#  @JonathanJWalsh Jonathan Walsh Jonathan Walsh posts on X about guernsey, zach, ceo, football club the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::30641947/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] +154% - [--] Month [-------] +9,820% - [--] Months [-------] +95% - [--] Year [---------] -49% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::30641947/posts_active)  - [--] Month [--] +550% - [--] Months [--] -88% - [--] Year [---] -66% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::30641947/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] +0.43% - [--] Month [-----] +2.50% - [--] Months [-----] -0.19% - [--] Year [-----] +6.70% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::30641947/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) 13.77% [finance](/list/finance) 1.45% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) 1.45% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 0.72% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 0.72% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 0.72% **Social topic influence** [guernsey](/topic/guernsey) #6, [zach](/topic/zach) 2.9%, [ceo](/topic/ceo) #1352, [football club](/topic/football-club) 1.45%, [good start](/topic/good-start) 1.45%, [ai](/topic/ai) 1.45%, [history](/topic/history) 1.45%, [the dons](/topic/the-dons) 1.45%, [jordan](/topic/jordan) 1.45%, [hb](/topic/hb) 1.45% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@scootermcneice](/creator/undefined) [@jameslowrie24](/creator/undefined) [@craigmc](/creator/undefined) [@grandoldgame](/creator/undefined) [@emlynbreese](/creator/undefined) [@jayco13](/creator/undefined) [@silvertophurls](/creator/undefined) [@ohaerohd](/creator/undefined) [@jakedav08180745](/creator/undefined) [@bryceparker26](/creator/undefined) [@sprintquick](/creator/undefined) [@ooieujin](/creator/undefined) [@essendonfc](/creator/undefined) [@kyptastic1](/creator/undefined) [@charliedons](/creator/undefined) [@tball24](/creator/undefined) [@patrickryen](/creator/undefined) [@blocka2](/creator/undefined) [@cbelly87](/creator/undefined) [@caltwomey](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [The Dons (DONS)](/topic/the-dons) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "34 days until Round [--] & Guernsey #34 ๐ดโซ A jumper that connects generations. ๐ #34 ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Premierships: Brian Sampson (1962-65) ๐จ๐ฆ Neagle link: Merv & Jay both started here ๐ Milestone players: Brian Sampson (100 games) #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2019870866633642227) 2026-02-06T20:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "45 days until Essendon is back playing footy & were onto Guernsey #45 ๐ดโซ A jumper thats grown into its own. ๐ #45 ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ฎ [---] senior games Most games: Conor McKenna (79) ๐ Worn early by Premiership stars ๐ด Current: Tom Edwards #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2015885515678240938) 2026-01-26T20:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "99.94 You cannot write a random number and expect people to understand You cannot write a random number and expect people to understand" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2016047483282169980) 2026-01-27T07:15Z [----] followers, 633.7K engagements "43 Days to Round [--] brings us to Guernsey #43 at Essendon. ๐ดโซ One of my personal favourites. ๐ #43 ๐ Premiership: Kevin Egan (1965) ๐ Milestone players: Rioli & Walla (100+) ๐ฅ Cult Heroes. #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2016611248331489768) 2026-01-28T20:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "42 days until @essendonfc take on the Hawks. Heres Guernsey #42 ๐ดโซ A jumper for workhorses. ๐ #42 ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Most Games: Nathan Lovett-Murray (145) Russell Muir (67) Adam Saad (61) ๐ด Current: Jayden Nguyen #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2016967122514301066) 2026-01-29T20:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Day [--] & Guernsey #41 ๐ดโซ A jumper of beginnings. ๐ #41 ๐ฅ [--] players Andrew Welsh started here ๐ Kevin Walsh [--] game in #41 later a dual Premiership player ๐ด Current wearer: Saad El-Hawli #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2017364640834150873) 2026-01-30T22:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "40 Days until Round [--] & we take a look at Guernsey #40 ๐ดโซ From fringe to fixture. ๐ #40 ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Milestone players: Ben Howlett (124 games) Will Snelling (64 games) ๐ด Current wearer: Zak Johnson A modern Essendon workhorse number. #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2017707603653235082) 2026-01-31T21:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Day [--] Days until Round [--] & we're onto Guernsey #39 ๐ดโซ ๐ #39 ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Milestone players: Heath Hocking (126 games) Damien Hardwick (65) Pat Wellington (56) ๐ Premiership links via later numbers #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2018053030256750615) 2026-02-01T20:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "38 Days to Round [--] brings us to Guernsey #38 ๐ดโซ ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Milestones: Sean Denham (142 games) Peter Bennett (67) Mark Harvey (60) ๐ Flags: Harvey (1984-85) Denham (1993) ๐ด Current: Rhys Unwin Where long careers began. #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2018403720414044542) 2026-02-02T19:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@bill_wints @JontyRalphsmith The difference in wanting to tell a story and creating one" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2018922025738449244) 2026-02-04T05:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@stoodge101 Thank you. Pleased to hear โบ Great question. Nic Martin probably already is. The lower numbers have a lot of stiff competition. Zach Merrett competing with Bill Hutchison for example" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2019169233486381084) 2026-02-04T22:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@CalTwomey @MichaelWhiting Curious if all the players at Brisbane that are better than Oscar Allen are getting paid more than Oscar Allen" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2019271743274381436) 2026-02-05T04:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@pebblemonkeyz He doesnt have the penetration Zorko has. His best ability is short kicking at angles. That worked for Caleb Daniel (who is a much better comparison for Zach in that role) for a while but he was ultimately found out. His skill set lends him to the forward half" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2019651325018140675) 2026-02-06T05:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@littlej5 I missed David Hille ๐ญ" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2019887529311555719) 2026-02-06T21:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "This is a bit of a surprise. Ive only met Tim a few times but i will say hes an exceptional person. And exceptional people person. The week after he moved into the VP role he was down with the cheer squad flipping snags at any AFLW game to help them with their fundraising. The Essendon Football Club is pleased to announce that Tim Roberts has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. https://t.co/UlCzKPY6p1 The Essendon Football Club is pleased to announce that Tim Roberts has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. https://t.co/UlCzKPY6p1" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2021032930727071944) 2026-02-10T01:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@Llama_Bin_Wild @Kyptastic1 When youve got strong loyal committed and quality people it puts you in a position to promote from within. I think this demonstrates a lot about what Andrew Welsh (and Dave Barham before him) values" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2021040291722166767) 2026-02-10T01:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@jackt1808 In my encounters with Tim its beyond being a nice person. Theres an intangible to working at a football club and thats putting the success of the club ahead of personal interest. Being prepared to do things others might not. In my experience Tim has that" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2021050768334389477) 2026-02-10T02:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@jackt1808 Whether or not that makes him a successful CEO of our football club Ive got no idea. And Im not really qualified to answer that. But I think its a good start" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2021050928581967993) 2026-02-10T02:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@VinceTaskunas Thanks Vince. Xavier made it easy on me very approachable young man. Youre right though hes definitely a thinking footballer" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2021088927118131356) 2026-02-10T05:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Not sure why this is copping heat (well maybe I am). I work in Tech. I use AI daily for the simple through to the complex. I did work in Footy. I see the applications for AI everywhere. Not sure I agree with his point about our game being a way away from data modelling though. Sam Mitchell on how Hawthorn is using AI in 2026: https://t.co/Z08rHPu1fp Sam Mitchell on how Hawthorn is using AI in 2026: https://t.co/Z08rHPu1fp" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2021381515847082131) 2026-02-11T00:31Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements "29 Days until Round [--]. Guernsey #29 ๐ดโซ ๐ Billy Griffith (1912) Tom Reynolds (1942) David Grenvold (1993) Gary Moorcroft (2000) ๐งฌ Reynolds link: Joel (grandson of Dick) wore #29 along with his great uncle Tom (109 games [---] goals). #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2021684121962213851) 2026-02-11T20:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "28 Days until Round [--] - Guernsey #28 ๐ดโซ ๐ Premierships Jack Garden (1923-24) Sid Silk (1942) Alec Epis (1962-65) Paul Weston (1984-85) ๐ฆ Alec Epis The Kookaburra [---] games 8th most in #28 (VFL/AFL) ๐ Current: Xavier Duursma #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2022027979250110561) 2026-02-12T19:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Selection Special ๐ดโซ Robert Shaw joins us as Chairman of Selectors as we have our first crack at picking Essendons Round [--] side vs Hawthorn. Matchups. Structure. Balance. Pace up forward. Plus CEO news & more. ๐ง Out now #GoDons #DonTheStat https://pod.fo/e/38e55f https://pod.fo/e/38e55f" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2022058067714879994) 2026-02-12T21:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@grandoldgame Both players finished their careers at [--]. Floody debuted as a [--] year old. Weston was [--] days short of his 26th birthday when he debuted" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2022063839546945854) 2026-02-12T21:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@grandoldgame This might be my favourite David Flood story. https://x.com/jonathanjwalsh/status/1628185917604401152s=46 @DanEddyBooks35 @efcppoa @essendonfc His debut game in [----] & when the Nhill boys partnered together (Flood & Wallis) to hold Plugger goalless for the only time in [----]. Plugger had kicked [--] [--] [--] & [--] leading into the game. Finished the season on [---]. https://t.co/QuCJ4hsmNh https://x.com/jonathanjwalsh/status/1628185917604401152s=46 @DanEddyBooks35 @efcppoa @essendonfc His debut game in [----] & when the Nhill boys partnered together (Flood & Wallis) to hold Plugger goalless" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2022066604889272527) 2026-02-12T21:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Its [--] Days until Round [--] & we're onto Guernsey #37 ๐ดโซ A number that found its home. ๐ #37 ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Milestone players: Ian Marsh (68 games) Kyle Reimers (60) Nic Martin (83) #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2018767536981205426) 2026-02-03T19:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Countdown to Round [--]. [--] Days = Guernsey Number [--] ๐ดโซ From Percy Watson in [----] to Angus Clarke in [----]. Neale Daniher in between. ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Milestones: Paul Doran (82) Denis Scanlon (66) ๐ Thaw (1949) Doran (1962) Bradbury (1984) #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2019146077610635753) 2026-02-04T20:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "35 Days until Essendon meets the Hawks in Round [--] & were onto Guernsey #35 ๐ดโซ ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Premierships: Percy Bushby (1942 1946) ๐ Milestone players: Percy Bushby (142 games) Matt Guelfi (121) ๐ด Current: Matt Guelfi #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2019500681825296876) 2026-02-05T19:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "33 Days to go = Guernsey #33 ๐ดโซ ๐ Hardy (1923) Allanson (1950) Hawker (1984 1985) Caracella (2000) ๐ Hawker (200 games) McPhee (142) Caracella (126) Wilson (112) Huss has his chance to write his own history in [----]. #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2020228443716407668) 2026-02-07T20:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Day [--] - Guernsey #32 ๐ดโซ A heavyweight in Essendon history. ๐ #32 ๐ Equid (1946) Davis (1962-65) Watson (1984-85 1993) Blumfield (2000) ๐ Watson [---] Davis [---] Webster [---] Blumfield [---] Colyer [--] Mann [--] #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2020588608642806189) 2026-02-08T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "31 days to Round [--] - Guernsey #31 ๐ดโซ ๐ Bob McClure (1946 1949-50) Hugh Mitchell (1962 1965) Dustin Fletcher (1993 2000) ๐ Dustin Fletcher - [---] games Hugh Mitchell - [---] Max Crow - [---] A number defined by greatness. #DonTheStat #GoDons" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2020978133525254483) 2026-02-09T21:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ivor McIvor. Essendon Cap #553 1940: [--] games in #30 1941-1943: Served in the Middle East and New Guinea during WWII 1944: [--] games in #33 1946: [--] games in #31 #GoDons @JonathanJWalsh Third time Ive noticed the creatively named Ivor McIvor. How many numbers did he have @JonathanJWalsh Third time Ive noticed the creatively named Ivor McIvor. How many numbers did he have" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2021375647973822548) 2026-02-11T00:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@EmlynBreese I get people having a go at Mitchell for the examples he uses. What I think is misplaced is the people dismissing AI as having a role in football/sport altogether. And there is plenty of that happening it seems" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2021386085016928551) 2026-02-11T00:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@BruceHursty I dont know what vibes are worth in terms of wins and losses but the group seem to be well connected driven and united. They appear to really be enjoying their time at the club their time together. Lets hope it counts for something. I guess its a good start" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2021397053436555510) 2026-02-11T01:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@BigBomber Yep youre right. His profile on the Essendon Past Players & Officials website has him retiring to Torquay. https://essendonfcpastplayers.com.au/past-player-profiles/listing/mcivor-ivor/ https://essendonfcpastplayers.com.au/past-player-profiles/listing/mcivor-ivor/" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2021522311699173454) 2026-02-11T09:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Darcy Parish sat down with us to discuss fatherhood his body the Baltimore trip his role in [----] and why Dons fans should be excited. ๐ Out now wherever you get your podcasts. #DonTheStat #GoDons https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/don-the-stat/id1620759151i=1000747910387 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/don-the-stat/id1620759151i=1000747910387" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2018771617451831306) 2026-02-03T19:40Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements "Xavier Duursma on his new role leadership aspirations and the influence of Dean Solomon heading into [----]. ๐ Our chat with X out now wherever you get your podcasts. #GoDons #DonTheStat https://pod.fo/e/38c0f5 https://pod.fo/e/38c0f5" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2020980338374443483) 2026-02-09T21:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "As pointed out by @Crooksy18 - When did Fiorini become Keith Greig was comfortably quote of the night. Shawry at his best Selection Special ๐ดโซ Robert Shaw joins us as Chairman of Selectors as we have our first crack at picking Essendons Round [--] side vs Hawthorn. Matchups. Structure. Balance. Pace up forward. Plus CEO news & more. ๐ง Out now #GoDons #DonTheStat https://t.co/Apo6HDMZXU Selection Special ๐ดโซ Robert Shaw joins us as Chairman of Selectors as we have our first crack at picking Essendons Round [--] side vs Hawthorn. Matchups. Structure. Balance. Pace up forward. Plus CEO news & more." [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/2022110983989473305) 2026-02-13T00:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@StephanieAfrica @Imknowwhere I dont think people will. Hes a workhorse. Hes not ever going to be pretty to watch. His good stuff (like his handball to release Martin when he goaled in the last) goes largely unnoticed. He wont change any minds. But he makes us a better team" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1931711640317358240) 2025-06-08T13:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@grandoldgame @Knight_Ryders @Robert_Tinney I had those two along with Wright & Setterfield (and Martin) in my top 5" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1931848277768683942) 