CODE AFL: The Zach Merrett situation and AFL Trade Period state of play

Hawthorn is still intent on bringing in Zach Merrett, but there’s been very little movement on the surface for a deal. How badly do the Hawks need to close it? Watch the CODE AFL show the latest.

They are the clubs sitting and waiting as the trade period zooms towards the deadline.

After a frenzy of activity last trade period, Richmond only just got into the action on Monday by trading out Tylar Young for pick 38.

Essendon is working towards a deal for Brayden Fiorini but has otherwise been quiet as the Dons hold on to Zach Merrett.

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Geelong and Sydney are trying to bring in Charlie Curnow during the trade period.

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But the quiet off-season so far from the two giant Melbourne clubs are all part of the plan according to CODE Sports AFL show hosts Josh Barnes and Chris Cavanagh.

The CODE reporters covered how the Dons and Tigers are ticking off a strategy that goes well beyond this trade period.

In a different boat is Hawthorn, who has been quiet outside of the pursuit of Zach Merrett.

But the Hawks have hit a different phase on their list build, according to Cavanagh.

The CODE Sports AFL show also covers off updates on the big deals to come on Charlie Curnow, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver.

Originally published as CODE AFL: The Zach Merrett situation and AFL Trade Period state of play