Not every deal can get done in the AFL Trade Period, and in 2025 it was no different as a host of big names were left on the table to be held to their contracts for next season.

Headlining that list is Bombers captain Zach Merrett, who failed to get to Hawthorn in scenes that left his player manager Tom Petroro “fuming” .

But joining him back at their respective club is Lion Callum Ah Chee, Roo Jy Simpkin - who voiced his displeasure at a lack of midfield minutes , Saint Rowan Marshall - off the back of the decision to recruit former Blue Tom de Koning , and Bulldog Buku Khamis. Grand Final

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