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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · Nov 11
First post on Bluesky!

Really like this Starter pack feature. I’ve created one for prominent Essendon fan accounts - post below if you want to be included or have suggestions for who should be in it

#GoDons

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Did you miss us?

@jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I are back with the first #DonTheStat episode for season 2026

Are we optimistic or pessimistic about the year ahead? Listen in and find out

#GoDons

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Don The Stat Season 2026 Opener: Optimism, Pessimism? Where Are Essendon At?
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 05/02/2026 · 56m
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February 5, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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There's plenty of questions about #GoDons in 2026

Here I have a go at answering 5 of the big ones

#DonTheStat

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5 Burning Questions for Essendon in 2026
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February 2, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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How will 2026 play out for the Bombers?

I've put the optimistic and the pesimistic cases for 2026 down in this new #DonTheStat article.

Are you dreaming of success? Or preparing for disappointment? Let me know in the comments below

#GoDons

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Dare to Dream in 2026 or Brace for Disappointment?
Dare to believe or brace for disappointment? We examine the strongest arguments for and against Essendon contending in 2026, as the Bombers hit a critical crossroads.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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Don The Stat Wrapped 2025 is live.

Vozzo exit, full draft review (Robey/Farrow/Sharp), list gaps, leadership group + the stats that’ll define 2026.

How many wins have you got us for next year? 👇

#GoDons #DonTheStat

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Don The Stat & Essendon 2025 Wrapped: Vozzo Exit, Draft Class Deep Dive, 2026 Breakouts & the Stats That Matter
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 18/12/2025 · 1h 39m
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December 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Are you ready for some Hot Takes?

Listen in as @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social gets put in the hot seat as I challenge with takes from the #DonTheStat community

#GoDons

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Hot Takes & Hand Grenades: Essendon’s Most Unhinged (Sort Of) Predictions for 2026
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 25/11/2025 · 51m
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November 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Matty’s Masterclass

Read how Matt Rosa turned a first and second rounder into Isaac Kako, Jacob Farrow, Dyson Sharp, Kayle Gerreyn, Angus Clarke and Rhys Unwin

#GoDons #DonTheStat

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The Essendon Pick Swap That Shaped Two AFL Drafts
A detailed breakdown of Essendon’s 2024 pick swap with Melbourne, how it reshaped both the 2024 and 2025 AFL Drafts, and the players the Bombers secured.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Everyone’s excited about the upcoming AFL Draft. But what roles do the Bomber’s most need to fill?

I’ve undertaken a full list analysis and come to my conclusions - you can read about them here on the #DonTheStat website

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#GoDons
Essendon 2025 Draft Preview: List Needs, Positional Depth & Best 23 Analysis
With the 2025 AFL National Draft approaching, Don The Stat breaks down Essendon’s list — analysing strengths, gaps and which positions the Bombers must target.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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It's time for the #DonTheStat 2025 Draft preview!

@jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I are fortunate to be joined by Rick Edwards as he gives us his eyewitness accounts of the players the Dons could take in this year's draft, as well as our NGA Prospects

#GoDons

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Draft Dreams and NGA Hopefuls: Essendon’s 2025 National Draft Preview (feat. Rick Edwards)
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 30/10/2025 · 1h 23m
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October 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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We're back baby!

@jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I return to review Essendon's trade period, why the Hawks arrogance and laziness cost them Zach Merrett and to preview the Dons 2025 National Draft

#DonTheStat #GoDons

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October 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Well, the Crichton is run and won and the trade period is here.

I’ve put together the arguments for and against trading Zach Merrett on the #DonTheStat website

Which argument sways you the most?

#GoDons

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The Zach Merrett Trade - The Case For and Against
The next few weeks of the Trade period are going to be dominated with talk of Zach Merrett, how hard he is pushing for a trade.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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It's the #DonTheStat night of nights, the Jack Kirby Medal

Listen as @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and myself relive Season 2025 and announce the winner of our Best and Fairest award

#GoDons

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Don The Stat 2025 Best and Fairest Award - The Jack Kriby Medal
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 02/10/2025 · 1h 16m
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October 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Back again for Part 2 of our #DonTheStat Player Review for 2025, featuring the great Rick Edwards

Will Rick break into a soliloquy? Do my children interrupt us with more vomiting? You'll have to listen to find out

#GoDons

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Don The Stat 2025 Player Review with Rick Edwards (Part 2)
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 17/09/2025 · 1h 8m
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September 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Hearing all these players complaining about not getting 'midfield minutes' makes me appreciate Andy McGrath more.

