Essendon vs Hawthorn AFL LIVE: ‘We are very sorry’: Connor Macdonald speaks after Arizona arrest; Hollywood Hawks flex their muscles

The build-up to the latest chapter of the Essendon v Hawthorn rivalry reached fever pitch after the failed Merrett trade. In reality, they’re not in the same weight division. Follow all the post-match reaction.


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