CODE AFL: Zach Merrett, Charlie Curnow, Nathan Buckley and AFL Trade Period state of play

Hawthorn and Sydney have tabled their packages to lure the big fish of Zach Merrett and Charlie Curnow. But as the clock ticks down to deadline, how much more do they need to bring to the table? Watch the CODE AFL show the latest.

Sydney and Hawthorn have been urged to go back to the trade table as their first offers for Charlie Curnow and Zach Merrett, respectively, roll in.

With the clock ticking down to the trade deadline the CODE AFL Show broke down Tuesday’s offers for Curnow and Merrett and where they fall short

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Sydney are waiting on Carlton’s response on the Charlie Curnow trade package.

AFL reporters Glenn McFarlane, Ed Bourke and Josh Barnes all agreed the deals were short of what was needed to nab the superstars but with time running out, the chances of improvement were running low.

And the crew got stuck in to all the details about the biggest surprise of trade period so far – Geelong signing Nathan Buckley as an assistant coach.

They detail all the ramifications for the Cats and Tasmania, including the hidden part of the appointment that keeps the door wide open for the Devils.

Originally published as CODE AFL: Zach Merrett, Charlie Curnow, Nathan Buckley and AFL Trade Period state of play