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Round 1 Match Committee: Featuring Robert Shaw. How would we line up against the Hawks?
We’re 29 days out from Round 1… and that means one thing for Essendon fans:
Selection season has officially begun.
On this special episode of Don The Stat, Jono and Ian are joined by former Essendon premiership architect and two-time senior AFL coach Robert Shaw, who steps into the role of Chairman of Selectors.
The task? Pick the Essendon side best placed to take on Hawthorn in Round 1.
This isn’t a “Best 23” debate.
It’s about matchups. Structure. Game style. And how the Bombers should approach a Hawks side missing key midfield pieces.
We cover:
Plus, Rob gives his expectations for Essendon in 2026.
Selection debates don’t get much better than this.
Stay Safe & Go Dons.
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We’re 29 days out from Round 1… and that means one thing for Essendon fans:
Selection season has officially begun.
On this special episode of Don The Stat, Jono and Ian are joined by former Essendon premiership architect and two-time senior AFL coach Robert Shaw, who steps into the role of Chairman of Selectors.
The task? Pick the Essendon side best placed to take on Hawthorn in Round 1.
This isn’t a “Best 23” debate.
It’s about matchups. Structure. Game style. And how the Bombers should approach a Hawks side missing key midfield pieces.
We cover:
Plus, Rob gives his expectations for Essendon in 2026.
Selection debates don’t get much better than this.
Stay Safe & Go Dons.
____
Footy Tipping Comp (password: DonTheStat2026) https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Don_The_Stat_2026_Tipping?p=DonTheStat2026
Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat
Don The Stat Website: https://www.donthestat.com/
Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky:
Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social
Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1 / https://bsky.app/profile/kyptastic.bsky.social
Don The Stat Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/donthestat
Follow Don The Stat on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donthestat?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
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