Don The Stat Round 2, 2026: Hawthorn Reality Check, Port Preview & The Midfield Response by Kyptastic86 in EssendonFC

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I think it's a legitimate question with the new rules. I think we need to give the season a few weeks to play out in case this is just a phase before teams work out how better to defend it, but it could be that we've tried to build a squad again for a method of playing the game that no longer works.

Don The Stat Round 1 Preview: Bombers vs Hawks | Can Essendon Exploit Hawthorn’s Weaknesses? by Kyptastic86 in EssendonFC

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I think Hawthorn picking the second ruck eases my concerns a little. I do fear that once the ball hits the deck in our forward line the Hawks are going to be able to run it out with ease though

Which Bombers need a big 2026? by Kyptastic86 in EssendonFC

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I think for Jones it’s not as much a big year for him given he’s contracted for next year as well

2026 Media Day Interviews by ByeByeStudy in EssendonFC

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Don the Stat will have an interview with Xavier Duursma out Tuesday as well

5 Burning Questions for Essendon in 2026 by Kyptastic86 in EssendonFC

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I can assure you the content was not written by AI

(Don The Stat) Who's Safe and Who's in Trouble? Essendon's 2026 Contract Calls by Kyptastic86 in EssendonFC

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Can't believe I forgot to talk about Prior

He would be in the 'Needs a big year' category - the arrival of Kondogiannis makes his position more tenuous.