The moments that made news headlines off-field

Join Sarah Olle, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett for AFL Daily Round Table

Zach Merrett during Essendon’s clash with Carlton in round 13, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

N TODAY’S AFL Daily Round Table, star journalists Sarah Olle, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett unpack the biggest off-field headlines from the 2025 season.

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– Zach Merrett’s failed trade bid headlined a huge 2025 trade period
– The Hawks missed a second big fish, with Oscar Allen choosing Brisbane as a free agent
– The Demons appointed Steven King as their replacement for ousted coach Simon Goodwin
– The Blues backed Michael Voss in and bolstered their footy department in order to support him
– Jamarra Ugle-Hagan had a ‘fall from grace’ but has a chance of redemption as a Sun next season
– The AFL hierarchy saw some big changes with Greg Swann and Tom Harley coming in

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