Zach Merrett replaced by Dyson Heppell at Essendon captains speaking function

Zach Merrett has been pulled from the lineup of a Essendon captains function.

The wantaway Bombers skipper was set to appear on a panel alongside three of his most iconic predecessors, Jobe Watson, James Hird and Tim Watson, next Thursday at Shoppingtown Hotel in Doncaster.

Tickets have been sold…