One of the game\u2019s biggest names is genuinely \u201ctorn\u201d on whether to request a trade out of the club he captains.<\/p>\n
Plus a former first-round pick looks likely to leave his club and head to Victoria.<\/p>\n
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Watch every match of the 2025 Toyota AFL Finals Series before the Grand Final, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1<\/a>.<\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n Zach Merrett and Campbell Chesser, with teammate Tim Kelly.Source: FOX SPORTS<\/p>\n SUPERSTAR \u2018TORN\u2019 ON FUTURE AS EXIT FEARS GROW<\/p>\n Essendon captain Zach Merrett is reportedly \u201ctorn\u201d on whether he\u2019ll request a trade as the superstar\u2019s state of mind sums up the woes at Tullamarine.<\/p>\n Sam Draper is expected to leave for Brisbane and Jordan Ridley holds interest in doing the same, but it\u2019s the gun skipper\u2019s future sparking the most concerns.<\/p>\n Merrett, who has played 251 games and is desperate to contend for premierships, has \u201ca high degree of disillusionment\u201d<\/a> with the current state of play at Essendon according to one report.<\/p>\n He weighed up a massive offer from St Kilda last off-season and is contracted until the end of 2027.<\/p>\n Seven\u2019s Mitch Cleary reports rival clubs are trying to convince Merrett to push for a trade, even though the Bombers have took a firm negotiating position – often made by clubs before a trade request drops – saying they won\u2019t move him.<\/p>\n