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Ian Hume

@kyptastic.bsky.social

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

It's as a big a challenge Essendon has faced in years this week against the Bulldogs. How can the Dons step up this week? Find out from @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and myself in our #DonTheStat Round 4 preview #GoDons youtu.be/whh4pcDAlqs

Round 4 2026 Preview v Western Bulldogs: Opportunity Missed, Mountain Ahead

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

It's a hard knock life being a Bombers fan @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I talk about what needs to happen to turn things around. We get another Barrett Award nomination and look to extend the winning streak against North #GoDons #DonTheStat youtu.be/fufS3keQ4p0

Round 3 2026: Demoralised Bombers Search for a Response Against North

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

A brutal round 1 loss for Essendon requires a deep dive that goes beyond the media noise @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I dig deep into want went wrong against the Hawks. We also preview the Port clash and another #BarrettAward contender #GoDons #DonTheStat podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/r...

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Round 2, 2026: Hawthorn Reality Check, Port Preview & The Midfield Response

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 19 March · 1h 14m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The wait is almost over! Essendon faces the Hawks in Round 1 tomorrow night and @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I are back to preview the big clash at the G with this week's #DonTheStat Plus, another #DamianBarrett award nominee Out now! #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/r...

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Round 1 Preview: Bombers vs Hawks | Can Essendon Exploit Hawthorn’s Weaknesses?

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 12 March · 59m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The #DonTheStat season 2026 preview is out now! @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I break down the data heading into the year, consider the strengths and weaknesses of the Dons and make some predictions Plus, our 3rd Damian Barrett award nomination #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat Season Preview 2026 | Stats, SWOT & Season Predictions

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 5 March · 1h 17m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Another fine evening with our #DonTheStat Patrons for our Pre-Season Q&A @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I answer a range of questions ahead of the Dons 2026 Season #GoDons youtu.be/EE7sZfZ5lH4?...

Pre-Season Patreon Q&A: List Balance, Free Agents & Can We Win a Final in 2026?

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Make sure you check out Rick's Patreon here - www.patreon.com/cw/RickEdwards

Rick Edwards | Patreon

Videos of Essendon AFL training

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

The incomparable Rick Edwards has joined @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and myself on this week's #DonTheStat to give the most comprehensive review of #GoDons pre-season. A must listen on the eve of Essendon's first practice game youtu.be/o0pEIrmyHNI

Pre-Season Training Watch 2026: Roles, Recruits & Round 1 Reality - Featuring Rick Edwards

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

We may be 29 days from Round 1 but #DonTheStat has picked the team to face the Hawks Special Guest Robert Shaw joins @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and myself as we go through all th big choices that the Bombers will have to make for their first game #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/r...

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Round 1 Match Committee: Featuring Robert Shaw. How would we line up against the Hawks?

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 12/02/2026 · 1h 29m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Did you miss us? @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I are back with the first #DonTheStat episode for season 2026 Are we optimistic or pessimistic about the year ahead? Listen in and find out #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat Season 2026 Opener: Optimism, Pessimism? Where Are Essendon At?

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 05/02/2026 · 56m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

There's plenty of questions about #GoDons in 2026 Here I have a go at answering 5 of the big ones #DonTheStat youtu.be/luvKDTX6xX8?...

5 Burning Questions for Essendon in 2026

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

How will 2026 play out for the Bombers? I've put the optimistic and the pesimistic cases for 2026 down in this new #DonTheStat article. Are you dreaming of success? Or preparing for disappointment? Let me know in the comments below #GoDons www.donthestat.com/post/dare-to...

Dare to Dream in 2026 or Brace for Disappointment?

Dare to believe or brace for disappointment? We examine the strongest arguments for and against Essendon contending in 2026, as the Bombers hit a critical crossroads.

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Don The Stat Wrapped 2025 is live. Vozzo exit, full draft review (Robey/Farrow/Sharp), list gaps, leadership group + the stats that’ll define 2026. How many wins have you got us for next year? 👇 #GoDons #DonTheStat podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat & Essendon 2025 Wrapped: Vozzo Exit, Draft Class Deep Dive, 2026 Breakouts & the Stats That Matter

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 18/12/2025 · 1h 39m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Are you ready for some Hot Takes? Listen in as @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social gets put in the hot seat as I challenge with takes from the #DonTheStat community #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/h...

