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Essendon held their nerve and their man Zach Merrett – but to what end?

The Bombers captain couldn’t be more contemptuous of the place, but the club is claiming victory – it’s a fitting summary of the AFL trade period

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'Life's messy': Lyon defends not trading for Aleer

While St Kilda have been busy on their recruiting drive, they stunned the AFL by deciding against recruiting GWS defender Leek Aleer.

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Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Essendon and Hawthorn are shifting blame to each other about why the proposed blockbuster trade for Zach Merrett fell over.

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Carlton agree for late deal to trade star forward

Carlton believe they had no other option than to trade Charlie Curnow to Sydney after the star forward made it clear he desperately wanted to leave the Blues.

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Premiership winner's manager seethes after failed trade

Dual Brisbane Lions premiership player Callum Ah Chee's proposed move to Adelaide has failed, prompting a furious reaction from his manager.

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Ugle-Hagan thanks Bulldogs after trade to Suns

Former No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan wishes his time at the Western Bulldogs ended differently after being traded to Gold Coast.

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Melbourne won't rush Bellamy into decision on 2027

Melbourne plan to wait until next year to begin talks with Craig Bellamy about his future, despite interest from Gold Coast.

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'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon and Charlie Curnow will leave Carlton for Sydney after a tense end to the AFL trade period on Wednesday night.

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Hannay's Titans deal has clause for Bellamy to be coach

Josh Hannay's three-year deal as new Gold Coast coach includes a clause that would make him the Titans' assistant if the club landed Craig Bellamy as coach.

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Devils applaud 'positive step' for potential AFL coach

Nathan Buckley has received backing from Tasmania to take on a surprise assistant coaching job as he remains favourite to become the Devils' first AFL coach.

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Bombers unmoved as Hawks table Merrett offer

Hawthorn have made an offer for Essendon captain Zach Merrett and Sydney are pitching their bid for Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow.

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Cats' Stewart opens up on AFL grand final heartbreak

Tom Stewart missed Geelong's grand final defeat to Brisbane under concussion protocols in an incident that ignited debate around a bye leading into the decider.

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Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades

The futures of several big names remain unclear, two days out from the AFL trade deadline, with no public movement on Charlie Curnow or Zach Merrett.

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Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.

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Hawks gun backs Merrett's right to push for AFL trade

Hawthorn's Tom Barrass has backed Essendon star Zach Merrett's right to push for a move in the AFL trade period, urging the industry to embrace player movement.

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Daicos addresses trade rumours, Pies controversy

Contracted superstar Nick Daicos has sent out a special message to Collingwood fans in response to rumours implicating him in the AFL trade period.

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Bulldogs put battling Bombers to the sword in AFLW

Battling Essendon have slumped to their sixth consecutive AFLW defeat, suffering a 57-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.

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Kangaroos consider making play for 'shattered' Giant

Leek Aleer is "shattered" with having his planned trade to St Kilda aborted by the Saints, but several clubs are considering making a play for the GWS defender.

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Blues shut down Geelong's trade advance for superstar

Carlton have no intention of entertaining Geelong's offer of three first-round draft picks for contracted star forward Charlie Curnow.

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'Target on your back': City brace for ALM title fight

Melbourne City veteran Aziz Behich expects fierce competition as Aurelio Vidmar's side shoots for back-to-back A-League Men championships.

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Victory heartbreak to drive new ALW title push

Kayla Morrison says Melbourne Victory are still stinging from their A-League Women grand-final loss to Central Coast as the new season approaches.

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AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

Ex-AFL player Nicky Winmar has formally joined a racism class action, alleging his earning potential has been limited since retiring due to injuries suffered.

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A-League captain's sly code in betting corruption scam

An award-winning A-League Men's captain used an unusual symbol when coordinating with a shadowy overseas figure to enact a lucrative soccer betting scam.

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'Not about tiptoeing': Cats to look at Bailey's posts

In a wide-ranging radio interview, Geelong chief executive Steve Hocking has discussed Bailey Smith, Mad Monday and denied any cover-up around their AFL fine.

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Curnow attracts monster draft picks offer from Cats

As Jamarra Ugle-Hagan had a medical on Thursday, Geelong made it clear they are willing to go big as they try to lure Charlie Curnow from Carlton.

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