Speculation Zach Merrett [UFA 2027]

[HirdsTheWord]

I think the Battle compo will be end of first round.

So Pick 7 and Pick 21 as it currently stands is about right in a trade for Merrett given age.

But if im Essendon, you gotta ask the question on Nasiah Wanganeen Milera.

if he wasn't contracted maybe.

the fact he is makes that 21 way too high.

 

[HBFlanker]

if he wasn't contracted maybe.

the fact he is makes that 21 way too high.

Fair call.

If the saints hand over two picks inside 15 i think the Dons highly consider it.

7 and NWM for Merrett Laverde and Steak knives could potentially get it done

 

[Skipper_]

Incorrect. Multiple clubs into him, and the big dogs as well.

Collingwood, Sydney, Geelong.

Heard on the weekend Adelaide too.

Perhaps you know something I don't but the most recent report from Jay Clark was that interest from other clubs was modest at best and as a result he was more likely to stay.

 

[HBFlanker]

Perhaps you know something I don't but the most recent report from Jay Clark was that interest from other clubs was modest at best and as a result he was more likely to stay.

He is telling his close group he is all but gone

 

[Skipper_]

He is telling his close group he is all but gone

I never said he didn't want out but he may be forced to stay if there are no takers.

 

[JayJ20]

That said Essendon should trade out Merrett to saints for 7 & 43 and use 7 & 8 for 2 & 40 from North and get Smillie.

7 & 43 for a contracted Merrett that can play on for another 6 years?
Please. 7 & 8 (Battle compensation) at a minimum.

Otherwise, there's no reason for us to trade our captain and best player by far.

 

[Daka]

It doesnt have to make sense to St Kilda. It just needs to make sense to the views Tom Morris tweet gets

If there is no truth to it, I guess we will see Merrett's management come out today than & say the report is rubbish & haven't heard at all from St Kilda.

 

[Foxx]

A captain asking to be traded?

Can't see it happening.
The only one I can ever recall was Leigh Colbert

Leigh Colbert

Age

49

Ht

192cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.5

4star

K

8.6

3star

HB

5.9

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.7

4star

No current season stats available

D

10.8

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

6.2

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

, and I think he was only captain of Geelong for 1 year.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

That said Essendon should trade out Merrett to saints for 7 & 43 and use 7 & 8 for 2 & 40 from North and get Smillie.

By all reports, that would be Trainor for us in that scenario.

 

[SweatOnMySkin]

A captain asking to be traded?

Can't see it happening.
The only one I can ever recall was Leigh Colbert, and I think he was only captain of Geelong for 1 year.

Ryan Griffen too. Also only a 1 year captain

 

[sexyhunk]

A captain asking to be traded?

Can't see it happening.
The only one I can ever recall was Leigh Colbert, and I think he was only captain of Geelong for 1 year.

ryan griffin?

 

[blueiris]

A captain asking to be traded?

Can't see it happening.
The only one I can ever recall was Leigh Colbert, and I think he was only captain of Geelong for 1 year.

pretty sure Ryan Griffin was the last captain traded

 

[Bunk Moreland]

I love how Scott having a meeting with Merrett and getting his opinion on list changes (perfectly normal) has turned into Merrett losing his mind at the club over list changes.

This one makes no sense. If it was Collingwood / Geelong / Sydney / Brisbane etc then absolutely I could see it - Merrett must crave success.

But St Kilda??

It would be purely about money, I don’t get that vibe about him at all. He’s had bigger money offers in the past and stayed.

 

[blueiris]

According to Tom Morris Merrett wants to play finals I'm not sure why he looking at the Saints though

 

[Deepthroat]

A captain asking to be traded?

Can't see it happening.
The only one I can ever recall was Leigh Colbert, and I think he was only captain of Geelong for 1 year.

Chris Judd.

 

[jimmytigs]

I was happy enough ending their season.

This would end their era....

that would imply doing them a favor,this essendon era has been a joy to watch

 

[Foxx]

Chris Judd.

Ok, so there was 3 in recent history.
It's bizarre that a captain would leave, but circumstances I guess.

 

[blueiris]

I love how Scott having a meeting with Merrett and getting his opinion on list changes (perfectly normal) has turned into Merrett losing his mind at the club over list changes.

This one makes no sense. If it was Collingwood / Geelong / Sydney / Brisbane etc then absolutely I could see it - Merrett must crave success.

But St Kilda??

It would be purely about money, I don’t get that vibe about him at all. He’s had bigger money offers in the past and stayed.

other than being Daniher's best mate I don't think there's a real possibity of any link to the Lions especially with the Levi coming in this season Dunks Ashcroft McCluggage and Fletcher with Fages likely to move Neale forward could be our future midfield

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Ok, so there was 3 in recent history.
It's bizarre that a captain would leave, but circumstances I guess.

Carlton actually delisted a captain (Whitnell).

 

[jimmytigs]

Fair call.

If the saints hand over two picks inside 15 i think the Dons highly consider it.

7 and NWM for Merrett Laverde and Steak knives could potentially get it done

if nwm involved they would be selling the farm for us,saints would tear the place down if this went anywhere near going down

 

[jimmytigs]

According to Tom Morris Merrett wants to play finals I'm not sure why he looking at the Saints though

it might show the assumed prospects of the 2 clubs in merrets time left in the game,on top of that its a case of who has the cash(for merrett)and draft capitol(for bombers)not so many options

 

[blueiris]

it might show the assumed prospects of the 2 clubs in merrets time left in the game,on top of that its a case of who has the cash(for merrett)and draft capitol(for bombers)not so many options

Rumors are doesn't get along well with Scott according to Morris today on SEN of course it could just be one of those smokescreens that gets thrown at this time of year

 

[Scythe94]

Fair call.

If the saints hand over two picks inside 15 i think the Dons highly consider it.

7 and NWM for Merrett Laverde and Steak knives could potentially get it done

That would be a dreadful move for St Kilda. NWM is 21, already a gun and still has massive room for growth. Zerrett turns 29 in a couple of weeks and—while a star—has hit his peak, and is unlikely to be doing too much when (if) St Kilda eventually competes for a flag.

With where their list is at, if I was St Kilda, I wouldn't do NWM for Zerrett straight up (let alone adding a top-10 pick). It just wouldn't make sense, unless they want to remain stuck in mid-table mediocrity for the foreseeable future.

 

[kreuze_missile]

If Zach Merrett wants to keep driving a Lamborghini I can see the appeal of going to St Kilda and eating their entire cap.

 

[Dirty_banchez]

Does Merrett moving to the Saints help or hinder Brand Merrett?