they call it a 'secret formula' like anyone's ordering the family bucket.
Done deal: Merrett gets his Hawks wish quickly in shock trade twist
Essendon traded captain Zach Merrett to Hawthorn after he requested a move, receiving three draft picks in return. The deal closed quickly, with the Bombers framing the haul as the centrepiece of their rebuild and Hawthorn adding an immediate midfield upgrade. The AFL also defended its free-agency compensation formula after rival clubs complained the existing system unfairly rewards some teams. Essendon now enter the draft with a significantly strengthened hand.
Source: Done deal: Merrett gets his Hawks wish quickly in shock trade twist — Herald Sun
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Oct 7, 2026.
Topics: afl · merrett · hawthorn · essendon · afltrade · sportstrade · australianfootball
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