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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

This is the eighth in our series of Bonus Episodes. This episode Ian talks with Essendon Superfan Jade Hockey. We talk about how Jade became a fan of the Bombers, what her favourite moments are and discuss her impressive collection of photos with Essendon players past and present. 

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Jono and Ian break down Essendon's third win of the Season against GWS. We go over the changing perceptions of Essendon's defence and explore Darcy Parish's season to date. We examine where Melbourne are at and look at how we could approach this game depending on the variable weather conditions forecast. 

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Jono and Ian go over the Bombers first loss of season 2023 to find out what went wrong. They respond to some media commentary about the Dons defensive efforts before looking deeply into how they can bounce back against GWS. 

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