Zach Merrett wins Essendon’s best and fairest as trade war with Hawks resumes

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 1, 2026

Trade table hostilities over Merrett coincided with Essendon’s Crichton Medal dinner on Thursday night, where the star midfielder took the top gong again.

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