A fortnight after the revelation that Zach Merrett had met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell, two former Essendon captains have offered their support.

A fortnight after the revelation that Zach Merrett had met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell, two former Essendon captains have offered their support.

The Bombers’ captain faces arguably the most significant fortnight of his football career after it emerged he met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell...

The Bombers’ captain faces arguably the most significant fortnight of his football career after it emerged he met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell...

The Bombers’ captain faces arguably the most significant fortnight of his football career after it emerged he met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell...

Essendon captain Zach Merrett wants to join Hawthorn, with his best and fairest winner's speech all but a farewell to the Bombers.

Essendon president David Barham has quit the role as the Bombers deal with multiple problems, including captain Zach Merrett's desire to leave for...

Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.

Essendon captain Zach Merrett admits to feeling a "bit of shame" after his desire to leave the club became public.

Essendon captain Zach Merrett admits to feeling a "bit of shame" after his desire to leave the club became public.