Get to know the lighter side to star Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett.
Which senior player first took you under their wing? Dyson Heppell
Do you have any pre-game rituals? Tape ankles
Who has had the most influence on your career? My brother Jackson
Growing up, who was your favourite player? Chris Judd
Toughest individual opponent: Liam Picken
Does your jumper number have any significance? Favourite number growing up
Funniest thing a fan has said to you over the fence: 'Get a kick'
Teammate most likely to coach: Orazio Fantasia
Teammate most likely to be a club president or CEO: Andy McGrath
Your funniest teammate: Adam Saad
Who has/had the best haircut in AFL history? Jake Stringer
Unique person you follow on Twitter or Instagram: Ryan Holiday
At which store would you like to max out your credit card: Richard Mille
What are three things left on your bucket list: Ashes at Lord's, live overseas, meet LeBron James
Do you have a dog? Golden retriever called Maya
What do you order at the bar? Whisky
First album you bought: So Fresh Summer
Something about you we wouldn’t know: I go for Cleveland
Favourite holiday destination: Positano, Italy
Favourite movie: The Dark Knight
Favourite TV series: How I Met Your Mother
Favourite band or musician: Drake
Favourite carb: Pasta
First meal after the season has ended: KFC
Coriander - yes or no? No
Pineapple on pizza - yes or no? No
Tomato sauce in the fridge - yes or no? Yes
Who inspires you? My partner Alexandra
What non-football accomplishment are you most proud of? Studying at Harvard
What’s your most embarrassing childhood memory? First time-out in primary school
What’s your best childhood memory? First English willow cricket bat
Who would you like to swap places with for a day? LeBron James
