Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon scoffs at Zach Merrett narrative but can’t answer trade question

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon insists Zach Merrett remains engaged at the club, but admits he has “no idea” if the former captain will seek a move away from the Bombers.

Merrett – a six-time Essendon best-and-fairest winner – had just 11 touches in a 90-point thrashing by Brisbane on…