Essendon captain Zach Merrett (right) is in trade limbo as he tries to join Hawthorn. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS

Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears – The Canberra Times

October 12, 2025

Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears The Canberra TimesHawks pair backs Merrett trade push as deadline approaches AFL.com.auTalks over Bombers gun set to ‘ramp up’ as key to Hawks deal revealed fox sportsEssendon board must green light potential Zach Merrett trade for Hawthorn to get their man NineMerrett trade will only happen if Bombers board says so; Blues reject Curnow move; Roos’ asking price for skipper revealed The Age