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The club’s most experienced player with 217 senior games under his belt, Zaharakis spent progressively more time across half-forward in 2020. He kicked a combined six goals against North Melbourne and Gold Coast to earn four Brownlow votes, but his season was cut short when he suffered a quad injury in round 11.

AFL awards: 2013 Anzac Day Medal, 2012 AFLPA 22under22 team, 2009 Rising Star nominee

Club awards: 2011 Crichton Medal, Essendon life member, 2019 Bruce Heymanson Best Clubman

David Zaharakis

The club’s most experienced player with 217 senior games under his belt, Zaharakis spent progressively more time across half-forward in 2020. He kicked a combined six goals against North Melbourne and Gold Coast to earn four Brownlow votes, but his season was cut short when he suffered a quad injury in round 11.

AFL awards: 2013 Anzac Day Medal, 2012 AFLPA 22under22 team, 2009 Rising Star nominee

Club awards: 2011 Crichton Medal, Essendon life member, 2019 Bruce Heymanson Best Clubman

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Team and player honours

Crichton Medal
Years award won:
2011
Essendon life member
Years award won:
2017
Anzac Medal
Years award won:
2013
Bruce Heymanson Best Clubman
Years award won:
2019
AFLPA 22under22 team
Years award won:
2012
AFL Rising Star nominee
Years award won:
Round two, 2009

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Below Avg 67-100%
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Latest Player Videos

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    Fixture Throwback | Zaharakis relives the goal that changed everything

    In this exclusive interview, David Zaharakis takes us inside the moment that turned him into a household name. From the build-up to the chaos, the pressure, and the unforgettable roar of the crowd, this is the story behind one of the most iconic goals in AFL history.

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  • 04:13

    Man for the moment | The best of Zaharakis

    Look back on David Zaharakis' best moments as his time at the Bombers comes to an end.

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  • 08:18

    Rd 10 | Every goal - first half

    Watch every Essendon goal from the first half of our round ten win over North Melbourne.

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  • 00:51

    Rd 10 | Zaharakis zips through for a major

    David Zaharakis is the latest to get on the scoreboard, casually running through the middle of the ground with a host of teammates.

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  • 01:03

    Rd 11 | Zacka steps up

    David Zaharakis nails two crucial goals from similar spots to keep the Bombers in the fight.

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  • 00:29

    Rd 11 | Smooth Zaka finishes Walla's work

    David Zaharakis is the beneficiary of some fine skill and vision from Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti.

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  • 02:42

    Rd 6 | Performance of the Week

    David Zaharakis takes the honours as the Yakult Performance of the Week for round six, as voted by you.

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  • 00:28

    Rd 6 | Zacka snaps his third

    David Zaharakis kicks his third goal in spectacular fashion.

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  • 02:22

    Bomber Bracket | David Zaharakis

    David Zaharakis features in this edition of Bomber Bracket, a segment to identify a player's favourite thing by the process of elimination.

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  • 00:47

    Highlight of the day | Zaharakis! Zaharakis!

    David Zaharakis kicks the most iconic goal in Anzac Day history in 2009. The Highlight of the Day is presented by Fujitsu.

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Latest Player News

  1. Boyhood Bomber bids farewell

    Beloved veteran David Zaharakis has finished up at the Bombers.

  2. Injury news: Tests for two

    The latest injury news on Alec Waterman, David Zaharakis, Will Snelling and more.

  3. Stringer, Zaharakis close in on returns

    The Bombers are set to regain a couple of forwards in the coming weeks.

  4. Injury update: January 20

    The latest updates on Dyson Heppell, David Zaharakis, Dylan Clarke and more.

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