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The Bombers gave up Merrett without a fight. This is why it was the right move

Brisbane Times Sam McClure
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  • the headline was changed: What are The Bombers still fighting for? It’s time to let gave up Merrett gowithout a fight. This is why it was the right move

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From the report

After holding Zach Merrett to his contract in 2025, sacking a coach midway through the season and finishing dead last.

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  • Brisbane Times The Bombers gave up Merrett without a fight. This is why it was the right move plain
  • The Sydney Morning Herald What are the Bombers still fighting for? It’s time to let Merrett go plain

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Brisbane Timesas they published this story 17.3

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The Sydney Morning Herald What are the Bombers still fighting for? It’s time to let Merrett go Niral 15.1 · mostly calm political 0 The Age The Bombers gave up Merrett without a fight. This is why it was the right move Niral 17.3 · mostly calm political 0 WAtoday The Bombers gave up Merrett without a fight. This is why it was the right move Niral 17.3 · mostly calm political 0