AFL Player # 7: Indefatigable Zach Merrett (c) - Your ANZAC Day Medallist - 25/4

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent 2027
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 10, I Remember Bluey

 

[Summer Nights]

And Gary Ablett had already won a brownlow by then, established himself, and was older than 20. What a jet Merrett is

Whenever I feel down, I'll come back to read this quote. May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out.

 

[Towno78]

it was a $40 coin, paid $160

Missed a 10 leg multi by 1 leg, friggin Laird getting 1 more vote than Betts. Would have paid me around $600-700

I now hate Laird

Gaff paid $9 for most votes @ WCE.
Thank you sportsbet

 

[Towno78]

It's hard to compare because there was a much higher willingness to give players in bad teams more votes back then. There is an argument to be made, for example, that neither Dick Reynolds or Bob Skilton or Haydn Bunton would have won a single Brownlow under the modern system that overwhelmingly favours those in winning teams. Reynolds barely polled a vote during seasons where Essendon had a winning record.

Ablett and judds brownlow speaks against that. Zach this year and many other examples would too.

 

[calyam]

Ablett and judds brownlow speaks against that. Zach this year and many other examples would too.

Judd won in a team that made the finals. Ablett was treated differently because he was almost unanimously viewed as the best player in the league.

The approach to voting for the Brownlow has changed considerably over the years. The system was more favourable to players from losing teams in the past.

Identifying one special exception (Ablett) and Merrett's performance this year doesn't change that.

 

[Towno78]

Judd won in a team that made the finals. Ablett was treated differently because he was almost unanimously viewed as the best player in the league.

The approach to voting for the Brownlow has changed considerably over the years. The system was more favourable to players from losing teams in the past.

Identifying one special exception (Ablett) and Merrett's performance this year doesn't change that.

Judds Carlton limped in to the 8, lost as many as they won.
Crawford didn't play finals in 99.
7 of this years top 12 did not play finals.

 

[Vindicater]

Zerrett will win a Charlie one day.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Merret would have been watching the Bont receive his medal yesterday and think "I want to be there with my team mates" his going to take us to 17 the kid is one driven mofo.

 

[MattyB3150]

Zerrett will win a Charlie one day.

34/1 to win the brownlow on Sportsbet for next year. Worth putting a $5 on I think

 

[EnolaGay]

34/1 to win the brownlow on Sportsbet for next year. Worth putting a $5 on I think

He will (hopefully from a team aspect) have more team mates taking votes off him.

 

[MattyB3150]

He will (hopefully from a team aspect) have more team mates taking votes off him.

Yes he will have team mates take some more votes off him but we will hopefully win alot more games to get votes. The umps notice him which is important.

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[akiva]

Robbo has this little champ at spot 22 in his top 50.

 

[doug85]

Robbo has this little champ at spot 22 in his top 50.

Where can you see the full list?

 

[Lord Nicholson]

He will (hopefully from a team aspect) have more team mates taking votes off him.

Used to be the conventional wisdom, but since Crawford you've only got Watson and Ablett's second that weren't playing finals.

 

[akiva]

Where can you see the full list?

I don't think the full list is out yet but he talks about his list here (in the clip):
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...n/news-story/5178db68d8136194c839c9a5bb0750f9

 

[doug85]

I don't think the full list is out yet but he talks about his list here (in the clip):
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...n/news-story/5178db68d8136194c839c9a5bb0750f9

Wild bill posted the full list on the main board for anyone interested.

 

[HirdyLannister]

Robbo has this little champ at spot 22 in his top 50.

The main question where is Cripps listed?

 

[akiva]

The main question where is Cripps listed?

22. Merret
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24. Cripps

 

[calyam]

Used to be the conventional wisdom, but since Crawford you've only got Watson and Ablett's second that weren't playing finals.

Though you sometimes have teams that make finals without many outstanding players. Judd in 2010 being a prime example.

Essendon doesn't have many players who poll strongly. Jobe did but he isn't what he was and Heppell's highest tally is only 14. If we were to win, say, 11 games and Merrett plays as well as he did this season then he could quite easily poll in the mid-20s and be in with a chance.

 

[JayJ20]

Bad kick? Doesn't hit the scoreboard? Not damaging?

Pfft.

Could very well be our best player next year!

 

[Rack Watts]

0:29, Hamish calls him Jack Merrett, flog.

 

[freddy mercury]

I recently moved into a northen suburb and little did I know Garry Moorcroft plays for my local cricket club.
He reckon zach merret is the best player at his age he has seen.

Only thing he reckons is he turns it over too much and needs to develop a left foot.

I also asked him who is the best player hes played with, he's answer, Mark mecuri.

Growing up in the 90s i cannot comment on what his opinion.

End of the day I love zach and he predicted we finish top 4. Happy days

 

[quotemokc]

I recently moved into a northen suburb and little did I know Garry Moorcroft plays for my local cricket club.
He reckon zach merret is the best player at his age he has seen.

Only thing he reckons is he turns it over too much and needs to develop a left foot.

I also asked him who is the best player hes played with, he's answer, Mark mecuri.

Growing up in the 90s i cannot comment on what his opinion.

End of the day I love zach and he predicted we finish top 4. Happy days

Does he mean his right?

 

[carnthedons]

Does he mean his right?

Just concussion from the landing on that mark

 

[Sanj48]

I recently moved into a northen suburb and little did I know Garry Moorcroft plays for my local cricket club.
He reckon zach merret is the best player at his age he has seen.

Only thing he reckons is he turns it over too much and needs to develop a left foot.

I also asked him who is the best player hes played with, he's answer, Mark mecuri.

Growing up in the 90s i cannot comment on what his opinion.

End of the day I love zach and he predicted we finish top 4. Happy days

I welcome you to the NMCA cricket comp, it appears we are neighbours now, my good sir!

 

[van peebles]

http://www.standard.net.au/story/4277204/merretts-back-in-business-graph/?cs=2636

Hope you enjoy.Not sure if you get these stories in Melbourne.