Who is currently leading Essendonâs best and fairest?
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Essendonâs best and fairest award in 2021 is likely to be a three-horse race.
Zach Merrett, Darcy Parish and Jake Stringer have all had outstanding seasons and are the three names set to jostle it out to be crowned this yearâs Crichton Medallist.
Merrett, a two-time Crichton Medallist, is averaging career-best numbers in disposals and inside 50s and is ranked first in the AFL for uncontested possessions and sixth for goal assists.
Parish, one of the competitionâs most improved players, is averaging career-best numbers in disposals, tackles, clearances and inside 50s, while Stringer has won games off his own boot.