Recommitted Zach Merrett [UFA 2027] - Wanted a trade to Hawthorn, but it didn't get done

[Lore]

There we go, that's the clip:

 

[Yoda_]

It's not a very high pedestal given the low common denominator here but are you going to get back on topic or just here throw more barbs?

Do you have an opinion on Niall's article or do you just think it's BS?

The harder path out one?

It’s pretty simple really. Pay up what Essendon demand or close to it and Zac gets to Hawthorn

 

[RCAB]

The harder path out one?

It’s pretty simple really. Pay up what Essendon demand or close to it and Zac gets to Hawthorn

Do you miss the Niall article?

 

[Yoda_]

Do you miss the Niall article?

Obviously haven’t seen it,

Please post in full

 

[yeahmate]

Putting it out publically that the board have to approve it is basically signalling they're resigned to having to trade him now. Time to take pick 9 off the table and offer scraps

 

[TONYC3163]

Kinda sounds like the Zac Merret situation

Well Merrett want to leave and Day does not, so no.

 

[Dewyyyyy]

His management took the call.

Further down the road than the EFC hawks sit

Nick Daicos also got called to be asked, guess he’s off aswell

 

[Duckworth]

You're tone policing and you're not a moderator.

Firstly I've argued on my have Hawthorn board that Essendon have good young players (you can go check) but the hate there means I can't even have proper conversation about that.


You and other Essendon posters are attempting a character assassination when I've mainly discussed the trade.

I've just recently posted my thoughts about the article and I don't see any of you quoting or referencing it. Maybe stick to the topic or trade rather than derail the thread.

Well, I wouldn't have read what you have said on your board. I see your board has a whole thread devoted to Essendon, which also speaks to the (general) supporter mindset. If you read through the pages, you will notice the non-trade-related club sledging is very one-sided.

But, if you would like to discuss good young players etc. I'm up for it. I'll try and find your article posting.

 

[Gavin Excell]

Nick Daicos also got called to be asked, guess he’s off aswell

You get a call
You're gone

 

[Yoda_]

Well, I wouldn't have read what you have said on your board. I see your board has a whole thread devoted to Essendon, which also speaks to the (general) supporter mindset. If you read through the pages, you will notice the non-trade-related club sledging is very one-sided.

It’s sad when one club has a dedicated oppo club on its own forum.

EFC up to 3?

 

[Yoda_]

Nick Daicos also got called to be asked, guess he’s off aswell

Why the hyperbole?

I said it was further down the road than the Merret deal..

Sheesh

 

[Yoda_]

Well Merrett want to leave and Day does not, so no.

Jack Steele doesn’t want to go but Saints are ok moving him on

Clubs have different stances all the time

 

[Donakebab]

umm no it doesn't hahaha Day has no intention of leaving.

I've heard quite a few rumblings that he's homesick and concerned about his injury management.

 

[Ashman23]

It’s pretty simple really. Pay up what Essendon demand or close to it and Zac gets to Hawthorn

Legit question, does anyone know what Essendon are wanting?

All I've heard is they want Hawthorn's best and last offer and if acceptable they'll trade Zach, no negotiation.

 

[Yoda_]

Legit question, does anyone know what Essendon are wanting?

All I've heard is they want Hawthorn's best and last offer and if acceptable they'll trade Zach, no negotiation.

You haven’t heard that,

EFC have maintained Zac isn’t being traded unless something happened today

 

[RCAB]

Obviously haven’t seen it,

Please post in full

Posting in full I'm pretty sure is against forum rules but these parts might interest you

"Whereas the Bombers’ football department could approve of a deal with Hawthorn, the trade would still need board approval"

"That the board headed by Welsh...has a right of veto over a Merrett deal adds to the high stakes involved, placing pressure on Hawthorn to come up with a deal that can satisfy Essendon, from the top down."

 

[Yoda_]

Posting in full I'm pretty sure is against forum rules but these parts might interest you

"Whereas the Bombers’ football department could approve of a deal with Hawthorn, the trade would still need board approval"

"That the board headed by Welsh...has a right of veto over a Merrett deal adds to the high stakes involved, placing pressure on Hawthorn to come up with a deal that can satisfy Essendon, from the top down."

So like a number of other clubs?

a google search would tell you it’s not out of the norm….

