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

Essendon captain Zach Merrett read a pre-prepared speech after winning a sixth Bombers club medal, amid speculation he will leave the club.

Essendon captain Zach Merrett read a pre-prepared speech after winning a sixth Bombers club medal, amid speculation he will leave the club.

Essendon captain Zach Merrett read a pre-prepared speech after winning a sixth Bombers club medal, amid speculation he will leave the club.

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 has been urged to “follow through” on its guarantee that captain Zach Merrett will remain at the club and see out his contract.

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.

Zach Merrett has addressed his Essendon future with teammates, coaches and fans after clinching a remarkable sixth Crichton Medal on Thursday night.

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

Zach Merrett says he “still feels the love” at Essendon despite a sour past fortnight, but he maintained there are imminent “conversations with...