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Don The Stat

Don the Stat is a weekly podcast covering the Essendon Football Club. Former Essendon Football Club analyst Jonathan Walsh is joined by fellow Essendon fan Ian Hume to break down the previous weeks game and preview the tactics of the next match. We focus on a more analytical approach that considers the statistics and match day tactics that will impact each game.Visit donthestat.com for the official home of Don The Stat.

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01:16:34

Don The Stat 2025 Round 14 Preview vs Geelong (Feat....

Don The Stat ·

2025/06/12

Jono and Ian experience Deja vu as they examine the Bombers slow start and comeback in their loss to the Blues. Then, as Jono sets off for England, Patron Josh Wilson joins the show to help preview the clash against the Cats. Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at

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01:13:02

Don The Stat 2025 Round 13 Preview vs [Redacted]

Don The Stat ·

2025/06/05

Jono and Ian drill down into the positives coming out of our loss to the Lions. They then dig deep into what's been going on with [Redacted] this season before looking at how we can get the win on King's Birthday Eve. Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at

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01:07:47

Don The Stat 2025 - Mid Season Draft Review (and...

Don The Stat ·

2025/05/28

Jono and Ian talk about the Bombers getting back on the winners list against the Tigers. They do a deep dive into Essendon's Mid-Season draft haul before considering how they can maul the Lions at the Gabba. Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1 /

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01:09:31

Don The Stat 2025 Round 11 Preview vs Richmond

Don The Stat ·

2025/05/22

Jono and Ian find the words to deal with the demoralising loss against the Dogs before looking at how the Dons can rebound against the Tigers at Dreamtime.Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1 / https://bsky.app/profile/kyptastic.bsky.social Don The

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01:15:40

Don The Stat 2025 Round 10 Preview vs the Western...

Don The Stat ·

2025/05/15

Jono and Ian examine a win against the Swans that showed real signs of a team that is on the cusp of doing something special before turning their attention to a big clash against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night.Support Jono's Memory walk in the fight against Dementia here: https://www.memorywalk.com.au/fundraiser/jonathanwalsh 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

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01:12:38

Don The Stat 2025 Round 9 Preview vs Sydney

Don The Stat ·

2025/05/07

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 round 9 opponent in the Swans. Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at

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01:06:57

Don The Stat 2025 Round 8 Preview vs North Melbourne

Don The Stat ·

2025/04/29

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 Final and look to how the Bombers can bring up their twelth consecutive win against the Kangaroos. Stubby Holder Expression of Interest - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeuAuP0MhTplGHp2GFSlyLU-fRK3lZZvDVur50AxpqWWnmXg/viewform?usp=dialog Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First

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01:15:15

Don The Stat 2025 Round 7 Preview vs Collingwood

Don The Stat ·

2025/04/24

Jono and Ian examine the close win against the Eagles before disecting the fallout from the Sam Draper injury. They then turn their attention to the annual ANZAC day clash and look at the areas where the Magpies might be vulnerable this week. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at

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01:00:39

Don The Stat 2025 Round 6 Preview vs West Coast

Don The Stat ·

2025/04/16

Ian and Jono analyse another successful Gather Round victory against the Demons. They look at how this weekend's news has impacted our ruck situation before previewing the Bombers' trip across the Nullarbor to face the Eagles. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1

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Don The Stat 2025 Round 5 Preview vs Melbourne

Don The Stat ·

2025/04/09

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 at Gather Round. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1 /

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01:04:13

Don The Stat 2025 Round 4 Bye

Don The Stat ·

2025/04/03

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 exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1 / https://bsky.app/profile/kyptastic.bsky.social Don The Stat Facebook Page -

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36:52

Don The Stat 2025 Round 3 Preview vs Port Adelaide

Don The Stat ·

2025/03/26

Jono flys solo to dig into the reality of our loss against Adelaide in Round 2 and the positives we can take away from it. He then turns his attention to their cross town rivals Port Adelaide and how we can get our first win of season 2025. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on X and Bluesky: Jono on X, Bluesky Ian at X, Bluesky Don The Stat Facebook Page To read the article referenced in this episode

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21:48

First Thoughts - Round 2, Essendon v Adelaide

Don The Stat ·

2025/03/24

First Thoughts are usually a Don The Stat Patreon exclusive, but given the response to Essendon's loss against the Crows on Saturday, we thought we'd add our Thoughts to the pile. We typically record this together, however we had conflicting social schedules post-match and recorded separately. You've got Ian first, then Jonathan. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1 Don

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01:05:38

Don The Stat 2025 Round 2 Preview vs Adelaide

Don The Stat ·

2025/03/20

Jono and Ian break down the loss against the Hawks in Round 1. They touch on the first quarter, the stoppage dominance and look at the transition defence issues. They then turn their attention to the Crows and look at how the Bombers can earn their first win of the season. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh /

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01:03:52

Don The Stat 2025 Round 1 Preview vs Hawthorn

Don The Stat ·

2025/03/13

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 their opening game. Andrew Wu Article - https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-people-behind-football-s-new-media-who-probably-know-more-about-your-club-than-the-experts-20250307-p5lhw7.html Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at

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01:17:29

Don The Stat 2025 Ask Us Anything (AMA)

Don The Stat ·

2025/03/08

With the Suns game cancelled, Ian and Jono take some questions from their listeners. They talk about how the show started, what it was like for Jono being in the box for the 2000 premiership and discussing Essendon's new list strategy. Lon Dons Event Information - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/londons-round-1-essendon-vs-hawthorn-tickets-1257086923829 Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and

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10:08

Don the Stat Pre-Season Interview with Nic Martin

Don The Stat ·

2025/03/07

Ian gets the chance of a quick chat with Nic Martin. Nic talks about his elevation to the leadership group, what he learnt from playing at halfback and who he's excited about for the year ahead. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1 /

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17:08

Don The Stat Countdown to Season 2025 - 1 Day to Go

Don The Stat ·

2025/03/06

Don the Stat is counting down the Days until Round 1. We've ranked our top 100 players for the Essendon football Club Since 1980 and we'll be counting down from 100 - 1 leading up to the first game against the Suns. Today is player #1 Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at

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08:04

Don The Stat Countdown to Season 2025 - 2 Days to Go

Don The Stat ·

2025/03/05

Don the Stat is counting down the Days until Round 1. We've ranked our top 100 players for the Essendon football Club Since 1980 and we'll be counting down from 100 - 1 leading up to the first game against the Suns. Today is player #2 Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at

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13:23

Don The Stat Countdown to Season 2025 - 3 Days to Go

Don The Stat ·

2025/03/04

Don the Stat is counting down the Days until Round 1. We've ranked our top 100 players for the Essendon football Club Since 1980 and we'll be counting down from 100 - 1 leading up to the first game against the Suns. Today is player #3 Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at

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