Don The Stat

Don The Stat Round 23 Review and Initial Post-Season Thoughts

Jono and Ian complete the review of the final game of Essendon's 2022 season before giving our thoughts on the turbulent events of the week. We put on our list manager jackets with the out of contract players and look forward to the upcoming AFLW season. 
 
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Don The Stat Round 23 vs Richmond

Jono flies solo tonight with a different perspective on the events of the week before jumping in to the final match preview of the year against Richmond.
A written copy of Jonathan's monologue, relating to his own Essendon experience and what the current off-field happenings mean to him, is available here.
Don the Stat is recorded live via Twitter Spaces, you can join in at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh

Don The Stat Round 22 vs Port

Jono and Ian examine the GWS loss and whether player effort or coaching decisions contributed more to the result. We answer some listener questions before digging into the rematch against the Power. 
 
Don the Stat is recorded live each week via Twitter Spaces. You can listen in and ask questions at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh

Don The Stat Round 21 vs GWS

Jono and Ian look what we can take out of a comfortable win against the cellar dwellars. We argue the merits of trading Nick Bryan before digging in to the matchup against the Giants. 
 
Don the Stat is recorded live weekly using Twitter Spaces. If you'd like to listen in and participate you can do so at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh

Don The Stat Round 20 vs North

With four days to get over the heartbreaking result against Collingwood Jono and Ian get down into the details about what went wrong and examine the difference between Setup and Execution when it comes to defending kickouts. The midfield balance gets a going over whilst we look ahead to the clash against North Melbourne.
 
Don The Stat is recorded live via Twitter Spaces each week. You can listen live and ask questions at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh

Don The Stat Round 19 vs Collingwood

Jono and Ian cover the unusual territory of Essendon's third win on the trot. We go over the emphatic Gold Coast result, look at how accurate some of the media takes have been this week and look ahead to the return clash against Collingwood. 
 
Don the Stat is recorded live each week via Twitter Spaces. You can listen live and join in at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh

Don The Stat Bonus Episode 3 - Tobias Johansson

In the third of our bonus fan interviews, Ian chats with Swedish Superfan Tobias Johansson. We talk about how he came to be an AFL fan and how his love for the Bombers has only grown despite being in a different hemisphere to the majority of the supporter base. 
 
If you would like to share your story or recommend someone take part, you can DM Jono or I on Twitter or contact us at donthestat@gmail.com
Jono's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh
Ian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1

Don The Stat Round 18 vs Gold Coast

Jono and Ian pick apart the Brisbane game and challenge the perception that it was a 'junk win'. We then examine an interesting Gold Coast side that's playing a unique style before looking at how Essendon can get on top in the critical areas. 
 
Don The Stat is recorded live via Twitter Spaces. You can listen to the show live at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh?s=20&t=RRWqCoqMFjisgNyMCz4P0g

Don The Stat Bonus Episode 2 - Todd Davey

In the second in our series of Bonus Fan Interview, Ian talks with long time Essendon fan Todd Davey. We go into his Essendon origins, talk at his favourite players and revisit the key memories that have stuck with him. 
 
You can follow Todd on twitter at https://twitter.com/ToddJDavey?s=20&t=UfkVyNWk-0TITmNndot7kQ
 
Todd's AMT article: https://www.theinnersanctum.com.au/tippa-tribute-why-walla-meant-so-much-to-so-many/
 
If you would like to share your story or recommend someone to come on the show, you can contact us via donthestat@gmail.com
Ian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1
Jono's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh
 

Don The Stat Round 17 vs Brisbane

**Please note this episode was recorded prior to the teams being announced**
 
Jono and Ian examine the win over the Swans and the key stats that came out of it. Who will make way for Mcgrath is discusse before they do a deep dive into the Brisbane Lions and what can be learnt from their losses this season. 
 
Don The Stat is recorded weekly through Twitter Spaces, you can listen and ask questions live at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh?s=20&t=McbwAr52cxmuxuvxKR85CA