Essendon captain Zach Merrett speaks after the 2024 Anzac Day match against Collingwood. Picture: AFL Photos

IN TODAY'S AFL Daily, star journalists Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich join all the dots on football's big issues.

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- Why Zach Merrett could be the best captain in the game
- Tom Liberatore out indefinitely with concussion
- Collingwood's growing injury list
- Why Freo shouldn't be looking for another key defender

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