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.
Episodes
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
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 his work at https://www.theadvocate.com.au/
This episode was released early on Patreon, you can gain access to Bonus Episodes a week early and exclusive Video content at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
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 https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
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 https://www.patreon.com/donthestat
Follow Jono at https://twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh and Ian at https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1
Thursday May 18, 2023
Don The Stat 2023 Round 10 Preview vs Richmond - The Houli Hoop
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
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 https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Don the Stat Bonus Episode 9 - Former Under 18 Commentator Phillip Crooks
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
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 stories in this episode.
You can follow Phil on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Crooksy18
This episode was released early on Patreon, you can gain access to Bonus Episodes a week early and exclusive Video content at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat
Thursday May 11, 2023
Don TheStat 2023 Round 9 Preview vs Brisbane - The Caracella Cup
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
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
Thursday May 04, 2023
Don The Stat 2023 Round 8 Preview vs Port Adelaide - The Jay Nash Trophy
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
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 https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1
Score source data can be found here: https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1/status/1652997511395819523?s=20
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Don The Stat 2023 Round 7 Preview vs Geelong - The Barnes/Denham Cup
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
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 https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Don The Stat 2023 Round 6 Preview vs Collingwood - The Ron Andrews Cup
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
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 https://twitter.com/Kyptastic1
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Early Season Essendon Check Up 🩺 with Robert Shaw
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
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.