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Merrett joined Essendon royalty at the end of 2024 as a five-time Crichton Medallist, elevating him to equal third all-time in the Club rankings. The skipper has earned his place among the game's elite in recent seasons as a three-time All-Australian, and currently ranks third in Essendon history for Brownlow votes.

Zach Merrett

Merrett joined Essendon royalty at the end of 2024 as a five-time Crichton Medallist, elevating him to equal third all-time in the Club rankings. The skipper has earned his place among the game's elite in recent seasons as a three-time All-Australian, and currently ranks third in Essendon history for Brownlow votes.

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Honours

Team and player honours

All Australian
Years award won:
2017, 2021, 2023
Crichton Medal
Years award won:
2016, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024
Crichton Medal runner-up
Years award won:
2020, 2022
Crichton Medal third place
Years award won:
2018
Essendon Captain
Years award won:
2023 - Present
Anzac Medal
Years award won:
2024
Yiooken Award
Years award won:
2023
International Rules Series
Years award won:
2017
AFLPA 22under22 team
Years award won:
2016, 2017, 2018
McCracken Medal
Years award won:
2023, 2024
Lindsay Griffiths Rising Star
Years award won:
2015
AFL Rising Star nominee
Years award won:
Round 11, 2014
John Kilby Best Clubman
Years award won:
2016
Bill Hutchison Community Award
Years award won:
2017

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Latest Player Videos

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    Zach Merrett and Andy McGrath to lead the Dons in 2025

    Captain and Vice-Captain speak on how proud they are to lead the Club for a third straight season.

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    2024 Crichton Medal | Merrett interview

    Hear from the winner of the 2024 Crichton Medal count in an exclusive interview.

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  • 04:54

    Year in Review | Zach Merrett

    Essendon Captain Zach Merrett talks about season 2024 and what is motivating him as he looks towards the future.

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  • 02:18

    Liberty Player of the Month | Zach Merrett

    Zach Merrett has taken out the award for the month of August

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  • 00:41

    Rd 24 | Magic Merrett sparks life in Bombers

    Zach Merrett kicks a sensational left-foot snap goal to keep Essendon within reach of the Lions.

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  • 02:44

    Rd 22 | Merrett media conference

    Captain Zach Merrett spoke with the media after presenting a $10,000 donation to Tullamarine Sporting Club, celebrating a decade-long partnership with Fujitsu General.

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  • 00:54

    Rd 20 | Miraculous Merrett defies physics with stunning GOTY contender

    Zach Merrett bends through a spectacular major from the boundary.

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  • 01:19

    Rd 19 | Merrett post-game

    Zach Merrett chats following Essendon's loss to Adelaide.

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  • 00:33

    Rd 16 | Merrett lets tagger Atkins know all about his goal

    Bombers skipper Zach Merrett gets stuck into his opponent Tom Atkins after conjuring a super major

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  • 00:41

    Captain Merrett steers his Bombers home

    Zach Merrett caps off another impressive performance with a major in a crucial time of the match.

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Latest Player News

  1. Crichton Contender: Zach Merrett

    Dons skipper aiming for fifth Crichton Medal.

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  2. Brownlow wrap: Merrett moves past Madden to enter rare air

    Dons skipper sits third on all-time leaderboard.

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  3. 2024 Liberty Player of the Year: Zach Merrett

    Skipper notches another award.

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  4. Merrett rewarded with All-Australian squad nod

    Dons Captain acknowledged for standout season.

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