 

[Scotland]

Legit question, does anyone know what Essendon are wanting?

All I've heard is they want Hawthorn's best and last offer and if acceptable they'll trade Zach, no negotiation.

You have one good pick as a result of last year's trade.

Assuming no players are involved because you can't just 'involve' them I am assuming they would want Carlton's 2025 first + your first in 2026 and 2027. I don't think that is a great deal for either club but once upon a time one first was the limit, then two, and now three. I'm not really sure what people think Hawthorn can manufacture to offer.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

If Mitchell is ruthless as people say he is he would put one his good players up for trade to get Merret

 

[Yoda_]

Literally type into google “Hawthorn board approval” and it says they recently approved extensions for Dyl Moore and Jai Newcombe

Another high and mighty myth debunked

 

[Duckworth]

Basically what I've been saying for 2 weeks.

Key parts of the article:

“No meaningful discussions between Hawthorn and Essendon.”

That's what I've been saying Essendon's been stonewalling.

I got laugh reacts from Essendon posters because of my "reading" of the situation.
Both clubs admit it what I've been posting, while Essendon fans kept calling it “rubbish.”

Merrett “has made plain his wish to join Hawthorn.”

Explains itself.


The board veto clause.
Ahhh... Massive?

A board-level veto means Essendon’s football department can’t even complete a trade without political approval. Wow.

This is not a rational but purely an emotional club. Rosa must be thinking... How do I become Dodoro.

Like my constant argument here about the Dodoro ghost /optics over substance... Word for word here.

Hawthorn’s offer.

Pick 9 is already on the table. What else is there? Likr I've said before, this is what Hawthorn has, Essendon is welcome to shop Merrett to Collingwood or Geelong and get a worse offer or keep unhappy player

If no serious talks occur, it’s on Essendon...not Hawthorn.


We're almost at the end of the trade period, and no nomination yet or negotiation. Could suggest Merrett’s camp knowing Essendon’s obstruction is political, so they’re waiting until the board pressure hits boiling point before forcing their hand ( next week).




Essendon’s optics war has already backfired. Journalists starting to writrt that the board must approve a trade, screams incompetence.

Merrett’s delay now looks tactical, not hesitant: if he nominates after the board meeting, it isolates Welsh and the board and then they can’t claim ignorance or hide behind “we didn’t have time.”

Hawthorn’s position strengthens either way and they look patient and disciplined while Essendon looks reactionary and pride-driven.

IMHO, the 'board approval' and the language over 'no meaningful conversation' are all tactical in trying to extract maximum value. I think it's more of a stage performance. I think (hope) Hawthorn and Essendon are talking behind the scenes, and finally, not every back-and-forth is playing out in the media. I'm sure Merrett is sick of the media circus and would be happy for it to be sorted out less publicly.

There is no strengthening of anybody's position. Merrett's value is not changing. Hawthorn will offer, and Essendon will either accept or reject. That's it. Not sure how you can claim Hawthorn are patient and disciplined while Essendon without a significant dose of confirmation bias.

 

[5minutes_of_Dew]

You get a call
You're gone

Players at any half decent team when their phone rings:

 

[gdaytiger2001]

So like a number of other clubs?

a google search would tell you it’s not out of the norm….

Totally agree effectivley that statement is, nothing has changed but the board will pretect its employees by providing a shield like any business would do. Dodoro rightly or wrongly used to wear the brunt of the speculation in regards to trades, this time Essendon isn't taking those chances with Rosa. P.S. im also usuing you as a sheild as i not getting into the back and forth over the last ten pages..........

 

[Spuddd]

Still think there is a another twist to this tale - cant see Merrett going back to the Dons, but without declaring a destination this late into trade period, can't see him at the Hawks, either

 

[Gavin Excell]

Masterful play from the Dons

With Will Day now going to the Crows , Hawks desperate for quality mids and weakening their hand at the table

 

[Duckworth]

Legit question, does anyone know what Essendon are wanting?

All I've heard is they want Hawthorn's best and last offer and if acceptable they'll trade Zach, no negotiation.

We are trying for pick 1 for Duursma and for Duursma from NM as well.... Essendon think that if you collect all 4, there is a super evolution that will fix all of the club's problems. Any part that Hawthorn can play in assembling the Duursma Voltron would see Essendon immediately part with Merrett.