Zach Merrett during Essendon's clash with Carlton in round 13, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

IN TODAY'S AFL Daily, star journalist Damian Barrett and co-host Joey Pignataro join all the dots on football's big issues.

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- Four failed trades show that clubs are fighting back against increased player power
- 'I can't see a world' where Zach Merrett remains Essendon captain, says Damo
- Swans' 'historically huge' move to bring in 'rockstar' forward Charlie Curnow
- Suns have a 'beautiful problem' after Christian Petracca's arrival

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