Zach Merrett has taken out Liberty’s Player of the Month for his stellar performance in May – on and off the field.

Essendon's captain had a fantastic month averaging 30.5 disposals per game, including a massive Dreamtime performance where he took best on field honours with 39 possessions.

The three-time Crichton medallist has been performing well out of the middle, averaging 5.2 clearances per game, helping provide Essendon with first use in their free-thinking game style.

Merrett currently ranks seventh in average possessions per game and sixth for inside 50s so far in the 2023 season.