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Done deal: Zach Merrett finally secures big-money move to Hawthorn

Essendon receives picks No.15, No.25 and a 2028 second-round selection as Merrett prepares to sign a four-year, $4 million Hawthorn deal.

The Hawks’ improved offer has been accepted on day one of the trade period, as Essendon opted against playing hard ball for a second straight year.

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Merrett has become a Hawk. This is how they are likely to land King next

In striking contrast to last year’s protracted, ugly and ultimately failed move, this year Zach Merrett became a Hawthorn player on the opening day of trade period.

·North Sydney, Australia
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7NEWS Australia broke the news in Australia on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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