Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

All eyes at Essendon will be on Zach Merrett for the first day of pre-season after his trade request to Hawthorn was denied. 

Finishing 2025 the Bombers fell on a 13-game losing streak and injuries left, right and centre. They're all hopeful for a much more positive outlook in 2026. 

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All eyes at Essendon will be on Zach Merrett for the first day of pre-season after his trade request to Hawthorn was denied.&nbsp;
Finishing 2025 the Bombers fell on a 13-game losing streak and injuries left, right and centre. They're all hopeful for a much more positive outlook in 2026.&nbsp;
Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afl-daily/id1558027370">AFL Daily</a>&nbsp;and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

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.

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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Zach Merrett's trade-request circus sums up the Bombers storyline of 2025

Laura Spurway and Gemma Bastiani bring you the latest news on AFL Daily. 

A complete preview of the 2025 AFLW Grand Final. The undefeated North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos are aiming for a 29th consecutive win and back to back premierships, while the Brisbane Lions have reached their 7th AFLW Grand Final and looking for redemption after going down to the Roos 12 months ago. 

The storylines ahead of the game worth following, the players chasing their first title, how the coaches stack up against each other plus where it will be won and lost.

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Laura Spurway and Gemma Bastiani bring you the latest news on AFL Daily.&nbsp;
A complete preview of the 2025 AFLW Grand Final. The undefeated North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos are aiming for a 29th consecutive win and back to back premierships, while the Brisbane Lions have reached their 7th AFLW Grand Final and looking for redemption after going down to the Roos 12 months ago.&nbsp;
The storylines ahead of the game worth following, the players chasing their first title, how the coaches stack up against each other plus where it will be won and lost.
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North v Brisbane, who will be crowned champions of the trilogy 

Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025.

Champions of the game bid farewell in 2025. 

It wasn't the fairytale Callan Ward wanted when his ACL went on him vs. Richmond and ended his final year in tears. Sam Docherty is one of the games most inspirational figures for all the adversity he has played through. Nat Fyfe goes out a 2x Brownlow Medallist, and Oscar McInerney became a footy favourite finishing his career a premiership player with Brisbane after missing the 2024 Grand Final through injury. 

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Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025.
Champions of the game bid farewell in 2025.&nbsp;
It wasn't the fairytale Callan Ward wanted when his ACL went on him vs. Richmond and ended his final year in tears. Sam Docherty is one of the games most inspirational figures for all the adversity he has played through. Nat Fyfe goes out a 2x Brownlow Medallist, and Oscar McInerney became a footy favourite finishing his career a premiership player with Brisbane after missing the 2024 Grand Final through injury.&nbsp;
Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afl-daily/id1558027370">AFL Daily</a>&nbsp;and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Celebrating the retiring class of 2025

Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025.

The Trade Period gave us plenty to discuss during October with a botched attempt from the Hawks to land Essendon captain Zach Merrett. 

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is no longer a Bulldog after failing to play a single game for the club in 2025. AFLHQ football department went through a restructure that sees Greg Swann now in charge and already set about making significant change to the game for 2026. 

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Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025.
The Trade Period gave us plenty to discuss during October with a botched attempt from the Hawks to land Essendon captain Zach Merrett.&nbsp;
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is no longer a Bulldog after failing to play a single game for the club in 2025. AFLHQ football department went through a restructure that sees Greg Swann now in charge and already set about making significant change to the game for 2026.&nbsp;
Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afl-daily/id1558027370">AFL Daily</a>&nbsp;and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Zach Merrett's trade-request circus sums up the Bombers storyline of 2025

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