2025-06-08T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@JamesLowrie24 Merrett went forward more than he went back because he was trying to take his tag away. He has done that prior to Parish coming back. And Setterfield chewed up more midfield time than normal because he was running with Cripps" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1931935739719409891) 2025-06-09T04:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "May & Gawn ๐ #AFLDeesPies" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1931984647065604389) 2025-06-09T08:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@jayco_13 Hahha. Can only hope" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1931988396031013021) 2025-06-09T08:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@CharlieDons Im gonna go ahead and bookmark this ๐" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1932028055213793295) 2025-06-09T10:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@jayco_13 @CharlieDons Perfectly placed" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1932031897334681946) 2025-06-09T11:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@CharlieDons New deal for Jaxon Prior coming Or working on the Archer Reid to the Dons deal" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1932675300913229882) 2025-06-11T05:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Congrats to Archie and Lachie. Debutants [--] & [--] for [----]. [----] was the last time Essendon had [--] debutants in a season. Mark Eustice Greg Flanegan Michael Davis Stephen Carey Justin Madden Barry Besenko Peter Light David Burke Grant Fowler and Jim McAllester. #GoDons Im sure Zak Johnson wont be our last debutant of [----] so I went down a rabbit hole. Most players to make their VFL/AFL Debut for Essendon in a single season. [--] - [----] [--] - [----] [--] - [----] [--] - [----] [--] - [----] [----] [----] [----] [--] - [----] [--] - [----] [----] [----] ๐งต #GoDons Im sure Zak Johnson wont be our last debutant of [----] so I went" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1933243835750265024) 2025-06-12T19:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@sprint_quick @DCampagna13 @Kyptastic1 Its what I meant. Ollie Dempsey got to play [--] VFL games before he became an AFL mainstay surrounded by experienced veterans in a well oiled machine. They had a [---] game Premiership player as emergency. We had two guys playing that had been at the club [--] weeks" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1934115980432572816) 2025-06-15T05:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Sean_l_90 @GrainOfSport @CraiG_Mc @Bombers_Boss @JChall22 @FOXFOOTY I dont think well get first round compo for Draper. Maybe end of first round. Probably get a second round for Bryan. Dont think the gap will be too far apart. But its a toss of the coin for me. Liked seeing May doing a little bit of ruckwork around the ground on Thursday" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936001900836798949) 2025-06-20T10:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@JakeELee25 @Tball_24 @ScooterMcNeice Parish is a better midfielder than Durham. And he can play in other roles. He did on Thursday night. Duursma missing wont impact midfield mix. Redman back means Clarke goes to the wing. Parish gets mid minutes because hes a good mid" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936045214063554863) 2025-06-20T12:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@SilverTopHurls @SpallieraL @Tball_24 @JakeELee25 @ScooterMcNeice [--] Marks Inside [--] from [--] Inside 50s is a pretty remarkable conversion" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936061702275002565) 2025-06-20T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@mrmikeyL @ScooterMcNeice @DwaynesWorldSEN Of course they mean something. And Archie aint getting many easy pressure free looks at the footy. I dont know if hes the best of the pack but his possessions absolutely mean something" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936132134999408642) 2025-06-20T18:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@OhAeroHD Hes an impact player. The best teams have them. Can he be that for us when we become a good team and allow his natural attributes to shine Thats the list management question our club has to answer. Because theyre not easy to find" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936183139321409708) 2025-06-20T22:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@PatrickRyen The article doesnt quote anyone. No inference from player club manager or otherwise that suggests hes going to request a trade" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936192284149813702) 2025-06-20T22:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@jayco_13 @OhAeroHD He had some poor moments on Thursday night. I wont ignore that. But I dont think were using him to extract the best out of him. And I dont think were at a level that extracts it either" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936192961395536265) 2025-06-20T22:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@jayco_13 @OhAeroHD Its not. Its horrible" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936195082488586507) 2025-06-20T22:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@user3782992 @ScooterMcNeice Yeah I do. He had a nightmarish first fortnight. And I think its tainted how hes perceived for a lot of people. Tough gig for us down back this year given the injury carnage but I think hes improved as the season has gone on and Id be giving him another year" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936423404024062378) 2025-06-21T13:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@user3782992 @ScooterMcNeice Ive said it elsewhere - its genuinely making me think what we do with Jordan Ridley. McKay replaces Laverde. Reid looks like he could be a superstar. Are we better served having a more agile back six Prior is showing he can play taller. Its an interesting one" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936427795334529327) 