Essendon and Hawthorn haven’t yet held discussions around a trade for Zach Merrett, with the Bombers insisting their star skipper isn’t available.

Merrett’s future has been a hot topic ahead of the opening of the trade period after the contracted gun midfielder last month met with the Hawks.

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Essendon list manager Matt Rosa admitted it’s “never ideal” having your captain meet with another club, but reaffirmed the Bombers “won’t be entertaining offers” for Merrett.

“It’s been an in

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