Round 13, 2026: Essendon v Carlton Preview | Rivalry Night, AFL Assistance & Can Solomon Spark a Response?
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Essendon and Carlton. The ladder might say one thing, but this rivalry always means something.
This week on Don The Stat, Jono and Humey review Dean Solomon's first game as interim coach following the Bombers' disappointing loss to West Coast and examine what, if anything, changed on-field.
The boys dive into:
The clearance dominance that failed to translate into scoreboard pressure
Nick Bryan's emergence as a genuine AFL ruckman
The departures of Ben Jacobs and…
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