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Disruption Premium: Why the Hawks’ First, Late Merrett Bid Just Doesn’t Cut It
- Hawthorn is being cautious about offering players for Merrett, stating that their Pick No. 9 is acceptable, but other picks are problematic.
- Hawthorn's first-round pick in 2026 is expected to land in the 16-20 range, which weakens their offer for Merrett.
- Sydney is working on a trade proposal for Curnow that the Blues might approve, although issues remain.
- Both Hawthorn and Geelong are hesitant to trade valuable players, and the initial offers have not satisfied Essendon.
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‘You drew first blood’: Essendon in Rambo mode after Hawthorn’s Merrett offer
The Hawks have to understand that they’ve chucked a small bomb into Tullamarine by trying to purloin a skipper – also Essendon’s best player by a lamentable distance – at a time of tumult for the Bombers.
·Sydney, Australia
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Total News Sources11
Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 17%
R 33%
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