2025-06-21T14:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@JeffWhite34 Thoughts on the Ibis ruck craft there Jeepers" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936538426267828297) 2025-06-21T21:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@cenchfooty I dont think we should give it any thought. Jay clearly hasnt" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936745891400237131) 2025-06-22T11:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I feel like I remember seeing a lot of fans on Socials wanting to see Zach Merrett at HB in prior years. Until it actually happened. Its alright to change your mind I guess but given our situation its exactly what this season should be about. Experiment learn develop" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1936843065056018663) 2025-06-22T17:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@sprint_quick Zach proved he could break a tag a couple of years ago. Thats not what its about. And the midfield hasnt been at full strength since Draper went down" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1937025163272556913) 2025-06-23T05:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@FactsNOpinions0 I hope Nic Martin never plays on the wing again" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1937026681270939743) 2025-06-23T05:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@FactsNOpinions0 Hes ability to kick the ball Inside [--] is wasted at half back It wasnt. Nic will end up in the midfield. But he has a bigger impact at HB than the wing. The sheer nature of the respective roles dictate it" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1937036313108316564) 2025-06-23T06:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@deanoo22 In all likelihood we have another [--] months to find out" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1937042913181229400) 2025-06-23T06:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@sprint_quick Our midfield isnt up to beating the best midfields. With or without Zach. But a bigger problem post Draper injury. At Stoppage [---] v Pies [---] v WB [---] v Freo All post Draper injury. Won Stoppage [--] of [--] games with. Although we were +6 v Geelong. Got smashed in the Centre" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1937085653855936974) 2025-06-23T09:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@sprint_quick I dont think its all about Draper mind you. And Bryan was also doing a lot of the ruck work. But I do think thats had an impact" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1937085798152601678) 2025-06-23T09:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@ScooterMcNeice If the compo is end of R1 which I think is more likely is it going to be far apart from what we might get in a trade for Nick Bryan and does that then change our thinking We wont know what the compo is before we make a call on our final offer to Sam but well have an idea" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1937232488343965911) 2025-06-23T19:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@ScooterMcNeice @justaflanker11 Yeah whilst it would be great to have another Walsh at the Dons I dont think hes the type we need" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1937425526995763315) 2025-06-24T08:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@BuckWild1072815 @FootyonNine @CalTwomey Im here. And my answer was that Essendon pays the same amount to its players as every other club regardless of how much the offer is to Sam Draper. AFL rules enforce it. You seemingly still havent been able to get your head around that. And this is a football decision" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1937602703045120026) 2025-06-24T20:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@darcyio_ @SilverTopHurls @ScooterMcNeice If he was jaded someone doesnt need to offer him $1 more to leave. Hed leave for less. Well get Band [--] if club/s value him highly enough to trigger it. If they dont he wont. Us overpaying him wont have changed that" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1937759475781582910) 2025-06-25T06:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@darcyio_ @SilverTopHurls @ScooterMcNeice We have to pay our Salary Cap. The AFL enforces that. To pay others less would have meant paying Sam more to make up the difference. I get it" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1937770439318864347) 2025-06-25T07:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@michaeljbeamish @AFL @CalTwomey Hell be [--] by seasons end. If they get TDK he probably looks for a new home but I dont see it being us" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1938228988532642101) 2025-06-26T13:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@BenDon05 @SilverTopHurls @Jrod_Dons @AFLNow Im pondering. And it might not be their fault either. Theyre a product of an environment that hadnt been good enough in all areas for a long time" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1938835314543599762) 2025-06-28T05:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@ooi_eujin @grandoldgame And I can use Watson because he did exactly the same thing and played through a time where the club was equally as disfunctional a the one Parish Redman & Langford walked into. Their careers overlapped" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1939166579809452329) 2025-06-29T03:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@aliciaisabelx I feel like this story circulates with every high draft pick that isnt playing regular footy in their first couple of seasons. Pressure and expectations on your players these days is out of control. Feels like lazy story telling" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1939516848695128568) 2025-06-30T02:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@RalphyHeraldSun Deleting in 32" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1939526140898738573) 