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    Zach Merrett

    Essendon

    Number7
    PositionMidfield
    Height179 cm (5' 10")
    Date of Birth03/10/1995 (30 years old)
    EligibilityVictoria
    Drafted FromCobden (Vic)/Melbourne Grammar (Vic)/Sandringham U18
    Contracted Until2027

    Fantasy Stats

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    Zach Merrett 2026 SuperCoach Information
    Current Price
    $583,000
    Breakeven
    0
    2025 Season Averages
    SEASON AVG
    107.8
    3 WEEK AVG
    111.3
    5 WEEK AVG
    103.0
    2025 Price History
    High $621,100
    Low $504,800
    Zach Merrett 2026 AFL Fantasy Information
    Current Price
    $1,078,000
    Breakeven
    0
    2025 Season Averages
    SEASON AVG
    103.4
    3 WEEK AVG
    107.7
    5 WEEK AVG
    107.4
    2025 Price History
    High $1,131,000
    Low $926,000

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Zach Merrett of the Bombers is tackled by Connor Macdonald of the Hawks during the round one AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 22: Chris Scott is the Victorian State of Origin coach during the 2025 AAMI AFL Origin Media Opportunity at AFL House on October 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Mason Redman and Zach Merrett of the Bombers walk from the field following the round two AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 22, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)
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    PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Nick Daicos of the Magpies looks to the umpire after marking the ball against Corey Wagner of the Dockers during the round nine AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Collingwood Magpies at Optus Stadium, on May 08, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: Mason Redman directs training during the Essendon Bombers Pre-Season Training Media Opportunity at NEC Hangar on November 10, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Jye Caldwell of the Bombers celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 22 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Gold Coast SUNS at Marvel Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Mason Redman and Zach Merrett of the Bombers walk from the field following the round two AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 22, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)
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    GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Zach Merrett of the Bombers kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on August 8, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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