: Zach Merrett , having failed to secure an offseason move to the Hawks, played with a heavy heart for the Bombers, his every disposal scrutinized by fans who knew he still wanted out.
As the season reached late April, the league was abuzz with rumors of a mid-season trade period that could save the Western Bulldogs' struggling campaign. Meanwhile, in the shadows, the league prepared for the 2027 arrival of the Tasmanian Devils, with coaching veterans already being linked to the new franchise. : Zach Merrett , having failed to secure
The Melbourne Cricket Ground was packed for the Anzac Day clash, but the real story was happening in the background of a chaotic trade period. : Zach Merrett
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