Zach Merrett

ZACH MERRETT

Talent Profile

NATIONALITY CAPABILITIES Australian Clinics Ambassador DATE OF BIRTH Social Media 10/3/95 PR Campaign Appearances TEAMS INTERESTS Cobden Melbourne Grammar Health & Nutrition Sandringham Dragons Lifestyle Essendon Leadership Family Business Animals

After another solid season in 2015, Merrett was promoted to the Essendon Leadership Group ahead of the 2016 season, and if he hadn’t already convinced the AFL world he was a genuine star in the making, his 2016 season put it beyond doubt. Merrett collected 657 possessions over the season, the most ever recorded by a Bomber’s player in one year. He went on to win the club Best and Fairest, and captained his side in the last few games of the season. In 2017 Merrett was named Vice-Captain of the Bombers, and continued his fine form from the previous year. He picked up his first selection in the All-Australian side, and in 2018 played his 100th game after barely missing a game since his debut. The classy midfielder will be one of the key players and leaders at Essendon for many years to come, as he looks to add to his already illustrious career.

© TLA Worldwide 2020 TLAWorldwide.com Away from football Zach loves American sports and is learning more about business, self improvement and when time permits he heads back home to see his family with his beloved Golden Retriever Maya.

Zach is a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) ambassador and a Nike Athlete

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKERS 38K+ 6.69% INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS ENGAGEMENT 5K+ TWITTER FOLLOWERS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS TESTIMONIALS

2017, 2021 All-Australian “Zach has been a long-standing Ambassador for 2019 Crichton Medal 2017 International Rules Series the Nike brand – and with his best football ahead 2017 Bill Hutchison Community Award of him – we didn’t hesitate to recently renew his 2016 - 2018 AFLPA 22under22 team 2016 Crichton Medal endorsement deal. His football ability speaks for 2016 Best Defensive Player itself and he is a leading candidate to be the next 2016 John Kilby Best Clubman 2015 Lindsay Griffiths Rising Star Essendon captain. He has been a pleasure to work with, is well respected within Nike and has continues to represent our Brand with distinction. We have seen the progression of Zach - both professionally and personally - and Nike are proud to have Zach onboard and look forward to continuing to grow together.” DAMIAN EVERETTS, SPORTS MARKETING MANAGER, NIKE PACIFIC

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