Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell seeks to acquire Essendon star Zach Merrett
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell confirmed his interest in acquiring Essendon star Zach Merrett ahead of the upcoming trade period. Mitchell playfully rebuffed Channel 7 pundit Kane Cornes' criticism, asserting that the Hawks' young midfield is developing well despite external doubts. The Hawks aim to improve their list by exploring trades after the season concludes.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 00:29 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 00:40 UTC
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