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

Zach Merrett has addressed his Essendon future with teammates, coaches and fans after clinching a remarkable sixth Crichton Medal on Thursday night.

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...

Negotiations on a Zach Merrett move to Hawthorn are set to “ramp up” as a resolution to the clubs’ stalemate surfaces.

As list bosses from all 18 AFL clubs assembled at Marvel Stadium on Monday for the opening of the trade period there are two clubs not talking about...

As list bosses from all 18 AFL clubs assembled at Marvel Stadium on Monday for the opening of the trade period there are two clubs not talking about...

If the Hawks make a serious play for the Zach Merrett, their offer will need to be so compelling that it convinces new Essendon president Andrew Welsh...

If the Hawks make a serious play for the Zach Merrett, their offer will need to be so compelling that it convinces new Essendon president Andrew Welsh...

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.

An underrated Swan continues to have his name raised in trade discussions, despite his manager suggesting any move away from Sydney is off the cards.