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At the #MCG with the boy. Hopeful with much reason probably. Go Bombers. ❤️🖤❤️🖤

#EFC #EssendonvsWalyalup #bombers
#GoDons #SirDougNichollsRound #DontheStat
May 17, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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I've realised that the only game the bombers have lost since I have been on the road is the Anzac Day game. The one where I didn't use the #DonTheStat stubby holder. So I think I need to take some responsibility in the loss. I will do better.
May 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Watching in delay in kunanurra, WA. Just got back to camp after sunset cruise on lake Argyle.
Come on bombers.
@kyptastic.bsky.social @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social

#donthestat
#drinksafeandgodons
May 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Go bombers! From Darwin. Doesn't appear to be on free to air?? Ffs.

#donthestat stubby holder in the car sorry @kyptastic.bsky.social @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social

Go dons & drink safe.
April 25, 2025 at 5:56 AM
We’re back in the studio to talk through Essendon’s victory in North Melbourne’s Grand Final.

How we approached Q1 & how NM shut it down.

We hypothesise selection and injury cover.

And take a deep dive into the Swans.

Out now. 🎧

#DonTheStat | #GoDons
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Don The Stat: Don The Stat 2025 Round 9 Preview vs Sydney
Jono and Ian examine the ups and downs of Essnedon's 3 point win against North Melbourne and do a deep dive into the performances of Archie Perkins. They then turn their attention to the Bombers ro...
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May 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Archie Perkins gets his first Coaches Votes of 2025.

He’s the 8th Highest Rated ‘General Forward’ in the AFL this season.

Averaging 1.3 Goals & 1.0 Goal Assist a game.

25.6% of his Disposals are Score Involvements.

#GoDons | #DonTheStat
May 5, 2025 at 6:34 AM
It’s Thursday Night Football this week, so we’ve gone early.

A deep dive into Essendon’s loss again the Pies, the momentum swings and the moments that mattered.

Before turning our attention to all things North Melbourne.

Out now.

#GoDons | #DonTheStat

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Don The Stat: Don The Stat 2025 Round 8 Preview vs North Melbourne
Jono and Ian review an ANZAC day clash against the Pies where the Bombers threatened for a time before the class of the ladder leaders won out. They then preview North Melbourne's annual Grand Fina...
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April 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Back from the Bye Round slumber, 24 hours early as Humey jet sets across to Gather Round.

We debate ‘Essendon & the Harley Reid Chase’ and dig under the hood of the Dees.

Out now on all good and bad podcast apps. 🎧

#GoDons | #DonTheStat

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Don The Stat: Don The Stat 2025 Round 5 Preview vs Melbourne
The Great Debate takes place as Ian argues for acquiring Harley Reid whilst Jono takes the negative position. We then turn to the Demons and look at how Essendon can get their second win in a row a...
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April 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
It might be Bye Week, but there’s no shortage of Dons news to get us through.

Humey is back with me in the studio to review our win against Port and tackle some thought provoking questions from listeners.

Out now wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

#GoDons | #DonTheStat

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Don The Stat: Don The Stat 2025 Round 4 Bye
Jono and Ian review Essendon's first win of the year against Port Adelaide. They then address a range of questions from their Patrons. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts ...
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April 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
With Humey unavailable tonight and Thursday night footy sneaking up on us, I fly solo to look back at our loss last week against Adelaide.

The glimmers of positives and how Essendon can overcome Port Adelaide.

Out now.

#DonTheStat | #GoDons

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Don The Stat 2025 Round 3 Preview vs Port Adelaide
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 03/26/2025 · 37m
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March 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Happy Friday Dons fam.

This week we deep dive into our loss to the Hawks. The pleasing signs, the areas that still need work.

And we put the Crows under the microscope 🔬. What we need to be mindful of and where we can get advantage.

Out now. 🎧

#DonTheStat | #GoDons

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Don The Stat 2025 Round 2 Preview vs Adelaide
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 03/20/2025 · 1h 6m
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March 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Taken me a couple of days, but for those no longer at "the other place" I've poured through the replay of our game against Hawthorn and shared my thoughts.