2025-06-30T03:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@SlamBomber @Kyptastic1 This is a great idea. Might let the season play out first I think theres still some unanswered questions the remaining games might help answer. But Id love to get stuck into this early in the offseason" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1940232664512098791) 2025-07-02T02:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@jlandsme_93 No. He wasnt ready two weeks ago. Hes still not ready now. And that was only made clearer by how well he was beaten. He played out of necessity. That necessity is now removed. Experienced players not part of the long term future play senior footy all the time because they" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941010875634405706) 2025-07-04T05:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@AFLMoz @RalphyHeraldSun If two other clubs are offering more how is it overs" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941047598506463588) 2025-07-04T08:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@user3782992 Yeah. Caught me by surprise. Theres another game at Marvel tonight" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941233595361919127) 2025-07-04T20:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@rohan_connolly @BomberMick It would be. If we trade Ridley and Hayes. Reid just signed a [--] year deal. McKay has [--] to go. Theyre not going anywhere. As I said unless we plan on trading guys out then I doubt well be going after him. Having [--] KDs on your list that are ready to go now is an imbalance" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941235235812933997) 2025-07-04T20:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@APH1991 @rohan_connolly @FootyLock6 There was nothing deluded about my comment. My comment on Laverde and Blakiston was in the context of Aleer as a back up. And in the context of the reported salary the Saints are offering and youd expect we would have to too. And thats too much to pay for a back up" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941236842508190195) 2025-07-04T20:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@APH1991 @rohan_connolly @FootyLock6 Trade Ridley. Trade Hayes. Then go after Aleer. Great. Thats a bold and aggressive move. Delisting Laverde and Blakiston and adding another KD with injury history to the stockpile thats stupid" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941237184465666183) 2025-07-04T20:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Lucasdonsman For all the lament in not taking Phillipou this is the guy we should have taken" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941346277016633669) 2025-07-05T03:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@MichaelDeckker @JakeDav08180745 Being hard at it isnt Perkins thing. Thats not to defend what he did or didnt do. But Hobbs thing was meant to be his hardness and toughness at the contest. Take that away and whats left" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941390430136041748) 2025-07-05T06:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@georgrampling Well be playing with [--] players next week if Dons Twitter had its ways" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941392499475611864) 2025-07-05T07:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Crobbo309 @rohan_connolly @BomberMick Of course Id prefer him on the list than Laverde. But Laverde is 5th choice and isnt getting 3m over [--] years and we dont have to give up a first round pick (and more) to keep him. Aleer had injury issues too. Not guarantee keeping him fit" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941400103744569576) 2025-07-05T07:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@Shayno63 @Baron_Mathers You said our field kicking. Not midfielder kicking. And Clarke played the same position as Duursma (who you mentioned)" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941468793815040251) 2025-07-05T12:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@Twittter_Suks @JakeDav08180745 He played wing/forward yesterday. Getting defenders back wont impact him playing or not unless we decide to find a different role for Roberts and Johnson but I dont think theyre losing their spots down back" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941670866766659924) 2025-07-06T01:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@funnyhowitseems @Twittter_Suks @JamesLowrie24 @HockeyJade @essendonfc Have you watched them lead at the footy Mock all you like but Kings reach on the lead is a very different prospect to McMahon. Part of the reason Ben King is second in the Coleman and McMahon is playing VFL" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1941700307307909346) 2025-07-06T03:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@JakeDav08180745 @ScooterMcNeice I dont think hes a liability. I just think hes been forced to play out of his size division out of necessity. And I think a couple of the frees King got were incredibly stiff. But Ridley is back now and I dont think Lav is needed" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942098330538140001) 2025-07-07T05:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Tball_24 @MitchhMac17 Yep. He looks inside first. So he spots Lual before he spots Blakiston. Ridleys run is also important. If Lual isnt marked we have the next player to the contest first" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942120138314227920) 2025-07-07T07:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@CamTaylor2293 I think you need to dig a bit deeper than the stats sheet on that one. It can be ignored. His opponent was from the Suns academy he isnt AFL age. And about 197cm. If you want these kids to taste a win dont sacrifice a [--] year old ruckman against a [--] time Premiership player" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942133998110822639) 2025-07-07T08:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@ShaneMa60460831 @Tball_24 Ridley getting to the ball drop (not needed) and then