Was a full time mid for years. Was asked to play back for the betterment of the team. Haven't heard a single whinge from him about it.

A real team player

#GoDons
September 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Part 1 of the #DonTheStat Player Review is out now.

Featuring friend of the show Rick Edwards

Shakespeare References, One-Hit-Wonders, Projectile Vomiting - we've got it all

#GoDons

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Don The Stat 2025 Player Review with Rick Edwards (Part 1)
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 16/09/2025 · 49m
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September 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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An open letter to Zach Merrett

#GoDons #DonTheStat

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An Open Letter to Zach Merrett
Dear Zach,With all this news coming out in the past week I wanted to share my thoughts as a 30+ year Essendon fan with regards to the decisions you are making right now.The first year that I was a mem...
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September 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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It's our favourite episode of the year, our #DonTheStat Patreon Q&A for the post season of 2025.

Lots on Zach Merrett - listen to both @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and my take on this unfolding Saga

#GoDons

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Don The Stat 2025 Post Season Q&A Episode
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 11/09/2025 · 1h 30m
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September 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Well, of all the seasons, that sure was one of them

@jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I unpack all the disappointments and bright shoots of the Dons Annus Horribilis for the #DonTheStat 2025 Season Review

#GoDons

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Don The Stat 2025 Season Review and List Management Discussion
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 04/09/2025 · 1h 29m
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September 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Wanted to get my thoughts down for Essendon's final list management calls heading in to the Trade and Draft period.

So I turned it into a video

Who made the cut? Watch and find out.

#GoDons #DontheStat

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Essendon 2025 Final List Management Calls
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August 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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The latest #DonTheStat episode is out now!

We give our thoughts following the Blues loss, @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social goes through his 5 biggest priorities for the Essendon list and we look at how our 'bunch of spuds' can ruin Damien Hardwick's year

#GoDons

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Don The Stat Season 2025 Round 24 Preview vs Gold Coast Suns
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 24/08/2025 · 53m
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August 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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It's the final #DonTheStat match preview for 2025

@jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I review the close loss to the Saints, look at the consequences of our recent list decisions and how we can end the season on a high against [Redacted]

#GoDons

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Don the Stat 2025 Round 24 Preview vs [Redacted]
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 20/08/2025 · 1h 10m
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August 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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This week's #DonTheStat see's @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social off the long run against some of the worst media 'reporting' seen this year.

We also review the Cats game and preview the clash against the Saints

#GoDons

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Don the Stat 2025 Round 23 Preview vs St Kilda
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 14/08/2025 · 1h 11m
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August 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Is there any hope for the Dons against Geelong this week? Listen to #DonTheStat to find out

We also look into an improved performance against the Swans and do a deep dive into whether Archie Perkins is a 'Draft Bust'

#GoDons

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Don The Stat 2025 Round 22 Preview vs Geelong
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 07/08/2025 · 1h 6m
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August 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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This week's #DonTheStat preview is out now!

@jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I experience serious deja vu reviewing the Dogs clash. We examine some Moneyball trade targets for the Dons before previewing the clash against the Swans

#GoDons

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Don The Stat 2025 Round 21 Preview vs Sydney (and Moneyball Trade targets)
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 31/07/2025 · 1h 13m
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July 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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We’re going to be talking about potential ‘Moneyball’ acquisitions on this week #DonTheStat

Who are the players on other lists right now that are undervalued, could be gotten with late picks and would improve the Dons’ list?

Comment with your ideas below

#GoDons
July 28, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Another week, another #DonTheStat episode!

@jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I review the Giants game and Preview the Dogs. We also go indepth on the list management decisions the club will need to make at the end of the year

#GoDons

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Don the Stat 2025 Round 20 Preview vs The Western Bulldogs (and List Management discussion)
Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 24/07/2025 · 1h 10m
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July 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM