‘Hurting’ Essendon interim coach immediately excuses Zach Merrett’s ‘down game’ against Brisbane
Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon defended Zach Merrett after a disappointing performance against Brisbane on Sunday. Merrett, who recorded just 11 disposals, has faced challenges this season amid the Bombers' struggles, losing 29 of their last 30 matches. Solomon is focused on building the team's confidence and evaluating players' contributions beyond traditional statistics.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 21:36 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 21:40 UTC
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