Zach Merrett was best afield for Essendon in their close win over lowly North Melbourne, a tireless worker who often seems like he is the only A-grader on the Bomber list. The team has had to do without Darcy Parish due to injury this season, and with Dylan Shiel tried in defence but returning to mids in recent weeks the backup to the Zach attack has been filled with journeymen, kids and also-rans. One wonders if he can carry this sort of load all season, or whether his broad shoulders will eventually wilt under the insane workload he wills himself into completing.
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