Round 18, 2026: Lions Await as the Rebuild Rolls On
Essendon heads north to take on the reigning premiers in one of the toughest assignments of the season.
This week on Don The Stat, Jono and Humey unpack another frustrating loss to St Kilda, but also examine the encouraging signs emerging beneath the surface under interim coach Dean Solomon. From improved defensive structure and clearance numbers to the development of young guns like Robey, Sharp and El-Hawli, is there more progress than the scoreboard suggests?
The boys also discuss:
The coaching search and what Essendon's football department could look like in 2027
The debate around Zach…
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