Age article worth a look if only for the bit copied below the link

[Horace]

Like Merrett, I tried to leave my club. This is why I’m proud of it, and he should be too

I faced a similar situation to Zach Merrett halfway through my career. Here’s how it played out, what I learnt and what Merrett should do now.

www.theage.com.au

North Melbourne, Carlton and Melbourne were potential suitors. I met Neale Daniher in a hotel suite and I liked his country intelligence and obvious drive. I met Denis Pagan after a gym workout at the Kangaroos facility. I told him I’d like to play for the Roos and asked him what he thought I could do to improve. “Well, you could start by tackling … We all tackle here, son,” he said with the hint of a smile. I loved his honesty.

Brilliant work by Denis. No beating about the bush