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Don The StatAuthor: donthestat
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. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Don The Stat & Essendon 2025 Wrapped: Vozzo Exit, Draft Class Deep Dive, 2026 Breakouts & the Stats That Matter
Episode 274
Thursday, 18 December, 2025
It’s our end-of-year wrap for 2025 — and we’re packing a lot in. Jono and Humey cover Craig Vozzo’s departure and why his three-year tenure matters, then dive deep on Essendon’s 2025 draft haul (including the move that landed pick 9) and what it means for list balance heading into 2026. From Sullivan Robey’s high-upside profile and Jacob Farrow’s left-foot class, to Dyson Sharp looking ready-made for AFL midfield minutes, we break down roles, risks, and the gaps still left to fill. We also touch on the Nic Martin setback, the Will Setterfield replacement decision, Angus Clarke’s extension, and what the new leadership group says about where the club is headed. To finish, we run through our 2026 predictions and the stats we’ll be watching most — scores from turnover, intercepts, inside 50s and efficiency, contested work, and whether the Bombers can finally lift the percentage back over 100. Plus: a big thank you to our Patreon community, our guests across the year, and everyone who’s helped make Don The Stat what it is. We’ll be back in late January with pre-season check-ins, best 23s, practice match breakdowns, and the Patreon Q&A (and yes… maybe another countdown). ___ Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Don The Stat Website: https://www.donthestat.com/ 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 - https://www.facebook.com/donthestat Follow Don The Stat on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donthestat?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
