Dyson Heppell will lead out his teammates as captain for a sixth successive season. (Photo: AFL Photos)

Beloved Bombers skipper Dyson Heppell is set to lead the charge as captain for a sixth succession season.

Senior coach Ben Rutten confirmed during Wednesday night’s AGM that the 29-year-old would go around again as captain for 2022 season.

Rutten said Heppell, who took over the captaincy from Jobe Watson at the start of the 2017 season, embodied the culture of the club and was driving the standards for his teammates.

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“Dyson is universally respected among the team and has united the squad with his inclusive leadership skills,” Rutten said.

“Over the past five years as captain, he has demonstrated his lead-by-example style and has unanimous support from the entire playing group and wider club to continue as captain in 2022.”

Dyson Heppell is a much-loved leader among his peers. (Photo: AFL Photos)

Heppell has captained the Bombers in 85 games, and is nine matches shy of his 200th overall.

Essendon will confirm its full leadership group in early 2022 when the club returns from its Christmas break.