Durham (and then Kako and then Ridley again) at the next kick are also keys to this. It doesnt always have to be perfect (Johnsons was Ridley wasnt) if you get a contest and outnumber" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942151894224560128) 2025-07-07T09:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@essendonfc Whos the new guy in the beanie" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942176610041704620) 2025-07-07T10:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@JakeDav08180745 @SilverTopHurls @CharlieDons @cleary_mitch Ive got no idea if it is or it isnt. If its partly responsible or solely responsible. Or if its not at all. But all our players train on it. All four of our teams" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942179405276803176) 2025-07-07T11:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@JamesLowrie24 @PatrickRyen @cleary_mitch Anyone else not find this wording in the article at least a little strange" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942478483348939233) 2025-07-08T06:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Tball_24 @BomberRicko Say no more. https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/DonTheStat-VednesdayVallpaper-Moorcroft-by-donthestat/140224426.CW2C9 https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/DonTheStat-VednesdayVallpaper-Moorcroft-by-donthestat/140224426.CW2C9" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942483630896603587) 2025-07-08T07:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@robbadoos @AFL @Telstra Does he I guess at [--] not only is he too old for a Rising Star nomination but hes mature enough to have hobbies outside of football" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942496781407039786) 2025-07-08T08:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@robbadoos @AFL @Telstra On what rating system Hes not in the Top [---] of AFL Player Ratings" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942497708914463046) 2025-07-08T08:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@PatrickRyen @MaxJames81396 @E_Essendonyt I have. Nothing like a tennis court mate. I really dont know what to compare it to" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942504841244467470) 2025-07-08T08:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@PatrickRyen @CalTwomey @FootyonNine @FootyClassified I found Rory Sloanes comment more poignant" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942695218547155373) 2025-07-08T21:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@jayco_13 @Shayno63 @CraiG_Mc We can contract him for next season and beyond. We have first rights. Only May of the [--] MSD recruits has a contract for [----]. But keep in mind we have [--] extras on the list at the moment and we have to have at least [--] picks in the draft. So there will need to be [--] outgoings" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942755484995600804) 2025-07-09T01:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@jayco_13 @Shayno63 @CraiG_Mc Also - that list is missing Blakiston as a ruckman" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942755701690130707) 2025-07-09T01:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@SilentGhost263 I cant see North wanting him. I cant see him wanting North. Nor West Coast either. I can see him leaving" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942773892936085656) 2025-07-09T02:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@Sean_l_90 @SilentGhost263 Draper and Nick Bryan share a management group. Reckon that makes this situation a lot easier. Id imagine if Sam goes Nick and his manage know hes the number one banana and he commits. If Sam stays I reckon they find a new home for Nick" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942805232955842942) 2025-07-09T04:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@happyharrygrant @Splendiferoo90 Thats not true. He had two offers of bigger cash and one of those was of the same tenure" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1942916953716424802) 2025-07-09T12:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Out of curiosity - Whats your best guess at how many goals have resulted directly from an Andy McGrath turnover in [----] Weve crunched the data and have the answer. Will reveal on #DonTheStat tonight. @Blocka_2 @JonathanJWalsh @cbelly87 @CraiG_Mc I honestly think its less than people expect. I am unashamedly a McGrath defender. He in not a star but a good player I watch him particularly and its not many than can be attributed to his errors. TOs arent just errors but could be a contest that gets turned over @Blocka_2 @JonathanJWalsh @cbelly87 @CraiG_Mc I honestly think its less than people" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1943156066960969958) 2025-07-10T03:51Z [----] followers, 18.5K engagements "@JamesLowrie24 @ooi_eujin @Blocka_2 @cbelly87 @CraiG_Mc Kept prime Eddie Betts goalless 2-3 times didnt he" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1943190505799717060) 2025-07-10T06:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Expected to show interest Thats where we are at folks. One of Victoria's biggest clubs are expected to show interest in West Coast premiership hero Liam Ryan despite not falling out of contract this season reports @Ben_Cotton15 ๐ฆ IN AND UNDER https://t.co/cPjN5q4GkS https://t.co/XVawiRgghS One of Victoria's biggest clubs are expected to show interest in West Coast premiership hero Liam Ryan despite not falling out of contract this season reports @Ben_Cotton15 ๐ฆ IN AND UNDER https://t.co/cPjN5q4GkS https://t.co/XVawiRgghS" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1943205872651637212) 2025-07-10T07:09Z [----] followers, 14.2K engagements "@Twittter_Suks @adam_pianto @ScooterMcNeice Yeah Im really not sure. Either Johnson gets moved to HF. Or one of Clarke Johnson or even Roberts is sub and we shuffle the decks. Could we manage Ridleys loads a bit But someone from the Back [--] last week has to be sub or moved