Zach Merrett’s 34 disposals against Carlton on Saturday has seen the midfielder break the Essendon record for most disposals in a season.

His 657 disposals for the season eclipses the mark set by Jobe Watson in his Brownlow medal winning year and places him sixth overall across the competition.

Merrett averaged 30 disposals throughout his 22 games this season.

His season high (38) came against Gold Coast when he captained the side to victory.

In just his third AFL season, the 20 year old recorded 30 or more possessions in 12 matches.

Most Disposals in a season

Zach Merrett 657 2016

Jobe Watson 638 2012

Dyson Heppell 626 2014

Joe Misiti 625 2000

Tim Watson 613 1983

Gary O’Donnell 610 1993

Tony Buhagier 583 1983

Brendon Goddard 581 2015

Glenn Hawker 579 1983

Brent Stanton 577 2015