Zach Merrett bluntly concedes Essendon ‘in charge of my career’ after ill-fated Hawthorn trade talks

Zach Merrett concedes Essendon are “in charge” of his AFL career but says he is not yet “considering” extending his stay at the club, despite early talks.

The star midfielder made a dramatic play to get to Hawthorn in last year’s trade period but was held to a contract that runs out at…