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Essendon 2025 Trade Review & Draft Preview | Merrett saga, Welsh era, Solomon appointment

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Don The Stat returns with a full breakdown of Essendon’s 2025 trade period and a clear-eyed preview of the AFL Draft.

Jonathan Walsh and Ian Hume unpack:

The Zach Merrett trade standoff: what Hawthorn offered, why Essendon said no, and what it means for 2026.

Andrew Welsh’s early moves as President and the stabilising effect on the club.

Dean Solomon’s appointment as defensive coach and how it reshapes the box.

Brayden Fiorini’s role (elite disposal/interrupt profile on a true wing) and the value he adds after significant experience losses.

Ruck strategy without Draper/Goldstein: backing in Nick Bryan and depth options.

List changes: Ben Hobbs and Luamon Lual delisted, Setterfield watch.

Draft strategy with picks 5, 6, 21, 27 & 30, live-trade scenarios, and how NGA prospects Adam Sweid & Hussein El-Achkar shape pick movement.

Midfield needs (size + burst), half-forward options, and why trading up looks unlikely.

Chris De Silva article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-17/afl-trade-period-analysis-zach-merrett-first-round-pick-value/105898588

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Don The Stat returns with a full breakdown of Essendon’s 2025 trade period and a clear-eyed preview of the AFL Draft.

Jonathan Walsh and Ian Hume unpack:

The Zach Merrett trade standoff: what Hawthorn offered, why Essendon said no, and what it means for 2026.

Andrew Welsh’s early moves as President and the stabilising effect on the club.

Dean Solomon’s appointment as defensive coach and how it reshapes the box.

Brayden Fiorini’s role (elite disposal/interrupt profile on a true wing) and the value he adds after significant experience losses.

Ruck strategy without Draper/Goldstein: backing in Nick Bryan and depth options.

List changes: Ben Hobbs and Luamon Lual delisted, Setterfield watch.

Draft strategy with picks 5, 6, 21, 27 & 30, live-trade scenarios, and how NGA prospects Adam Sweid & Hussein El-Achkar shape pick movement.

Midfield needs (size + burst), half-forward options, and why trading up looks unlikely.

Chris De Silva article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-17/afl-trade-period-analysis-zach-merrett-first-round-pick-value/105898588

______________

Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat

Don The Stat Website: https://www.donthestat.com/

Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky:

Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social

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