AFLPA leader addresses player trades without consent Message to Zach Merrett and Charlie Curnow included

The new AFL Players’ Association boss, James Gallagher, stated that contracted players like Zach Merrett and Charlie Curnow cannot be traded without their consent and must be professional if their desired moves do not occur. Despite interest from Hawthorn and Sydney Swans, both players remain under contract and face challenges in securing trades.