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Awkwardness over: Merrett opens up on failed trade bid

Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett says he had dinner with teammates Nic Martin and Mason Redman to smooth the waters following his failed bid to join Hawthorn.

AAP · Feb 12

Merrett misses Essendon's team photo because of illness

Essendon star Zach Merrett has missed a training session because of illness, while fellow midfielder Jy Caldwell was dealing with a knee complaint.

AAP · Feb 3

Origin to be Bomber's first game since failed trade

Essendon star Zach Merrett has been selected for Victoria, meaning February's State of Origin will be his first game since attempting to leave the Bombers.

AAP · Dec 19, 2025

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Bombers announce new captain as CEO calls it quits

Andrew McGrath has been confirmed as Essendon's captaincy replacement for Zach Merrett on the same day Bombers chief executive Craig Vozzo quit his role.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

Former Bombers skipper joins Collingwood coaches

Collingwood have signed a former Essendon captain as a development coach, while also pinching a ruck coach from AFL rivals Melbourne.

AAP · Dec 9, 2025

Bombers ace gives insight into 'gruelling' overhaul

Essendon young gun Archie Roberts has described pre-season training session as "gruelling" after the Bombers brought in a new fitness team.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

Essendon star Nic Martin ruled out for 2026

Essendon's injury woes from this year might follow them into 2026, with Nic Martin already ruled out for all of next season due to a knee injury.

AAP · Nov 28, 2025

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Hawthorn ruck recommits with new rule set to open doors

The scrapping of the AFL substitute rule could provide more opportunities for the likes of back-up ruckman Ned Reeves, who has signed a new deal with Hawthorn.

AAP · Nov 27, 2025

'Not the right person': Merrett gives up AFL captaincy

Essendon will announce a new captain after Zach Merrett stood down from the role in the aftermath of his dramatic failed move to Hawthorn.

AAP · Nov 25, 2025

Bombers star Merrett speaks about failed trade

Essendon star Zach Merrett has broken his silence following his failed trade request to Hawthorn, admitting he lost love for the Bombers.

AAP · Nov 23, 2025

'True, loyal': Draftee ready to answer Bombers call

A self-described true and loyal Essendon fan, draftee Dyson Sharp is ready to answer coach Brad Scott's call as the Bombers look to surge up the AFL order.

AAP · Nov 20, 2025

Eagles eye chance to turbocharge rebuild at AFL draft

West Coast have the first two live picks of the AFL draft and it shapes as a golden opportunity for the Eagles to kick start their recharge.

AAP · Nov 18, 2025

Bombers among clubs set to shape next AFL draft

Leading draft prospects Lachy Dovaston, Xavier Taylor and Sam Grlj are all ready to make their mark when their AFL chance comes.

AAP · Nov 18, 2025

Essendon star sent for scans on injured knee

Essendon star Nic Martin has had scans on the same knee he had reconstructed just four months ago following a training injury.

AAP · Nov 17, 2025

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AAP · Nov 17, 2025

'Regenerated' Hawks skipper eyes Bombers grudge match

Hawthorn skipper James Sicily is edging closer to full fitness and eagerly anticipating a round-one showdown with arch-rivals Essendon next year.

AAP · Nov 10, 2025

Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season

Essendon kicked off their pre-season without Zach Merrett, who is set to be replaced as captain after his failed attempt to leave for Hawthorn.

AAP · Nov 7, 2025

'What the hell?' Bomber now aims for Hawaiian Ironman

Once Essendon star David Zaharakis ended his 226-game AFL career, he found a new way to satisfy his love for competition.

AAP · Nov 1, 2025

Eagles soar into AFLW finals after Swans major choke

Essendon have snapped an eight-game losing streak and given West Coast a gift that will be forever remembered after stunning Sydney by three points.

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AAP · Oct 30, 2025

Former club soccer boss joins Bombers board

Essendon have gone outside the AFL to fill the casual vacancy on their board following the dramatic resignation of president David Barham.

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Pluck of the Irish helps Hawks hammer hapless Bombers

Ireland's Aine McDonagh kicked three goals and equalled the record for the least games taken to kick 50 AFLW goals as Hawthorn shored up a spot in the top four.

AAP · Oct 21, 2025

Hawks at peace with failed Merrett move on historic day

Hawthorn have put the Zach Merrett transfer saga to bed on a day when the iconic statue of John Kennedy Snr found a new home away from their Waverley base.

AAP · Oct 19, 2025

Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers

Brisbane have gone up a couple of gears after quarter time and Essendon could not go with them, as the Lions romped to a big AFLW win despite missing two stars.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2025

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

AAP · Oct 15, 2025

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.

AAP · Oct 14, 2025

'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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