Zach Merrett's trade-request circus sums up the Bombers storyline of 2025

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

All eyes at Essendon will be on Zach Merrett for the first day of pre-season after his trade request to Hawthorn was denied.

Finishing 2025 the Bombers fell on a 13-game losing streak and injuries left, right and centre. They're all hopeful for a much more positive outlook in 2026.

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