Merrett missed the Hawks boat, Swann lands at the mothership, Jamarra's Gold Coast venture

Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025.

The Trade Period gave us plenty to discuss during October with a botched attempt from the Hawks to land Essendon captain Zach Merrett.

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is no longer a Bulldog after failing to play a single game for the club in 2025. AFLHQ football department went through a restructure that sees Greg Swann now in charge and already set about making significant change to the game for 2026.

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