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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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'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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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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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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Key forward fires Hawks past Suns into AFLW's top two

Hawthorn have beaten the Gold Coast Suns by 23 points, with key forward Aine McDonagh kicking three goals, to leap into second place on the AFLW standings.

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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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'Money to splash': Saints on march eye more trade moves

St Kilda aren't done spending in the AFL trade period while Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Essendon captain Zach Merrett face battles to find new homes.

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Top AFL trade hopefuls boast formidable resumes

Some top AFL players, including club captains and premiership stars, are likely to be on the move in this month's trade period.

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Ball in Bombers' court as 'motivated' Merrett eyes exit

Essendon captain Zach Merrett wants to join Hawthorn, with his best and fairest winner's speech all but a farewell to the Bombers.

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Hawks grind out crucial AFLW win over Fremantle

Hawthorn posted a third consecutive AFLW victory to boost their top-four hopes, outlasting Fremantle in cold and windy conditions in Frankston.

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Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms

Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.

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Injured Hawks star likely out until AFLW finals

With just five rounds left until the AFLW finals, Hawthorn star Emily Bates is set for an extended period on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury.

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Demons star flies to Adelaide as trade talk ramps up

One of Melbourne's most important players has flown to Adelaide, with the Crows known to be interested in trying to secure a trade.

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Lions' Ashcroft named AFL player of the finals

Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring throughout September for the premiers.

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The Lions stepped up when it mattered most, like they always do. Now a dynasty beckons

In August their season was dangling, and on grand final day they were meant to be the banged-up ones. Then they went into hyperdrive

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How the Lions beat the Cats for back-to-back flags

A look at the key moments and moves that proved pivotal as Brisbane kicked clear in the second half for a convincing grand final win over Geelong.

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AFL grand final fatigue? Not for Cats fans desperate for Geelong to get their dues

The sustained hunger for success is really about wanting a club that has been this good for this long to get its adequate reward

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Dangerfield heroics excite reliable Lion for GF clash

Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley looms as the man to take on Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield on grand-final day and he relishes the challenge ahead.

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Timed to perfection: Patrick Dangerfield can cement legacy and power Cats to AFL grand final glory

Geelong’s success has made it easier to manage the veteran in his final years and they can now reap the rewards at an opportune moment

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Taller, leaner, faster: the evolution of the ‘perfect’ AFL body

Geelong champion Patrick Dangerfield wowed the AFL world during last week’s preliminary final win against Hawthorn, pushing his 35-year-old body to the limit to propel his team into this year’s Grand Final.

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Age not a barrier for AFL grand-final veterans

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield and Brisbane's Dayne Zorko are in their mid-30s but are among the key players in Saturday's AFL grand final.

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Comeback Hawks pip Cats to boost top-four hopes

Kristy Stratton has kicked the match-winning goal to launch Hawthorn to a comeback win in Geelong, with Aine McDonagh also influential.

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Cats wrap arms around concussed star amid GF heartbreak

Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has opened up on how the Cats are supporting Tom Stewart and the change he'd like to see to avoid future grand final anguish.

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Hawk flag heroes join forces again in Richmond rebuild

Hawthorn premiership teammates Luke Breust and Taylor Duryea will reunite at Richmond under Adem Yze, while Sydney's backroom reshuffle has continued.

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