Jono and an examine an improved performance agains the Swans. They do a deep dive into the claim that Archie Perkins is a 'draft bust' before trying to find a pathway to success against the Cats.    Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

It's Groundhog Day for Jono and Ian as they examine another Bulldogs belting. They look around the competition for Moneyball trade targets from other clubs before looking at the clash against the Swans at the SCG.    Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono and Ian talk about a Giants game that was better than the margin suggested. They then do a deep dive into the list management decisions coming up in the off-season before looking at how the Bombers can redeem themselves after their last game against the Bulldogs.  Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

After a disappointing night against the Tigers, Jono and Ian sift through the wreckage. They then turn their thoughts to our clash this week against the Giants.   Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono and Ian examine a competitive performance against the Suns. They talk about things that the media isn't before looking at how the Bombers can get back on the winners list against the Tigers.    Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono returns from overseas as the Bombers resume their season against the Suns at Marvel Stadium after their bye.    Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono and Ian are back for their annual Bye Round Q&A episode, joined live by some of ther fantastic patrons.    Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Timezone differences mean Jono and Ian can't record together, but both give their thoughts on the belting by Geelong before looking at how Essendon can turn around their form againist the Dockers. Fill in the entry form to be in a chance to win a Double Pass to see Isaac Kako and Archie Perkins on Wednesday 25th of June at the Sporting Globe Chirnside Park - https://forms.gle/sy3gNmbwcoPuE2Gd8   Link to tickets - https://sportingglobe.com.au/bombers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK_dW9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFNVkg3VzNDbGVidlBpQXA2AR7LGxNjmoD1a6A25X5M70nkWOJoExp4fZ8x9cbgDWDEzTb-IikCYhK8tFuEdg_aem_-Yam5WOePBKxUhwmx1iJ9g   Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono and Ian experience Deja vu as they examine the Bombers slow start and comeback in their loss to the Blues. Then, as Jono sets off for England, Patron Josh Wilson joins the show to help preview the clash against the Cats.  Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono and Ian drill down into the positives coming out of our loss to the Lions. They then dig deep into what's been going on with [Redacted] this season before looking at how we can get the win on King's Birthday Eve.    Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono and Ian talk about the Bombers getting back on the winners list against the Tigers. They do a deep dive into Essendon's Mid-Season draft haul before considering how they can maul the Lions at the Gabba.    Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono and Ian find the words to deal with the demoralising loss against the Dogs before looking at how the Dons can rebound against the Tigers at Dreamtime. Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono and Ian examine a win against the Swans that showed real signs of a team that is on the cusp of doing something special before turning their attention to a big clash against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night. Support Jono's Memory walk in the fight against Dementia here: https://www.memorywalk.com.au/fundraiser/jonathanwalsh Jono and Ian examine the ups and downs of Essnedon's 3 point win against North Melbourne and do a deep dive into the performances of Archie Perkins. They then turn their attention to the Bombers round 9 opponent in the Swans.  Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono and Ian examine the ups and downs of Essnedon's 3 point win against North Melbourne and do a deep dive into the performances of Archie Perkins. They then turn their attention to the Bombers round 9 opponent in the Swans.    Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono and Ian review an ANZAC day clash against the Pies where the Bombers threatened for a time before the class of the ladder leaders won out. They then preview North Melbourne's annual Grand Final and look to how the Bombers can bring up their twelth consecutive win against the Kangaroos.    Stubby Holder Expression of Interest - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeuAuP0MhTplGHp2GFSlyLU-fRK3lZZvDVur50AxpqWWnmXg/viewform?usp=dialog   Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono and Ian examine the close win against the Eagles before disecting the fallout from the Sam Draper injury. They then turn their attention to the annual ANZAC day clash and look at the areas where the Magpies might be vulnerable this week.    Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Ian and Jono analyse another successful Gather Round victory against the Demons. They look at how this weekend's news has impacted our ruck situation before previewing the Bombers' trip across the Nullarbor to face the Eagles.    Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

The Great Debate takes place as Ian argues for acquiring Harley Reid whilst Jono takes the negative position. We then turn to the Demons and look at how Essendon can get their second win in a row at Gather Round.    Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono and Ian review Essendon's first win of the year against Port Adelaide. They then address a range of questions from their Patrons.   Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat 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

Jono flys solo to dig into the reality of our loss against Adelaide in Round 2 and the positives we can take away from it. He then turns his attention to their cross town rivals Port Adelaide and how we can get our first win of season 2025.Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on X and Bluesky: Jono on X, Bluesky Ian at X, Bluesky Don The Stat Facebook PageTo read the article referenced in this episode - How Port Adelaide could change the game with their no-ruck approach.