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Zach Merrett

Midfielder
2014 - 2024
Essendon Bombers
Zach Merrett, known for his exceptional skills and leadership on the field, is a prominent Australian rules footballer hailing from Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Born on 3 October 1995, Merrett has proven himself as a valuable asset to his team, currently serving as the captain. Standing at a height of 1.79 metres and weighing 83 kilograms, Merrett is a versatile medium-sized midfielder who excels in both uncontested possessions and winning contested balls and clearances. His ability to cover ground with his swift running and strategic gameplay has made him a standout player in the league. Having been selected by the Essendon Football Club as the twenty-sixth pick in the 2013 AFL draft, Merrett made his debut in the 2014 season and has since then garnered numerous accolades. Notably, he is a four-time Crichton Medallist and a three-time All-Australian player. In recognition of his exceptional skills and leadership qualities, he was appointed as the 41st captain of the Essendon Football Club in 2023. With his dedication, talent, and commitment to excellence, Zach Merrett continues to leave a lasting impact on the Australian Football League, inspiring fans and aspiring players alike.

Season Stats:

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Bombers
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
8
-
1
8
100%
1
8
100%
-
-
Goals
6
0.8
93
25
24%
6
20
30%
96
6%
Behinds
4
0.5
93
17
24%
3
12
33%
66
6%
Assists
3
0.4
131
13
23%
8
9
33%
74
4%
Disposals
244
30.5
5
266
92%
2
250
98%
3014
8%
Kicks
133
16.6
14
168
79%
2
168
79%
1750
8%
Handballs
111
13.9
12
143
78%
1
111
100%
1264
9%
Marks
34
4.3
135
69
49%
10
54
63%
736
5%
Tackles
42
5.3
20
65
65%
2
45
93%
482
9%
Hitouts
0
-
-
316
-
-
188
0%
310
0%
Clearances
42
5.3
22
68
62%
1
42
100%
308
14%
Frees For
14
1.8
13
27
52%
2
15
93%
150
9%
Frees Against
5
0.6
198
19
26%
13
10
50%
122
4%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Bombers

All Season Stats (2014-2024)

Games Played
Total 214
Goals
Total 70
Avg 0.3
Behinds
Total 67
Avg 0.3
Assists
Total 130
Avg 0.6
Disposals
Total 5837
Avg 27.3
Kicks
Total 3054
Avg 14.3
Handballs
Total 2783
Avg 13
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 52% - 48%
Marks
Total 877
Avg 4.1
Tackles
Total 1103
Avg 5.2
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 819
Avg 3.8
Frees For
Total 338
Avg 1.6
Frees Against
Total 127
Avg 0.6

Zach Merrett - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Zach Merrett - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Zach Merrett - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Zach Merrett' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Zach Merrett - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Zach Merrett' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Zach Merrett - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Zach Merrett - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Zach Merrett in the context of their team and the league as a whole.