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Hot Takes & Hand Grenades: Essendon’s Most Unhinged (Sort Of) Predictions for 2026

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 25/11/2025 · 51m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Matty’s Masterclass Read how Matt Rosa turned a first and second rounder into Isaac Kako, Jacob Farrow, Dyson Sharp, Kayle Gerreyn, Angus Clarke and Rhys Unwin #GoDons #DonTheStat www.donthestat.com/post/the-ess...

The Essendon Pick Swap That Shaped Two AFL Drafts

A detailed breakdown of Essendon’s 2024 pick swap with Melbourne, how it reshaped both the 2024 and 2025 AFL Drafts, and the players the Bombers secured.

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Everyone’s excited about the upcoming AFL Draft. But what roles do the Bomber’s most need to fill? I’ve undertaken a full list analysis and come to my conclusions - you can read about them here on the #DonTheStat website www.donthestat.com/post/essendo... #GoDons

Essendon 2025 Draft Preview: List Needs, Positional Depth & Best 23 Analysis

With the 2025 AFL National Draft approaching, Don The Stat breaks down Essendon’s list — analysing strengths, gaps and which positions the Bombers must target.

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

It's time for the #DonTheStat 2025 Draft preview! @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I are fortunate to be joined by Rick Edwards as he gives us his eyewitness accounts of the players the Dons could take in this year's draft, as well as our NGA Prospects #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Draft Dreams and NGA Hopefuls: Essendon’s 2025 National Draft Preview (feat. Rick Edwards)

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 30/10/2025 · 1h 23m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We're back baby! @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I return to review Essendon's trade period, why the Hawks arrogance and laziness cost them Zach Merrett and to preview the Dons 2025 National Draft #DonTheStat #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/e...

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Well, the Crichton is run and won and the trade period is here. I’ve put together the arguments for and against trading Zach Merrett on the #DonTheStat website Which argument sways you the most? #GoDons www.donthestat.com/post/the-zac...

The Zach Merrett Trade - The Case For and Against

The next few weeks of the Trade period are going to be dominated with talk of Zach Merrett, how hard he is pushing for a trade.

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

It's the #DonTheStat night of nights, the Jack Kirby Medal Listen as @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and myself relive Season 2025 and announce the winner of our Best and Fairest award #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Best and Fairest Award - The Jack Kriby Medal

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 02/10/2025 · 1h 16m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Back again for Part 2 of our #DonTheStat Player Review for 2025, featuring the great Rick Edwards Will Rick break into a soliloquy? Do my children interrupt us with more vomiting? You'll have to listen to find out #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Player Review with Rick Edwards (Part 2)

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 17/09/2025 · 1h 8m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Hearing all these players complaining about not getting 'midfield minutes' makes me appreciate Andy McGrath more. Was a full time mid for years. Was asked to play back for the betterment of the team. Haven't heard a single whinge from him about it. A real team player #GoDons

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Part 1 of the #DonTheStat Player Review is out now. Featuring friend of the show Rick Edwards Shakespeare References, One-Hit-Wonders, Projectile Vomiting - we've got it all #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Player Review with Rick Edwards (Part 1)

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 16/09/2025 · 49m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

An open letter to Zach Merrett #GoDons #DonTheStat www.donthestat.com/post/an-open...

An Open Letter to Zach Merrett

Dear Zach,With all this news coming out in the past week I wanted to share my thoughts as a 30+ year Essendon fan with regards to the decisions you are making right now.The first year that I was a mem...

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

It's our favourite episode of the year, our #DonTheStat Patreon Q&A for the post season of 2025. Lots on Zach Merrett - listen to both @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and my take on this unfolding Saga #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Post Season Q&A Episode

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 11/09/2025 · 1h 30m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Well, of all the seasons, that sure was one of them @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I unpack all the disappointments and bright shoots of the Dons Annus Horribilis for the #DonTheStat 2025 Season Review #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Season Review and List Management Discussion

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 04/09/2025 · 1h 29m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Wanted to get my thoughts down for Essendon's final list management calls heading in to the Trade and Draft period. So I turned it into a video Who made the cut? Watch and find out. #GoDons #DontheStat youtu.be/vmm6Ai6uMVQ

Essendon 2025 Final List Management Calls

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

The latest #DonTheStat episode is out now! We give our thoughts following the Blues loss, @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social goes through his 5 biggest priorities for the Essendon list and we look at how our 'bunch of spuds' can ruin Damien Hardwick's year #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat Season 2025 Round 24 Preview vs Gold Coast Suns

