We are officially 31 days out from Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, under lights at the MCG on March 13 and between now and then, we’re doing something a little bit different.

By the time we get to Number 1, we’ll be on the eve of Round 1 — and we’ll have walked through more than a century of Essendon history, one jumper at a time.

Jumper Number 31 — a number that grew into greatness, and ultimately became inseparable from one of the greatest careers the game has seen.

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Jono / Ian 

We are officially 32 days out from Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, under lights at the MCG on March 13 and between now and then, we’re doing something a little bit different.

By the time we get to Number 1, we’ll be on the eve of Round 1 — and we’ll have walked through more than a century of Essendon history, one jumper at a time.

Jumper Number 32 — a number defined by longevity, leadership, and Premiership success across generations.

We’ll be back tomorrow for Day 31 and Guernsey Number 31.

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Jono / Ian 

We are officially 34 days out from Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, under lights at the MCG on March 13 and between now and then, we’re doing something a little bit different.

By the time we get to Number 1, we’ll be on the eve of Round 1 — and we’ll have walked through more than a century of Essendon history, one jumper at a time.

Jumper Number 33 — a number rich in Premiership history, longevity, and attacking excellence.

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Don The Stat Website | The Official Home of Don The Stat 

Jono / Ian 

We are officially 34 days out from Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, under lights at the MCG on March 13 and between now and then, we’re doing something a little bit different.

By the time we get to Number 1, we’ll be on the eve of Round 1 — and we’ll have walked through more than a century of Essendon history, one jumper at a time.

Jumper Number 34 — a number that carries Premiership history, generational links, and the start of several important Essendon journeys.

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Links:

Don The Stat Website | The Official Home of Don The Stat 

Jono / Ian 

We are officially 35 days out from Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, under lights at the MCG on March 13 and between now and then, we’re doing something a little bit different.

By the time we get to Number 1, we’ll be on the eve of Round 1 — and we’ll have walked through more than a century of Essendon history, one jumper at a time.

Jumper Number 35 — a number defined by durability, Premiership success, and long-term service.

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Links:

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Jono / Ian 

The 2026 season is officially underway at Don The Stat.

With just weeks until Essendon’s first practice match and Round 1 against Hawthorn looming, Jonathan Walsh and Ian Hume return for the first formal episode of the year to take stock of where the Bombers are really at.

In this season opener, the boys cover:

Plus, a look ahead at what’s coming next at Don The Stat HQ

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We are officially 36 days out from Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, under lights at the MCG on March 13 and between now and then, we’re doing something a little bit different.

By the time we get to Number 1, we’ll be on the eve of Round 1 — and we’ll have walked through more than a century of Essendon history, one jumper at a time.

Jumper Number 36 — a number tied to Premierships, resilience, and one of the most famous family moments the game has ever seen.

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Jono / Ian 

In this episode of Don The Stat, we sit down with Darcy Parish for one of his most open and reflective conversations yet.

Darcy talks through the recent news of he and his wife expecting their second child in August, and how fatherhood is reshaping his perspective both on and off the field.

We talk about his fitness - why he made the trip to Baltimore in search of answers, and the collaboration between Darcy, Essendon’s high performance team, and external specialists to rebuild him physically.

From there, Darcy opens up on:

what “fit and firing” actually looks like for him now

the role he sees himself playing in 2026

the teammates he’s most excited to line up alongside

and why there’s a genuine sense of belief building at Essendon Football Club.

🎧 A must-listen for Bombers fans heading into 2026.

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Jono / Ian 

We are officially 37 days out from Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, under lights at the MCG on March 13 and between now and then, we’re doing something a little bit different.

By the time we get to Number 1, we’ll be on the eve of Round 1 — and we’ll have walked through more than a century of Essendon history, one jumper at a time.

Jumper Number 37 — a number that took time to find its identity, but now firmly belongs in the modern era.

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Links:

Don The Stat Website | The Official Home of Don The Stat 

Jono / Ian 

We are officially 38 days out from Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, under lights at the MCG on March 13 and between now and then, we’re doing something a little bit different.

By the time we get to Number 1, we’ll be on the eve of Round 1 — and we’ll have walked through more than a century of Essendon history, one jumper at a time.

Jumper Number 38 — a number that has repeatedly marked the beginning of long, successful Essendon journeys.

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Links:

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Jono / Ian