

[Old Campaigner]

Probably just sits this one out I reckon

 

[bommer16]

It took me a few seconds the first time I read it to realise he meant Barham

She

 

[ScrappyCoCo]

Yuk.

Moore is one of the biggest ducking turds out there.

Plays one of the toughest positions pretty well...way better than what Guelf, Menzie, Gresham and the likes have been dishing up for the last few years for us. His 2024 was huge, Would love a small fwd that gets near that level. We have been useless in this area since Tippa. Even if he ducks. And is a turd.

 

[Vindicater]

We need Geelong (probably Mullins) to sit on Newcombe and make him irrelevant on Friday night. Without him the Hawks midfield will get obliterated by Geelongs.

Then they will come to the table.

 

[MiguelM]

Plays one of the toughest positions pretty well...way better than what Guelf, Menzie, Gresham and the likes have been dishing up for the last few years for us. His 2024 was huge, Would love a small fwd that gets near that level. We have been useless in this area since Tippa. Even if he ducks. And is a turd.

LOL, fair call, No where near a swap for Merrett.

Think Unwin will be something good for us.

 

[MiguelM]

We need Geelong (probably Mullins) to sit on Newcombe and make him irrelevant on Friday night. Without him the Hawks midfield will get obliterated by Geelongs.

Then they will come to the table.

Crows made Newcombe look like Rowell.

 

[Yoda_]

But the big question is, where was @Xavier_Menzies to help break the news slowly and help cushion the blow?

he has a twitter account. Big T

 

[doug85]

he has a twitter account. Big T

I had no idea that was XM. I’ve seen Big Ts twitter account and they’re a giant flog

 

[Duckworth]

I had no idea that was XM. I’ve seen Big Ts twitter account and they’re a giant flog

I don't use Twitter. Is Big T on here?

 

[Yoda_]

I had no idea that was XM. I’ve seen Big Ts twitter account and they’re a giant flog

I was being facetious, I have no idea if true or not

 

[doug85]

I was being facetious, I have no idea if true or not

Oh right, well maybe XM is OK. But big T sucks

 

[doug85]

I don't use Twitter. Is Big T on here?

I hope not

 

[Duckworth]

I hope not

I think they might actually be the same person.

 

[jwikked]

I hope you guys force him to stay. Even if it means he doesn't play footy at all until his contract is up. I said the same when [PLAYERCARD]Jack Steven[/PLAYERCARD] wanted a trade, St Kilda shouldn't have done it.

It's time clubs started enforcing these contracts, or at the very least, if Merrett insists on not being at the bombers next year - trade him to the club that will give you guys the best trade.

It'll never happen, I know.

 

[boncer34]

I think they might actually be the same person.

No. They aren't here.

 

[Corleone]

 

[JayJ20]

I hope you guys force him to stay. Even if it means he doesn't play footy at all until his contract is up. I said the same when Jack Steven wanted a trade, St Kilda shouldn't have done it.

It's time clubs started enforcing these contracts, or at the very least, if Merrett insists on not being at the bombers next year - trade him to the club that will give you guys the best trade.

It'll never happen, I know.

That works for a contending side.

We're a rebuilding side. There is nothing to gain from keeping a disgruntled ex-captain while we finish bottom 4. We more than ever need players that want to be here to see out this rebuild.

 

[jwikked]

That works for a contending side.

We're a rebuilding side. There is nothing to gain from keeping a disgruntled ex-captain while we finish bottom 4. We more than ever need players that want to be here to see out this rebuild.

Sure, and I recognize I'm looking at this from a selfish perspective, rather than what is good for your club. It's good for the sport if you don't entertain his request.
I hate the idea of players moving from a team that's building, to go straight to a contender. It's even worse when they're under contract.

 

[YEMOC NAYR]

Sure, and I recognize I'm looking at this from a selfish perspective, rather than what is good for your club. It's good for the sport if you don't entertain his request.
I hate the idea of players moving from a team that's building, to go straight to a contender. It's even worse when they're under contract.

Issue is that its common for player managers to threaten clubs and say if they don't comply then they will not bring players to their club. Clubs should have alot more power than they actually do.. I mean look what happened to JUH this year. Sat out and earnt **** loads.

 

[Yoda_]

Issue is that its common for player managers to threaten clubs and say if they don't comply then they will not bring players to their club. Clubs should have alot more power than they actually do.. I mean look what happened to JUH this year. Sat out and earnt **** loads.

player managers are ruining the game under the guise of what's best for my client.

In no sensible or mature way should this have played out the way it has. Nuclear has been used to describe the situation, this is toxic and cancerous.