Best Sydney Swans Football Club Podcasts (2024)

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DON THE HOT TAKES 2024! 56:43

1h ago56:43

56:43

Don The Stat goes rogue as Jono and Ian respond to AFL hot takes taken from Twitter, Reddit and the Don The Stat Patreon. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1 Don The Stat Facebo…

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Don The Stat 2024 Trade Period Review 59:04

15d ago59:04

59:04

Jono and Ian go over the decisions the Essendon made in the 2024 trade period, what they mean for the club going into the draft and whether they could have been more aggressive. They also look ahead to the National Draft and look at what the Bombers will be adding in Isaac Kako.By donthestat

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Don The Stat 2024 Best and Fairest - Jack Kirby Medal 56:55

29d ago56:55

56:55

Jono and Ian present the Jack Kirby Medal, the Don The Stat best and Fairest Award for Essendon's 2024 season, as voted by the Hosts and Don The Stat Patrons. Who will take out this prestigous award? You can watch a video of this presentation here: https://youtu.be/353YN3zlSas Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively…

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Don The Stat 2024 Post Season Q&A 1:04:12

2M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Jono and Ian are joined by some of their Patreons to answer their questions about the Bombers in 2024 and what to expect from the Draft and Trade period. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at twitter.co…

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Don the Stat 2024 Season Review 1:23:19

2M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Jono's back to join Ian in reviewing the 2024 Season for the Bombers. They dig into what the stats tell us, how the gameplan looks and the positives and negatives from the year. Then they look at the list management for the Dons and potential players from other clubs that could help propel the Bombers forward in 2025. Listen to The Medical Room and…

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Don the Stat 2024 Player Review with Rick Edwards 1:27:33

2M ago1:27:33

1:27:33

Ian is joined by friend of the show Rick Edwards to do our 2024 Player Review. We go through the entirety of the list and discuss their performance over the course of the season. Apologies for Ian's microphone levels, there was some recording issues. Create your own tierlist: https://tiermaker.com/create/essendon-2024-player-rankings-15424955?prese…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 24 vs Brisbane 49:29

2M ago49:29

49:29

It's the final match preview for 2024 as Jono and Ian go over the Swans result and look at the challenge of facing the Lions at home. Listen to Ian's appearance on the Bombercast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/2024-bigfooty-bombercast-episode-19-sydney-loss-and/id685163451?i=1000666108289 Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match F…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 23 vs Sydney Swans 1:03:07

3M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

After a heartbreaking loss to the Suns at Marvel, Jono and Ian go into detail about how the match slipped away from the Bombers in the final minutes. They pay tribute to the retiring Dyson Heppell before looking at how the Bombers can get back on the winners list vs the surprisingly vulnerable Swans. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match Fi…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 22 vs Gold Coast 56:26

3M ago56:26

56:26

Jono and Ian break down the win against Freo and go into detail about the good and the bad. They then turn their attention to the Suns and what the Bombers have to do in order to keep their finals hopes alive. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitt…

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Don the Stat 2024 Round 21 vs Fremantle 53:55

3M ago53:55

53:55

Jono and Ian examine the contributing factors to the disastrous loss to the Saints. They look into the choices made that has contributed to the loss of form since the bye before looking at how the Dons can turn things around against the flying Dockers. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://ww…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 20 vs St Kilda 50:35

3M ago50:35

50:35

Jono and Essendon do a detailed breakdown of the key moments in the heartbreaking loss to the Crows, before examining the challenge posed by the Saints as the Bombers look to get their season back on track. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter:…

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Don the Stat 2024 Round 19 vs Adelaide Crows 53:44

4M ago53:44

53:44

Jono and Ian pick up the pieces from a dissapointing loss against the Demons. We go over the out-of-contract players and what the future holds before seeing how the Bombers can bounce back this week against the Crows. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us …

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 18 vs Melbourne 1:04:29

4M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Jono and Ian celebrate the return of the Essendon edge and break down the win over Collingwood. They then turn to the big opportunity to solidify a top four position against the Demons 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: Jono at tw…

