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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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32:52

Don The Stat Bonus Episode 8 - Essendon Superfan Jade...

Don The Stat ·

2023/04/15

This is the eighth in our series of Bonus Episodes. This episode Ian talks with Essendon Superfan Jade Hockey. We talk about how Jade became a fan of the Bombers, what her favourite moments are and discuss her impressive collection of photos with Essendon players past and present. You can follow Jade on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HockeyJade This episode was released a week early on Patreon. You can support Don The Stat early on Patreon and receive early access to bonus episodes and Patron only

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58:07

Don The Stat 2023 Round 5 - Essendon ✈️ vs Melbourne...

Don The Stat ·

2023/04/13

Jono and Ian break down Essendon's third win of the Season against GWS. We go over the changing perceptions of Essendon's defence and explore Darcy Parish's season to date. We examine where Melbourne are at and look at how we could approach this game depending on the variable weather conditions forecast. Ricky Mangidis' blog 'The Shinboner' can be found here: https://theshinboner.com/ If you'd like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow the hosts on

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55:12

Don The Stat 2023 Round 4 Preview vs GWS - The Dylan...

Don The Stat ·

2023/04/06

Jono and Ian go over the Bombers first loss of season 2023 to find out what went wrong. They respond to some media commentary about the Dons defensive efforts before looking deeply into how they can bounce back against GWS. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Jono Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1

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51:54

Don The Stat 2023 Round 3 Preview vs St Kilda - The...

Don The Stat ·

2023/03/30

Jono and Ian go over the the ins and outs over the win against the Gold Coast. Jono explains what it means to keep the ground big before we do a deep dive into the undefeated Saints and what it will take to beat them at the MCG on Saturday. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat If you would like to get in touch with us you can email at donthestat@gmail.com or find us on Twitter: Jono (https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh) or Ian (https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1)

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41:39

Don The Stat 2023 Round 2 Preview vs Gold Coast - The...

Don The Stat ·

2023/03/23

Jono and Ian enjoy the rare occasion of a great start to an Essendon season by dissecting the win against Hawthorn. They take a look at the Suns game style nad the challenges it will pose before looking at the ways in which the Dons can win the game. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat The BigFooty Bombercast can be found at https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/2023-bigfooty-bombercast-r1-hawthorne-thrashed/id685163451?i=1000605404778

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48:38

Don The Stat 2023 Round 1 Preview vs Hawthorn

Don The Stat ·

2023/03/17

Jono and Ian are get stuck into the first game of the 2023 season. We go over the Peter Wright news, look back at some past games against the Hawks before looking at the first side of the Season. We examine what the Hawks did in their practice match before going through what is required to chalk up our first win of the season. You can access the video content discussed in this episode at the Don The Stat patreon: https://www.patreon.com/donthestat

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41:41

Don The Stat Bonus Episode 7 - Anthony Prochilo

Don The Stat ·

2023/03/13

This is the seventh in our series of Bonus Episodes. This episode Ian talks with Bombers fan Anthony Prochilo. Anth is someone we've come across on Twitter and we loved his work doing deep dives into the Essendon stats and what they demonstrate. We talk about where his love of the Bombers comes from, his thoughts about what happened in 2022 and the stats that he's focusing on in 2023. You can find Anthony's work on twitter here: https://twitter.com/AnthProc This episode was released a week early on

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43:13

Don The Stat 2023 Season Preview

Don The Stat ·

2023/03/12

Jono and Ian preview the 2023 Season for the Essendon Football Club. We go through where we think the list is currently at and examine the key features through completing a SWOT Analysis - looking at Essendon's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and threats going in to 2023. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Ricky Mangidis Blog The Shinboner can be found at https://theshinboner.com/

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40:28

Don The Stat 2023 St Kilda Practice Match Review

Don The Stat ·

2023/03/05

Jono and Ian filter through the aftermath of the St Kilda Practice Match to find some bright spots in an otherwise poor result. We look at the shift in Centre Bounce attendances and a tightening in the ground defence, whilst also examining what could have caused the drop off in Contested Possessions. If you would like to support Don The Stat on Patreon you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat

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48:15

Don The Stat 2023 Gold Coast Practice Match with...

