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Merrett equals Bombers record with seventh medal win
Merrett polled 117 votes and joined Dick Reynolds and Bill Hutchison as a seven-time winner while Hawthorn’s opening trade bid was rejected.
- On Thursday night, star midfielder Zach Merrett claimed his seventh Crichton Medal, drawing level with Essendon club greats Dick Reynolds and Bill Hutchison as the most decorated winners in the award's history.
- The rivalry between the clubs intensified as Merrett seeks a move to Hawthorn, one year after Essendon blocked his departure during last year's trade period.
- To pry Merrett from Essendon, the Hawks offered picks 15 and 25 alongside a future selection; he has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract worth about $1m per season with Hawthorn.
- Essendon officials rejected the opening offer, indicating they require greater draft capital to release their former captain from the club.
- Trade negotiations officially open on Monday with an October 14 deadline, while Hawthorn must balance this pursuit against recruiting restricted free agent Ben King from Gold Coast.
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Zach Merrett wins Essendon’s best and fairest as trade war with Hawks resumes
Trade table hostilities over Merrett coincided with Essendon’s Crichton Medal dinner on Thursday night, where the star midfielder took the top gong again.
·North Sydney, Australia
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