A lifelong Essendon fan, Zaharakis made a memorable start to his career at Windy Hill last year, earning a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination after his first game and winning the Anzac Day game with a long goal in the dying seconds. Endured groin problems towards the end of the year, but the club is hoping a good pre-season will ensure the midfielder capitalises on his promising start.
Draft history: 2008 NAB AFL Draft 2nd round selection (Essendon) No. 23 overall.
Young Bomber David Zaharakis made the most important split-second decision of his life to steal an Anzac Day classicSaturday, April 25, 2009 - 9:06PM
David Zaharakis has been named the NAB AFL Rising Star after his blistering performance against FremantleTuesday, April 07, 2009 - 8:55AM
Coach Matthew Knights says Hayden Skipworth is a definite starter in round oneTuesday, March 24, 2009 - 1:00PM
Essendon has selected Northern Knights midfielder David Zaharakis with their second round selection.Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 10:23AM
David Zaharakis hopes a bout of glandular fever won't deter clubs from considering him at November's NAB AFL DraftThursday, October 02, 2008 - 8:33AM
Essendon youngster David Zaharakis outstanding debut against Fremantle on SundayWednesday, January 07, 2009 - 8:01AM
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