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 24/08/2025 · 53m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

It's the final #DonTheStat match preview for 2025 @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I review the close loss to the Saints, look at the consequences of our recent list decisions and how we can end the season on a high against [Redacted] #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don the Stat 2025 Round 24 Preview vs [Redacted]

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 20/08/2025 · 1h 10m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

And now you know

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Your initial thought could have worked given some of the photos floating around of certain past st Kilda players

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

This week's #DonTheStat see's @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social off the long run against some of the worst media 'reporting' seen this year. We also review the Cats game and preview the clash against the Saints #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don the Stat 2025 Round 23 Preview vs St Kilda

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 14/08/2025 · 1h 11m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Is there any hope for the Dons against Geelong this week? Listen to #DonTheStat to find out We also look into an improved performance against the Swans and do a deep dive into whether Archie Perkins is a 'Draft Bust' #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Round 22 Preview vs Geelong

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 07/08/2025 · 1h 6m

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

This week's #DonTheStat preview is out now! @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I experience serious deja vu reviewing the Dogs clash. We examine some Moneyball trade targets for the Dons before previewing the clash against the Swans #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Round 21 Preview vs Sydney (and Moneyball Trade targets)

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 31/07/2025 · 1h 13m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

We’re going to be talking about potential ‘Moneyball’ acquisitions on this week #DonTheStat Who are the players on other lists right now that are undervalued, could be gotten with late picks and would improve the Dons’ list? Comment with your ideas below #GoDons

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Another week, another #DonTheStat episode! @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I review the Giants game and Preview the Dogs. We also go indepth on the list management decisions the club will need to make at the end of the year #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don the Stat 2025 Round 20 Preview vs The Western Bulldogs (and List Management discussion)

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 24/07/2025 · 1h 10m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

#DonTheStat is back to help you through the week. @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I pick through the wreckage of the TIgers loss and look at how we can turn things around against the Giants #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Round 19 Preview vs the GWS Giants

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 15/07/2025 · 1h

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

#DonTheStat is back for Round 18 @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I review the Suns performance, talk about what the media isn't, preview the Tiger's clash and answer a question about Andy McGrath's disposal #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Round 18 Preview vs Richmond

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 10/07/2025 · 1h 25m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

We're back with this week's #DonTheStat preview vs the Gold Coast Suns. @JonathanJWalsh and I manage to get through a pod without an injury as we look at what we've learned this year and what we need to find out about the Dons #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don the Stat 2025 Round 17 Preview vs Gold Coast

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 03/07/2025 · 1h 10m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

With Essendon having their bye and @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social back in the country, it was the perfect time to do the annual #DonTheStat Mid-Season Q&A Some great questions from our Patrons about the Dons that we cover in this show #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Mid-Season Q&A

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 29/06/2025 · 1h 1m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

This week's #DonTheStat preview is a little different. With a few thousand K's seperating @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and myself, we've recorded seperately and stiched together our review of the Cats clash and preview of the Dockers #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Round 15 Preview vs Fremantle

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 18/06/2025 · 47m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

I’m glad someone recognised it ❤️

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Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

This week's #DonTheStat is out now! @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I review the Blues clash before Jono flies to the UK. I'm then joined by patron Josh Wilson to preview our upcoming task against the Cats #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Round 14 Preview vs Geelong (Feat. Josh Wilson)

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 12/06/2025 · 1h 17m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

F*** [Redacted]! @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I examine the positives from our Lions win before diving deep into [Redacted]'s season and how we can get the edge on King's Birthday Eve #DonTheStat #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 Round 13 Preview vs [Redacted]

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 05/06/2025 · 1h 13m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Haha, nice! Fingers crossed you don’t want to jump in the gorge after the result though!

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Oh, and I guess we preview the Lions clash

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

It's the #DonTheStat Mid-Season Draft Review @jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social and I talk about the possibilities that the four new players could bring to the Bombers. #GoDons podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d...

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Don The Stat 2025 - Mid Season Draft Review (and previewing the Lions match, I guess)

Podcast Episode · Don The Stat · 28/05/2025 · 1h 8m

Ian Hume @kyptastic.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Rank Essendon’s next 5 games based on their winnability Brisbane @ The Gabba Carlton @ The MCG Geelong @ The MCG Freo @ Optus Suns @ Marvel #GoDons