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Don The Stat 2024 - Dale Tapping (Essendon Assistant Coach) Interview 50:57

4M ago50:57

50:57

Ian is lucky to be joined by Essendon Assistant Coach Dale Tapping. We go through Dale's coaching journey, what a week looks like as an assistant coach, how the club is looking to set itself up for success and why everyone is excited about Nate Caddy. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 17 vs Collingwood 1:01:42

4M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Jono and Ian piece through the wreckage of the Geelong game. They go into a detailed defense of Peter Wright's role in the side before doing examining how we can go one better in our second clash against the Pie this season. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Fol…

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Don The Stat 2024 Mid-Season Q&A 1:07:04

4M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

Jono and Ian are joined by their Patrons for a mid-season Q&A session on how the Bombers year has gone so far and what the rest of the season holds. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at twitter.com/Kyp…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 16 vs Geelong 1:03:06

5M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Jono returns to the Don the Stat studio to give his views on Essendon season so far. He and Ian review the West Coast game before looking into what needs to be done to get a win over one of the Dons bogey sides in Geelong. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follo…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 15 vs the West Coast Eagles 55:29

5M ago55:29

55:29

With Jono overseas, Ian is joined by friend of the show Rick Edwards to go through the loss to Carlton and to preview the match against the Eagles. We also go through the three things we've learned about the Bombers and the three things we're wanting to learn from them over the course of the rest of the season. Listen to The Medical Room and our Po…

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Don The Stat - Mid-Season Twitter Spaces Recording 1:10:57

5M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

This is the recording of a Twitter Spaces undertaken by Ian with Todd Davey from the Flight Plan Podcast. We go over the Bomber's season so far and what we have to look forward to, with some participation from the live audience. Apologies for the Audio quality and the fact that my microphone often drops out at the start of my sentences. Don The Sta…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 13 vs [Redacted] 59:16

5M ago59:16

59:16

Jono and Ian go over the first loss in almost two months against the Suns and where the improvements need to come from. They look at the horror injury week before looking ahead to the King's Birthday Eve match against [Redacted]. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthesta…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 12 vs Gold Coast 54:30

5M ago54:30

54:30

A second Dreamtime win on the trot for the Dons as Jono and Ian look into how the game played out. We touch on our exciting new midseason recruit before looking at how we'll challenge the imposing home ground advantage of the Suns. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthes…

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Don The Stat - The Medical Room - Ft. Pat L'Huillier - Meniscus Injuries and Sam Draper 9:24

6M ago9:24

9:24

We've been very lucky to have Pat L’Huillier feature as a regular contributor in our Patreon this season. Pat is a qualified Physiotherapist, having studied a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at Monash University, and also a qualified strength & conditioning coach. Pat has been working as a physiotherapist for four years now and has been lucky e…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 11 Preview vs Richmond 48:58

6M ago48:58

48:58

Jono and Ian analyse the positive and negatives of the professional win over the league's cellar dwellars. We get excited for the debut of Nate Caddy before turning their attention to the Dreamtime clash against the Tigers. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Foll…

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Round 10 - Essendon v North Melbourne - Don The Stat First Thoughts 11:32

6M ago11:32

11:32

A bonus episode for all listeners. We record our First Thoughts exclusive to Patreon each week, in the minutes/hours proceeding the game. They positives and negatives as we see them, with a focus on the key match ups and parts of our game that worked and those that didn't. Here's our latest, following our 40 point victory over North Melbourne. You …

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 10 vs North Melbourne 1:01:51

6M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Jono and Ian break down arguably the best Dons win in years against the Giants. They go through all the data points demonstrating the improvement from last year before looking into how the Dons can prevent a comedown against the league's cellar dwellars. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 9 vs Greater Western Sydney 52:03

6M ago52:03

52:03

Jono and Ian have lots to unpack from a challenging win against the Eagles. They examine what xScore means before turning their attention to whether the Bombers can get redemption against the high flying Giants. Tickets to the live show before the Giants can be purchased here: https://www.intix.com.au/event/essendon-fan-podcast-live-event Listen to…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 8 vs the West Coast Eagles 46:16

