Career
He played in the 1993 Grand final winning team which defeated Carlton. Mercuri lost form late in his career, which was put down to his brother"s suicide. He retired in the 2004 season, his last game being the 2004 Semi Final against Geelong, which Essendon lost by 10 points.
In 2005, there was talk of a comeback, with Mercuri contemplating nominating for the pre-season draft.
This never eventuated. In 2006 he played in the Essendon District Football League for Airport West.
