Round 22, 2026 | Nowhere to Hide: The Young Dons Face Geelong
The kids showed glimpses. Peter Wright kicked six. But a 72-point defeat proved there’s still a mountain of work ahead. 🔴⚫
In this episode, we unpack Essendon’s loss to Adelaide after fielding the youngest team seen in the AFL this season. We look at the exciting ball movement, the brutal drop-off in intensity, Jaxon Artemis’ breakout performance and a dominant afternoon from Peter Wright. 🌟
We also ask some bigger questions about the rebuild:
🏗️ How does this list compare with the one inherited at the end of 2022?
🥇 What should Essendon do if it holds Pick 1?
🧑🏫 Where does the senior…
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