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@JonathanJWalsh: A rainy Melbourne Sunday seems like the perfect opportunity to #DonTheReplay. So here goes. #DonTheStat | #GoDons Q1. Redman in the middle, raises some eyebrows. I think it's just to ...
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March 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
A week later than planned, but great to be back in the #DonTheStat Studio for our first Match Preview of 2025.

We tackle the news of the week, we break down the Hawks and the talk through the things to watch out for.

Out now 🎧

#GoDons

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Don The Stat: Don The Stat 2025 Round 1 Preview vs Hawthorn
Jono and Ian return for the first match preview of Season 2025. They look at how the Hawks have developed into one of the top sides in the comp and examine how the Dons can clip their wings in thei...
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March 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The #DonTheStat Countdown is done. There’s no game to play, but we do have a little treat for Dons fans.

Ian sat down during the week with Nic Martin.

Nic talks about:
- Leadership
- What he learnt playing down back
- His role in 2025

#GoDons

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Don the Stat Pre-Season Interview with Nic Martin
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 03/07/2025 · 10m
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March 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Happy Friday Dons fans.

It’s not quite the countdown we hoped for, but it’s the one we’ve got.

At Number 1 in #DonTheStat ’s Top 100 Essendon Players Since 1980 is the one and only…

He was brave. He was skilful. He is a legend of our club.

He is James Hird.

#GoDons
March 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Morning Dons fans.

It’s now 8 days until Essendon takes on Hawthorn in Round 1, but there are 2 days left in the #DonTheStat Countdown of the Top 100 Essendon Players Since 1980.

At Number 2 is Simon Madden. A giant of the club, on and off the field.

#GoDons
March 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Me, whenever I hear someone stay “stats lie”.

#DonTheStat
March 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Morning Dons fans.

It might now be 9 days until Essendon plays its first Home & Away game of 2025 but there are 3 days left in #DonTheStat ’s Countdown of the Top 100 Essendon Players Since 1980.

And at Number 3 is our all-time leading goalscorer, Matthew Lloyd.

⭐️

#GoDons
March 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Morning Dons fans.

It’s 4 days until Essendon takes on the Gold Coast Suns in Opening Round (maybe).

At Number 4 in #DonTheStat ’s Top 100 Essendon Players Since 1980 is Tim Watson.

Debuted at 15, 307 games later he retired a 3 time Premiership Player.

#GoDons
March 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Morning Dons fans.

It’s 5 days until Essendon takes on the Gold Coast Suns in Opening Round (weather pending).

At Number 5 in #DonTheStat ’s Top 100 Essendon Players Since 1980 is Dustin Fletcher.

Baby Bomber to games record holder, a B&F in a Premiership year.

#GoDons
March 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Morning Dons fans.

In just 6 days time, Essendon will take on the Gold Coast Suns in Opening Round.

At Number 6 in #DonTheStat ’s Top 100 100 Essendon Players Since 1980 is Michael Long.

A legend on and off the field.

“…it might have been touched on the line…”

#GoDons
March 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Happy Saturday Dons fans.

A week today and Essendon is back playing footy, taking on the Suns in Opening Round.

At Number 7 in #DonTheStat ’s Top 100 Essendon Players Since 1980 is our number 7, the skipper, Zach Merrett.

…And he ain’t done yet.

#GoDons
February 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Happy Friday Dons fans.

There’s just 8 days until Essendon takes on Gold Coast in Opening Round.

At Number 8 in #DonTheStat ’s Top 100 Essendon Players Since 1980 is 1993 Brownlow Medalist and Premiership hero Gavin Wanganeen.

Skilful. Courageous. Superstar.

#GoDons
February 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Morning Dons fans.

We’re into single figures. It’s now just 9 days until we take on Gold Coast Suns in Opening Round.

At Number 9 in #DonTheStat ’s Top 100 Essendon Players Since 1980 is Leon Baker.

He came. He took us from good to great. And he left with two flags.

#GoDons
February 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Morning Dons fans.

It’s just 10 days now until Essendon takes on the Gold Coast Suns in Opening Round.

At Number 10 in #DonTheStat ’s Top 100 Essendon Players Since 1980 is Mark Mercuri.

Our most skilled player of the era, he was as pure as silk.

#GoDons
February 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM