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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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01:03:34

Don The Stat 2023 Round 20 Preview Essendon vs Sydney...

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2023/07/27

Jono is joined again by his brother Andrew, former Essendon and Western Bulldogs analyst. After going through the Bulldogs loss, they examine the potential Ben McKay trade, look at what Darcy Parish brings to the side and look into how we will be able to take on last year's runner's up the Sydney Swans You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1

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Don The Stat 2023 Round 19 Preview Essendon vs...

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2023/07/19

Jono and Ian break down the disappointing loss against Geelong. They dive deep into some of the shallow media takes this week before looking at how we can improve against another one of our Bogey sides, the Bulldogs. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1

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Don The Stat 2023 Round 18 Preview Essendon vs...

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2023/07/13

With Ian being struck down with the Windy Hill Flu, Jono is joined by his brother Andrew, a former Essendon and Western Bulldogs football analyst. They bask in the glow of the Adelaide victory before taking a deep look at one of the biggest challenges in football, facing Geelong in Geelong. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1

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01:04:53

Don The Stat Bonus Episode 11 - Former Essendon...

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2023/07/09

In the eleventh in our series of bonus episodes Ian speaks with Ben Jolley. Ben played 4 games for Essendon in 2006 and has gone on to become a VFL legend, becoming only the third player to play 300 games in that league. We talk about his Bomber Supporting origins, what his experience at the Bombers was like and how he would describe his leadership style. This episode was released early on Patreon, you can gain access to Bonus Episodes a week early and exclusive Video content at

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46:25

Don The Stat 2023 Round 17 Preview Essendon ✈️ vs...

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2023/07/06

Jono and Ian break down the heartbreaking loss to the Power and examine all the positives that can be taken out of the perforamnce. They then examine a team that's made similar improvements on last year in Adelaide before breaking down how the Dons can come out victorious. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1

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55:24

Don The Stat 2023 Round 16 Preview Essendon ✈️ vs...

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2023/06/29

Jono and Ian come back down to earth after our four game winning streak is broken by the Dockers. We look at what went wrong and addressed some of the media criticism of Nic Martin. Attention is turned to the form side of the competition in Port Adelaide and how the Bombers can respond to one of their biggest challenges of the season. You can check out the Windy Hill Windsock here: https://f-rantic.podbean.com/ You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us

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52:21

Don The Stat 2023 Round 15 Essendon ✈️ vs Fremantle...

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2023/06/22

After a bye week dominated by Media Beat ups, Jono and Ian answer some listener questions before digging into the enigma that is 2023 Fremantle and how we can achieve our ninth win of the season. 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

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01:04:15

Don The Stat 2023 Mid-Season Bye Q&A

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2023/06/18

Jono and Ian are joined live by Rick Edwards and some of our Patrons to answer questions about where the Bombers are at and what things need to be looked at going forward. This Episode was recorded on the 15th of June. 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

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01:03:23

Don The Stat 2023 Essendon Mid-Season Bye 🏖️ with...

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2023/06/14

Jono and Ian are joined once again by Robert Shaw to take stock at Essendon's position at the mid-season bye. We examine the win over Carlton before running an eye on what's got Essendon to the position it's currently in before forecasting what we can expect from the next portion of the season. 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 Robert Shaw @

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01:02:25

Don The Stat 2023 Round 13 Preview Essendon ✈️ vs...

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2023/06/08

Jono and Ian review the nailbiter against North Melbourne and consider what that match says about where the Bombers are heading. We answer some listener questions before looking at what's been going wrong with the Blues and how the Dons can exploit that in the inaugural King's Birthday Eve clash. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Jono at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh and Ian at https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1

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44:24

Don The Stat Bonus Episode 10 - Alex Fair and the...

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2023/06/04

In the tenth in our series of Bonus Episodes Ian is joined by Tasmanian journalist and lifelong Essendon fan Alex Fair. We discuss where his support of the Bombers came from and the memories that have stuck with him along the way. We then look at the recent history of football in Tasmania and the fight to get an AFL team, before going into why the annoucement in early May has not been the joyous occasion many expected. You can follow Alex on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AJFair85?s=20 and find

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57:38

Don The Stat 2023 Round 12 Preview - Essendon ✈️ vs...

