The Latest Breaking News from Zach Merrett

President talks up Bombers as Merrett weighs up future

Essendon president Andrew Welsh has spoken expansively about the issues facing the AFL wooden spooners as they await Zach Merrett's call on his playing future.

AAP · Sep 23

No draft pick for lowly Bombers after assistance plea

The AFL has stopped short of granting Essendon draft assistance, with the wooden spooners to instead get two extra rookie spots for next season.

AAP · Sep 22

Merrett talks up McVeigh amid AFL trade speculation

Zach Merrett, Zak Butters and Toby Greene are AFL stars in various stages of working out where they will play next season.

AAP · Sep 21

'Wade through the swamp': fans urged to back Bombers

Essendon coach Dean Solomon has urged Bombers fans to turn up for their last game of the season after another small crowd attended the loss to Sydney.

AAP · Aug 16

Bombers want to gain something from final two weeks

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says the Bombers have plenty to prove in the final two weeks of a horror AFL season for the club.

AAP · Aug 8

Crows cruise past Bombers to go fourth in AFL

Adelaide have returned to winning ways, beating last-placed Essendon by 72 points to climb to fourth on the AFL ladder.

AAP · Aug 2

Bombers have 'no idea' if Merrett will request trade

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has dismissed suggestions Zach Merrett has checked out of the Bombers as the club prepares for him to request another trade.

AAP · Jul 15

Cats coach addresses Merrett trade report

Geelong coach Chris Scott insists some information must remain "private and confidential" amid reports he made direct contact with Zach Merrett about a trade.

AAP · Jul 14

'I'll keep protecting him': Bombers coach on Lions loss

Dean Solomon has explained what he's looking for in Essendon's players after they were taught a lesson by two-time defending AFL premiers Brisbane.

AAP · Jul 12

Lloyd laments woeful Bombers after terrible loss

With the Bombers 0-5 under Dean Solomon, an Essendon great has spoken about whether their poor form hurts his chances if he decides to go for the job full-time.

AAP · Jul 6