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Step forward, skipper. The beloved Clubman was named the 42nd Captain in Essendon's history ahead of 2026 and will look to bring his positive, reaffirming leadership style to the back six once again. As reliable as they come in one-on-one scenarios, his inspirational outing against St Kilda in Merrett's absence last season was the former No.1 pick at his absolute best.

Andrew McGrath

Step forward, skipper. The beloved Clubman was named the 42nd Captain in Essendon's history ahead of 2026 and will look to bring his positive, reaffirming leadership style to the back six once again. As reliable as they come in one-on-one scenarios, his inspirational outing against St Kilda in Merrett's absence last season was the former No.1 pick at his absolute best.

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Honours

Team and player honours

AFL Rising Star
Years award won:
2017
AFLPA Best First Year Player
Years award won:
2017
AFLPA 22under22 team
Years award won:
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (captain)
Adam Ramanauskas Most Courageous Player
Years award won:
2020
Lindsay Griffiths Rising Star
Years award won:
2017
Bruce Heymanson Best Clubman
Years award won:
2023, 2024, 2025
John Kilby Staff & Trainers' Award
Years award won:
2022, 2023, 2025

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