Essendon captain Zach Merrett has been spotted training with new Gold Coast midfielder Christian Petracca at North Melbourne’s training base after his failed trade request.

In a tumultuous trade period, Merrett was the biggest name to be held to his lucrative contract, despite desperately trying to get to Hawthorn.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Zach Merrett spotted with rival players.

On Monday, North Melbourne shared a short video showing Merrett and Petracca shaking hands with Kangaroos stars Harry Sheezel and George Wardlaw during an off-season session at Arden Street.

Also in the video was North Melbourne defender Toby Pink, among others. The Kangaroos players were doing their own training, separate to Merrett and Petracca.

Essendon remained steadfast from before the trade period un

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