Don The Stat ·

2023/02/24

Jono and Ian are joined by Jono's brother Andrew, former Essendon and Western Bulldogs analyst and current Gold Coast resident to discuss the practice match with the Suns. We talk about what we saw that was different from the previous year, what we learned from the game and areas for improvement going into the Practice match against the Saints next week. Don The Stat Footy Tipping Competition (pw: DonTheStat) https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Don_The_Stat_2023_Tipping?p=DonTheStat You can

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53:33

Don The Stat hosts pick their 23 for Round 1

Don The Stat ·

2023/02/17

Jono and Ian pay tribute to Dyson Heppell who stood down as captain after 6 years today. We go through some of the media's hottest takes of the week before going in depth on who would feature in each of our sides to take on Hawthorn in Round 1. We go line by line and really break down what we're looking for in the side that will run out on the MCG. Don The Stat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Pick the Season Competition: https://forms.gle/kLPq75ed7Jf49dDNA Redbubble Store:

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52:34

Don The Stat Bonus Episode 6 - Advanced Analytics...

Don The Stat ·

2023/02/12

In the sixth of our series of bonus episodes, Ian chats with Liam Crowhurst, a data scientist who has done a lot of work on some advanced analytics on the AFL. We talk about what xScore is and how it can be used by teams, how intercepts are a key metric for detemining success and what the data says Essendon needs to do better in order to be a premiership contender moving forward. You can follow Liam and see his work on Twitter at https://twitter.com/crow_data_sci Bonus Episodes are released a week

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52:17

Don The Stat Pre-Season Audience Q&A

Don The Stat ·

2023/02/08

Jono and Ian discuss some of the Essendon takes from the media over the previous week before diving into some listener suggested question. We cover Essendon's Stoppage Clearance problem, what the key stats we're focusing on this year and the small-forward conundrum, amongst others. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. You can contact the hosts on twitter or email questions through to donthestat@gmail.com If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so through:

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57:55

Don the Stat Bonus Episode 5 - Greg Martin (Father of...

Don The Stat ·

2023/02/05

In our fifth bonus episode, Ian speaks with Greg Martin, father of Nic about Nic's journey to AFL and switching from supporting the Pies to the Dons. This episode was released early to subscribers via Patron. To sign up, visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat

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47:29

Don The Stat Pre-Season Training Report with Rick...

Don The Stat ·

2023/01/30

Jono and Ian are joined by fan favourite training watcher Rick Edwards to break down how the Don's Pre-season is going. We talk about how the new coaches have settled in, who the next potential captain is and go through each of the new draftees to see how they're handling the transition to AFL football. You can follow Rick on twitter for pictures and videos from Essendon training at https://twitter.com/BomberRicko If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so at

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43:34

Don The Stat Best Essendon Wins Since 1990 Tournament...

Don The Stat ·

2023/01/25

Jono and Ian take a walk down memory lane by looking at the best Essendon wins since 1990. We go over the key moments, the big plays and our personal recollections of 8 famous victories: North Melbourne 2001 Fremantle 2013 Geelong 1993 Melbourne 2016 West Coast 1993 Collingwood 2009 West Coast 2004 West Coast 2013 These games were determined through the tournament we have been running on Twitter where each day in January Essendon fans have been voting for their best Essendon wins. The tournament

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19:00

Don The Stat Patreon Announcement and Bomber Quiz

Don The Stat ·

2023/01/22

Don The Stat has started a Patreon! You can become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Join the Patron to gain early access to Bonus episodes, Excluisve Video content or to support the show. To celebrate the beginning of the Patreon, I hosted a Bomber Quiz on Twitter Spaces, you can listen to it after the announcement. Thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winner! (Apologies for the Audio quality of the Quiz. Twitter Space recordings are difficult to comlete

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49:55

Don the Stat 2022 End of Year Show

Don The Stat ·

2022/12/11

Jono and Ian wrap up year 2022 by discussing the recent CEO appointment, the 2023 AFL Fixture reveal and look at what our new draftees can bring to the side. We then look into the crystal ball for 2023 before reflecting on what the Podcast has meant to us and giving shout outs to the people who have supported the show in 2022.

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30:52

Don the Stat 2022 National Draft Reaction with Jasper...

Don The Stat ·

2022/11/30

To react to the AFL National Draft of 2022 Jasper Chellappah of the Inner Sanctum has kindly joined Ian to go over Essendon's selections. We hear what it was like in the room, what decisions the recruiting team had to make and what Essendon's new selections can bring to the side heading in to 2023. You can follow Jasper at https://twitter.com/Jasperc53?s=20&t=3hY42wm5efZnFIMqtqqsIg

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46:35

Don The Stat Essendon Board Election Special with...

Don The Stat ·

2022/11/29

With the Essendon Board election under way Ian is joined by Mike Read, an Essendon fan who has been looking closely at the board election process. We discuss the background to the current elections and the importance of members votes in shaping the direction of the club moving forward. You can follow Mike on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mike_read_?s=20&t=s4E1viNendnkLFIKmy5roA

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