6M ago46:16

46:16

Jono and Ian relive the exciting draw on ANZAC day before heading across the Nullarbor to take a close look at the resurgent Eagles and who's been driving their improved performances. Tickets to the live show against Adelaide can be purchased here: https://www.intix.com.au/event/essendon-fan-podcast-live-event Listen to The Medical Room and our Pos…

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Don The Stat 2024 - Robert Shaw Unfiltered 59:58

7M ago59:58

59:58

Jono and Ian are joined again by the 'Godfather' of Don The Stat, former Essendon player and assistant coach Robert Shaw for a early season check in on where the Bombers are at and what he's thought about the season so far. Tickets to the live show against Adelaide can be purchased here: https://www.intix.com.au/event/essendon-fan-podcast-live-even…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 7 vs Collingwood 1:00:14

7M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Jono and Ian relive the frantic finish to the Crows game. They reflect on the privilege of playing on ANZAC day before looking into our matchup against the reigning premiers. Tickets to the live show against Adelaide can be purchased here: https://www.intix.com.au/event/essendon-fan-podcast-live-event Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match F…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 6 vs Adelaide 55:31

7M ago55:31

55:31

Jono and Ian dissect one of the more satisfying wins in recent memory before looking at how the Dons can make it two in a row for the first time this seaosn coming up against the Crows. Tickets to the live show against Adelaide can be purchased here: https://www.intix.com.au/event/essendon-fan-podcast-live-event Anth Proc's The Bomber's Blog: https…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 5 vs the Western Bulldogs 1:11:24

7M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Jono and Ian try to make sense of the loss to Port Adelaide. They talk about the long-term processes that need to be in place for success before looking at how the Bombers can beat another bogey side in the Western Bulldogs Jeff White Tweet: https://x.com/JeffWhite34/status/1777139145246470237 Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Tho…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 4 vs Port Adelaide 1:02:06

7M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Jono and Ian review a hard fought win against the Saints. They discuss how to rate Nic Martin's game before looking ahead to our Gather Round opponent in Port Adelaide. Listen to The Medical Room and our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ia…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 3 Preview vs St Kilda 1:00:07

8M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Jono and Ian examine the on and off-field fallout of the loss to the Swans. They then turn their attention to the Saints and how the Bombers can get back onto the winners list. Listen to our post-match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at twitter.…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 2 Preview vs Sydney 1:04:25

8M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Jono and Ian analyse the Round 1 win over the Hawks before turning their attention to the red hot Swans and how the Dons can get challenge the form side of the competition. Listen to our post-match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at twitter.com/…

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Don The Stat 2024 Round 1 Preview vs Hawthorn 53:21

8M ago53:21

53:21

After sitting out Opening Round, the Bombers get their season underway with a matchup at the G against their arch-rivals Hawthorn in Round 1. Jono and Ian talk about some of the media misinterpretations in the build up before turning their attention to how the Dons can start their season with a win. SuperCoach League Code: 840513 Listen to our post…

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Don The Stat 2024 Season Preview 1:11:56

8M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Jono and Ian analyse the Bombers improved perdormance in the final practice game against Geelong before turning their attention to the season ahead. They consider the continuity of the list, examine the strengths and weaknesses of the side before making their predictions for the year ahead. Jono's appearance on Yank on the Footy pod - https://www.a…

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Don The Stat 2024 - Geelong Practice Match First Thoughts 10:35

8M ago10:35

10:35

The second episode of our new series of First Thoughts. These will appear post game to give our initial thoughts both positive and negative coming out of a game. During the regular season these First Thoughts will be exclusive to Patreon** Jono is joined regular guest Andrew, the brothers give their Positives and Negatives for the Practice Match ag…

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Don The Stat 2024 - Geelong Practice Match Preview 49:58

9M ago49:58

49:58

Jono and Ian take what they can from the St Kilda match sim before turning their attention to the Bombers final hitout before the season against Geelong on Friday night. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1 Don The Stat Fa…

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Don The Stat 2024 - St Kilda Practice Match First Thoughts 11:50

