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

[Lore]

There we go, that's the clip:

 

[Yummy5454]

Mitchell is the biggest snake. 3 days out from a final and meeting with oppo captains. So much for your “workmanlike midfield” flog

Sorry mate you get 1 opinion per win

You’ve already used up yours

 

[Scotland]

The only teams he would go to would be us, pies, bulldogs or cats, you don’t get a better deal from any of those other teams

A bidding war between contenders won't generate a better return than Hawthorn can offer because of the Carlton pick.

Ridley, Draper, Merrett all want out, some noise about Perkins, Martin injured. I think they’re going backwards.

I have faith they will rebound quickly and be mediocre again soon.

 

[HeHateMe]

Buckley's comments on SEN are a must listen imo.

 

[captain cotch 9]

Deleted Essendon off his social media...

Buckley's comments on SEN are a must listen imo.

how can you hear what he says over 50 adds?

 

[Scotland]

we are 100% going backwards, next 1-2 years is gonna be rougher than what we have seen since 2016.

But its not our job to convince players to come to us in a trade we don't necessarily want to do, if Hawks want Merrett somethings got to give.

We arent letting our best player and captain walk with 2 years on his contract for a mediocre deal, so unless the picks work out in our favor they need to send a player over in addition to picks. Hawks sent Ryan Burton to Port against his wishes originally. So they can do it again i guess.

This keeps going around in circles.

You can keep him and do whatever else you do list management wise. Or you can trade him and accept that you won't be getting a great deal, you can get the best deal you can given the situation. Multiple top 10 picks etc. just isn't happening unless you can convince Merrett to go to St Kilda.

 

[triple treat]

Wow, I didn't think this thread could get any better, Then the eagles supporters come in here melting...... Hahaha Glorious

 

[BIGHAWK23]

Breaking News

Merrett deletes Essendon from his bio

 

[carndapies]

Zach Merrett is an absolute gun. Slotting him into a finals-bound side like Hawthorn could take them from just making up the numbers in 2025 to being a genuine red-hot contender in 2026.

He’s still contracted to Essendon for another two years, so the Hawks would have to pay up big to get him. A trade package might look something like:

• Hawks’ 2025 first-round pick
• Hawks’ 2026 first-round pick
• A mid-tier player who’s surplus to Hawks needs

It’s a lot to give up, but when you’re talking about one of the best midfielders in the comp, it might just be a risk worth taking, especially if it sets the Hawks up for a serious premiership tilt

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

coach looks to improve team

WHAT A FLOG!!!!!

Would you say the same if a rival coach met with James Sicily?

 

[txbyhull]

Wow, I didn't think this thread could get any better, Then the eagles supporters come in here melting...... Hahaha Glorious

Where

 

[Lore]

Breaking News

Merrett deletes Essendon from his bio

Does that every year

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Ridley, Draper, Merrett all want out, some noise about Perkins, Martin injured. I think they’re going backwards.

Perkins couldn't give a **** if he left one of the softest Essendon players i ever seen

 

[Lore]

Buckley's comments on SEN are a must listen imo.

Just posted this on the Essendon board, definitely a good listen. Whateley also had Phil Davis commenting on it which was quite sensible too.

 

[Altum Volantes]

Does that every year

Well yeah, it's not the first time he's tried to weasel out of there is it?

 

[Mofra]

Buckley's comments on SEN are a must listen imo.

Cliff notes?

 

[Lore]

Well yeah, it's not the first time he's tried to weasel out of there is it?

He typically unfollows the club and the AFL accounts to have a break from it iirc. Let us know when he starts following West Coast

 

[Altum Volantes]

He typically unfollows the club and the AFL accounts to have a break from it iirc. Let us know when he starts following West Coast

Jesus pal - what is he doing for lunch tomorrow?

How do you even know that shit?

 

[HeHateMe]

Just posted this on the Essendon board, definitely a good listen. Whateley also had Phil Davis commenting on it which was quite sensible too.

Yep agreed, Phil's comments lent heavily into the "let's keep him/hold him to contract' mindset though. Buckley's the thought process you'd need to go through to finally land on the "okay let's trade him/let's move on".

 

[Wild Bill]

Interesting the story dropped a minute after Mitchell’s press conference! Talk about timing…

 

[Wild Bill]

Yep agreed, Phil's comments lent heavily into the "let's keep him/hold him to contract' mindset though. Buckley's the thought process you'd need to go through to finally land on the "okay let's trade him/let's move on".

Heard Davis - but his comments were before we found out about Mitchell and Merrett going on their 1st date.

 

[Lore]

Jesus pal - what is he doing for lunch tomorrow?

How do you even know that shit?

And you're asking me? You're the one looking up random players on instagram to check what their bio says one day to the next. I wouldn't know the first thing about Oscar Allen's social media.

 

[Since 2001]

Would you say the same if a rival coach met with James Sicily?

It happened and he the signed a hawk for life contract.

 

[Altum Volantes]

And you're asking me? You're the one looking up random players on instagram to check what their bio says one day to the next. I wouldn't know the first thing about Oscar Allen's social media.

Haha what?

I have never done that in my life - i assume you have me mistaken for someone else.

 

[Altum Volantes]

It happened and he the signed a hawk for life contract.

Thank god his form picked up hey?

Looked like a shit truck for a couple of months there!

 

[Altum Volantes]

Interesting the story dropped a minute after Mitchell’s press conference! Talk about timing…

What are the chances! What are the chances!