2 w. ago Crucial Bombers figure defects to Hawthorn as Merrett saga continues

The highly-rated Essendon senior assistant made a stunning switch to the Hawks just hours after Zach Merrett singled out his influence in his best-and-fairest speech.

Events

2 w. ago ‘No club should be defined by one person’: Merrett’s virtual farewell after Crichton Medal win

Zach Merrett has given a virtual farewell speech to the club’s faithful, winning a sixth and likely final Crichton Medal ahead of the AFL trade period in which the veteran campaigner will seek a trade.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘No club should be defined by one person’: Zach Merrett’s virtual farewell after Crichton Medal win

Zach Merrett has given a virtual farewell speech to the club’s faithful, winning a sixth and likely final Crichton Medal ahead of the AFL trade period in which the veteran campaigner will seek a trade.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Thanks for everything you’ve done’: Scott’s cryptic message for Crichton Medal winner Merrett

Zach Merrett’s coach Brad Scott only had words of support for the wantaway player, telling the club’s best and fairest: “You’ll always have my full support”.

Politics

2 w. ago Merrett faces the music at Essendon’s best and fairest as new president calls for unity

Soon after the count began, new president and former player Andrew Welsh used his speech to call for the red-and-black faithful to stick together.

Politics

2 w. ago Merrett faces the music at Essendon vote count, Scott pledges support amid ‘difficult few weeks’

Soon after the count began, new president and former player Andrew Welsh used his speech to call for the red-and-black faithful to stick together.

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