8. Zach Merrett (Essendon)
Merrett earned a Rising Star nomination in Round 11 after a 22-disposal two-goal effort against Richmond and has been throughly impressive throughout most of his 15 games so far.
The 19-year-old has a booming left foot, smarts around goal and the ability to push up into the midfield.
The second-round draftee will be a long-term prospect for the Bombers.
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