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2023/06/01

Jono and Ian review the professional win against West Coast and what it tells us about the mentality of the side. We look at our new Mid-Season draft pickup and consider what our best midfield will look like going forward. We then turn our attention to the Kangaroos and look at how we go about beating a side that's improved in the past fortnight. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Jono at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh and Ian at

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58:24

Don The Stat 2023 Round 11 Preview Essendon ✈️ vs...

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2023/05/25

Dreamtime at the ‘G became ecstasy at the ‘G when Sam Durham kicked the match winner with 7 seconds to go. We review the thrilling win that takes our season to 5-5, and re-live how the thrilling final 90 seconds played out. We talk Archie Perkins and his best position, we talk through our best back six. We look ahead to the mid-season draft next week and we look ahead to the Eagles this Saturday night, the next challenge for Brad Scott and his charges. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at

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56:45

Don The Stat 2023 Round 10 Preview vs Richmond - The...

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2023/05/18

After four losses on the trot Jono and Ian examine what's been causing the big differentials on Inside 50s in recent weeks before providing some perspective on how the Bombers have gone to this point this year compared to 2022. We take a look at where Richmond are at before looking at how we can finally break the Dreamtime drought. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Jono at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh and Ian at

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57:06

Don the Stat Bonus Episode 9 - Former Under 18...

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2023/05/15

In the ninth in our series of Bonus Episodes, Ian is joined by former Under 18 commentator Phillip Crooks. Phillip is a lifelong Essendon fan who began watching in the 1960s and has family memories that go all the way back to the dawn of the VFL. Phillip also commentated on the Victorian Under 18 competition for over 10 years and has seen the births of many great careers, including Essendon stars Michael Hurley, David Zaharakis, Dyson Heppell and Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and he shares those

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47:11

Don TheStat 2023 Round 9 Preview vs Brisbane - The...

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2023/05/11

After a close loss to the Power, Jono and Ian take a look at Essendon's clearance work and whether the concerns there are personnel or structurally based. We then examine a flying Brisbane side before looking at what ways the depleted Bombers can stage a challenge against one of the ladder leaders. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Jono at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh and Ian at https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1

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57:22

Don The Stat 2023 Round 8 Preview vs Port Adelaide -...

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2023/05/04

Jono and Ian are back at it, reviewing a loss against the reigning premiers that had it's good and bad moments. We explore what's changed about where Essendon is scoring from and being scored against whilst aruging against trading Darcy Parish. We then look at the challenge of coming against the Power, a team that Essendon hasn't beaten since 2018. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Jono at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh and Ian at

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51:53

Don The Stat 2023 Round 7 Preview vs Geelong - The...

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2023/04/27

Only 48 hours on from the devastating loss on ANZAC day, Jono and Ian attempt to pick apart what went wrong in the final quarter whilst also acknowledging the things that worked well to put Essendon in a winning position. We then turn our attention to a resurgent Geelong and consider the best ways to handle the twin towers of Hawkins and Cameron. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Jono at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh and Ian at

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45:52

Don The Stat 2023 Round 6 Preview vs Collingwood -...

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2023/04/22

Jono and Ian look into Essendon's second match against a premiership favourite in as many weeks with the upcoming ANZAC day match against Collingwood. We look at what's changed about the Pies from last year, what their matches so far this year can tell us and how we can handle the impact of one of the rising stars in the compeition. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Jono at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh and Ian at

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01:06:32

Early Season Essendon Check Up 🩺 with Robert Shaw

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2023/04/18

Don The Stat Jono and Ian are joined by former Essendon player and Assistant Coach Robert Shaw to discuss how the Dons are going so far this year. We review the exciting victory against Melbourne and then talk more broadly about where Essendon are at and what should the focus be over the next few weeks. Robert also speaks about his experiences with Andrew McGrath as a leader and what to expect from him as the Essendon captain on ANZAC day.

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