Jono and Ian reflect on their Q&A with Essendon President Dave Barham before reviewing Essendon's draft haul and what it means for Essendon in 2025. We go through some predictions for next season before reflecting on the year that was for Don The Stat in 2024. 

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Don the Stat is counting down the Days until Round 1. We've ranked our top 100 players for the Essendon football Club Since 1980 and we'll be counting down from 100 - 1 leading up to the first game against the Suns. 

Today is player #95

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Don the Stat is counting down the Days until Round 1. We've ranked our top 100 players for the Essendon football Club Since 1980 and we'll be counting down from 100 - 1 leading up to the first game against the Suns. 

Today is player number #96. Listen in to find out who it is.

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Don the Stat is counting down the Days until Round 1. We've ranked our top 100 players for the Essendon football Club Since 1980 and we'll be counting down from 100 - 1 leading up to the first game against the Suns. 

Today is player #98. Ian is joined by Fiona from the Windy Hill Windsock. Follow her at https://bsky.app/profile/fionaroset.bsky.social

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Don the Stat is counting down the Days until Round 1. We've ranked our top 100 players for the Essendon football Club Since 1980 and we'll be counting down from 100 - 1 leading up to the first game against the Suns. 

Today is player #98. Listen in to find out who it is.

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Don the Stat is counting down the days until Round 1. We've ranked our top 100 players for the Essendon football Club Since 1980 and we'll be counting down from 100 - 1 leading up to the first game against the Suns. 

We're up to player #99. Listen in to find out who it is.

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Don the Stat is counting down the Days until Round 1. We've ranked our top 100 players for the Essendon football Club Since 1980 and we'll be counting down from 100 - 1 leading up to the first game against the Suns. 

Today is an introduction and player #100. Listen in to find out who it is.

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Ian, Jono and Don the Stat Patrons are joined by Essendon President Dave Barham as he answers listener questions ahead of the upcoming Board elections commencing on December 3rd. 

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Don The Stat goes rogue as Jono and Ian respond to AFL hot takes taken from Twitter, Reddit and the Don The Stat Patreon. 

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Jono and Ian go over the decisions the Essendon made in the 2024 trade period, what they mean for the club going into the draft and whether they could have been more aggressive. They also look ahead to the National Draft and look at what the Bombers will be adding in Isaac Kako.