Zach Merrett addresses his potential move away from Essendon.

Zach Merrett addresses his potential move away from Essendon.

Zach Merrett addresses his potential move away from Essendon.

Zach Merrett addresses his potential move away from Essendon.

Zach Merrett addresses his potential move away from Essendon.

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.

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

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

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