Jackson Merrett Explained

Jackson Merrett
Fullname:Jackson Merrett
Birth Date:27 February 1993
Originalteam:Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)
Draftpick:No. 31, 2011 national draft
Height:184 cm
Weight:84 kg
Position:Midfielder / Forward
Years1:2012 - 2018
Games Goals1:56 (23)
Statsend:2018

Jackson Merrett (born 27 February 1993) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Essendon Football Club with the 31st overall selection in the 2011 national draft. He made his AFL debut against Collingwood at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in round 23 of the 2012 AFL season.[1] He is the older brother and former teammate of Zach Merrett.[2]

Merrett was delisted at the end of the 2018 season. He played for Peel Thunder in the WAFL until 2021 and currently plays for East Point in the Ballarat Football League .[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: All Cloke and no stagger. Gleeson. Michael. 2 September 2012. The Age. Fairfax Media. 3 September 2012.
  2. News: Brothers Zach and Jackson Merrett to play with the Bombers. Quayle. Emma. 9 December 2013. The Age. Fairfax Media. 20 May 2015.
  3. Web site: Another Don done: Big brother off-loaded. 22 August 2018.