Mitch Cleary unpacks Zach Merrett’s potential blockbuster trade to Hawthorn

Essendon captain Zach Merrett is pushing for an exit from the club, with the superstar meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell last week.

Channel Seven Chief Football Reporter Mitch Cleary joined 3AW Football to speak about the possibility of Merrett departing and what a potential trade deal would include.

“It’s hard to see him staying now,” Cleary said on 3AW Football. 

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“Convincing someone under contract to go to Essendon will be tough.”

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