AFL

‘Love the honesty. Wish more players were like that.’

The vice-captain asked the question and now rival clubs are preparing to launch.

The couple’s rehearsal recreated their first date before they said ‘I do’ at the first of two ceremonies.

New details of a plot to attract a hotly pursued star have been revealed as players continue to switch clubs.

The true meaning behind the player’s message has been exposed and the club is under fire.

Veteran journalists and rival clubs pounced on the coach following the ‘disrespectful’ joke.

BEN MCCLELLAN: The lesson from the star’s imminent Demons exit is: if you really want out, you will get it in the AFL — something Zach Merrett will be keenly aware of.

The Melbourne star has told the Demons which club he wants to be traded to.

Essendon coach Brad Scott has thrown his support behind Zach Merrett after the captain turned up the Bombers' best and fairest in a sign that perhaps not all hope is lost.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver has delivered a bizarre rebuke to Seven’s chief football reporter Mitch Cleary, calling him a ‘c..t’, after the Demons told him he was no longer wanted.

SOPHIE GANNON: Cashing in on the wantaway star is crucial if the Blues are to escape their rut. Their next decade depends on it.

‘The intention on that is very clear.’

West Coast have officially welcomed Mitch Duncan to the club, with the Eagles confirming the two-time premiership Cat as a new assistant coach.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Instead of clutching pearls every September and chomping at the bit to be outraged, why don’t we just take a breath and allow the players to let their hair down?

Melbourne have issued a statement after a conversation that lasted just 12 minutes before their shattered star took off.