Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Did the Hawks botch the trade deal to get Zach Merrett over the line? Are they in a stronger position going into 2026 than they were going into 2025? 

Dean Cox opens up about the tough conversations held with Will Hayward & Oli Florent. The Western Bulldogs have parted ways with their Norm Smith Medallist, Jason Johannisen. 

And, State of Origin footy is back!

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<a href="https://twitter.com/barrettdamian">Damian Barrett</a> and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Did the Hawks botch the trade deal to get Zach Merrett over the line? Are they in a stronger position going into 2026 than they were going into 2025?&nbsp;
Dean Cox opens up about the tough conversations held with Will Hayward &amp; Oli Florent. The Western Bulldogs have parted ways with their Norm Smith Medallist, Jason Johannisen.&nbsp;
And, State of Origin footy is back!
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Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field.
And every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.

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