Hawthorn targets Essendon's Zach Merrett and Gold Coast's Ben King
Hawthorn is targeting multiple players, including Essendon's Zach Merrett and Gold Coast's Ben King, as they prepare for the upcoming trade period. The Hawks believe they can attract several A-grader talents despite industry skepticism about the viability of landing both Merrett and King. Merrett is expected to push for a trade at season's end, while King remains unsigned.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 08:34 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 08:40 UTC
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