9M ago11:50

11:50

**This is the premiere episode of our new series of First Thoughts. These will appear post game to give our initial thoughts both positive and negative coming out of a game. There will be another one of these on the main feed post the Geelong Practice Match, but during the regular season these First Thoughts will be exclusive to Patreon** Jono and …

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Don The Stat 2024 Pre-Season Q&A 1:11:09

9M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Jono and Ian are once again joined by their fantastic Patrons to go through some of the burning questions they have looking forward to the Dons 2024 season. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1 Don The Stat Facebook Page -…

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Don The Stat 2024 - Picking the Best 23 for Round 1 57:49

9M ago57:49

57:49

Jono and Ian put on their selectors caps and choose their sides ahead of Round 1 against the Hawks. One Ruck or Two? Jones or Caddy? Which midfielder of Hobbs, Caldwell and Tsatas misses out? Listen in and find out. Pick The Season Competition - https://forms.gle/uvxpU88ycySRa6xh6 You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/d…

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Don The Stat 2024 Pre-Season Training Report with Rick Edwards 52:30

9M ago52:30

52:30

Jono and Ian are joined once again by our favourite training watcher Rick Edwards. Rick gives us all his insights into what he's witnessed at pre-season training, his thoughts on the best performers on the track and runs his eye over all the new recruits that have come to he club - including an indepth look at Nate Caddy. You can follow Rick on Twi…

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DonThe Stat 2024 - Season Premiere 38:03

10M ago38:03

38:03

Jono and Ian are back for the first Don The Stat episode of 2024. We talk about what's come out of a quiet off-season for the Dons so far, go through some of the project's we've been working on and start getting excited for the year ahead. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at tw…

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Don the Stat 2023 End of Year Show 1:22:19

11M ago1:22:19

1:22:19

Jono and Ian return for the final Don The Stat of 2023. They go through the draft acqusitions and discuss what they can potentially add to the side before doing a deep dive into list depth through each line. They then give their predictions for season 2024 before thanking everyone who made this year a great one to do the show. You can support Don T…

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Don The Stat 2023 Brad Scott One Year on with Ricky Mangidis 53:17

1y ago53:17

53:17

Ian is joined by Ricky Mangidis, former North Melbourne employer and person behind the Shinboner blog. Ricky joined the show last year to talk about the kind of coach Brad Scott was and what to expect from him, so he's joined us tonight to talk about what he's seen over the first year of the Brad Scott era. We also discuss what to expect from Ben M…

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Don The Stat 2023 Trade Period Analysis - Moneyball Edition 36:15

1y ago36:15

36:15

Jono and Ian return for a quick look at the Essendon trade period, analysing the moves made overall and what each of our new players are going to be able to bring to the Bombers in 2024. ABC Article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-19/winners-and-losers-of-afl-trade-period/102995140 You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon…

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Don The Stat 2023 Free Agency and Trade Preview 1:14:02

1y ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Jono returns to join Ian in another Post-Season episode of Don The Stat. We look at what the Bombers can learn from this year's preliminary finalists before going through all the list management news since we last recorded. We then turn our attention to the Free Agency and Trade targets that the Dons have been connected to as the Silly Season begin…

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Don The Stat 2023 Player Review with Rick Edwards 1:20:05

1y ago1:20:05

1:20:05

Ian is joined by friend of the show Rick Edwards to review the Essendon player's performance from 2023. Make your own tier list here: https://tiermaker.com/create/essendon-2023-player-review-15424955?presentationMode=false You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at twitter.com/Jonatha…

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Don The Stat 2023 Post-Season Q&A 1:05:01

1y ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Jono and Ian are joined live by some of our Patrons to answer questions about where the Bombers are at and what things need to change going into 2024. You can support Don The Stat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Follow Us on Twitter: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1…

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Don The Stat 2023 Round 24 Review and Initial Post-Season Thoughts 52:14

1y ago52:14

52:14

With no more matches to preview for the season, Jono and Ian review the final round loss to Collingwood before turning attention to post-season matters. We turn our gaze over the initial list decisions before giving our initial thoughts on season 2023, including what happened post Adelaide match and why 2023 isn't a 'wasted year'. You can support D…

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