up the ground" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1943286024018530657) 2025-07-10T12:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@sprint_quick @JamesLowrie24 I didnt look at Turnover Zones at an individual and I dont have Team data handy. I do have Intercept locations thought. Turnover and Intercept isnt always [--] for [--] because turnovers can happen without an Intercept. IE - Kick on the full free kick against But" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1943455396741681498) 2025-07-10T23:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@ooi_eujin @sprint_quick @JamesLowrie24 @Blocka_2 @cbelly87 @CraiG_Mc He was drafted as running defender that can play midfield. It was a poor draft. Tim English (19) is the only player in the Top [--] thats been All-Australian. Ridley the only Best & Fairest winner. Thats not Andys fault" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1943468760045883439) 2025-07-11T00:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@Hynaman Andy is just ahead of Nic" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1943554370878202035) 2025-07-11T06:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@grandoldgame @ooi_eujin @JamesLowrie24 @Blocka_2 @cbelly87 @CraiG_Mc Tim English is the only All-Australian in the Top [--] of that draft and he went Pick [--]. Jordan Ridley is the only Best & Fairest winner in the Top 35" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1943558227397885970) 2025-07-11T06:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@ooi_eujin @grandoldgame @JamesLowrie24 @Blocka_2 @cbelly87 @CraiG_Mc Im sure if Weitering or Walsh were in the [----] Draft we would have taken them. They werent. Melbourne passed on Dusty twice. Theres much worse outcomes than getting Andy McGrath at Pick [--] and Hugh McCluggage being the one that got away. McCartin [--]. Petracca 2" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1943569665139315058) 2025-07-11T07:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@CraiG_Mc Yeah but how many turnovers have they had. Sorry. Force of habit" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1943604859153830216) 2025-07-11T09:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@AdamAnt_46 @bryce_parker26 The darkest day in Australian sport. The player bans. Most of the [----] bubble year. When we sacked Merrett from the leadership group. The game against the Dogs when they kicked a million goals in a row" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944018428874174905) 2025-07-12T12:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@TajW921 @bryce_parker26 I reckon weve had two worse ones this year. And I wouldnt put them in my top twenty. I am a bit older than you though" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944018708294189494) 2025-07-12T12:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@marc014 @bryce_parker26 We were playing for a spot in the finals and our leaders waved the white flag. Tonight we had a bunch of kids who couldnt get into the game" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944019186042515514) 2025-07-12T13:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@thebendingone @bryce_parker26 Start of next year is going to be pretty brutal given were going to start the year without a few already. Hopefully we get better news than expected on Nic Martin" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944020128347435364) 2025-07-12T13:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@jacksonbrigga @timryuken Yeah I get that mate. And I dont begrudge anyone for feeling that way. I dont think either set of fans can make sense of game plan based on tonight. Both were bad. Young forward lines at either end. Not a lot of fluid ball movement for either side" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944021473158738269) 2025-07-12T13:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@TajW921 @bryce_parker26 I think Johnson was sub to manage his minutes. Didnt have much of a preseason. Short break to Thursday. Were going to have to play Shiel next week if Setterfield isnt fit" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944024176194728033) 2025-07-12T13:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@bryce_parker26 @TajW921 I said at the start of the year before the injuries that our best would get better this year and our worst would be worse. Because that was where our list was at. And it would happen in games not just week for week. And I honestly think thats how its played out" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944025114921906251) 2025-07-12T13:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@bryce_parker26 @TajW921 But with experience the connection builds and the gap closes. Its all we can do. But at least were no longer clawing away to maybe sneak into the [--]. Were investing in recruiting young talent and then developing them" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944025388222755143) 2025-07-12T13:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@OhAeroHD Feel a bit the same. Draper going down removed expectations. I was content just watching the kids take over. Nics injury has floored me" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944033260268576975) 2025-07-12T13:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@jayco_13 @SilentGhost263 If Vigo played instead of Goldy Average Games would come down by [-----] and Age by about [---] months" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944046824924581933) 2025-07-12T14:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@RayeCharles @WatsonsTroops13 @teeejaay333 @PatrickRyen @tazweare @jjpage44 @CraiG_Mc @Robert_Tinney @CharlieDons @JamesLowrie24 @crazythainame Im a grown man. And weve met before. But thank you" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944047224209698956) 2025-07-12T14:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@JakeDav08180745 @AdamAnt_46 @SilverTopHurls @OhAeroHD There does seem to be a bit of a history of the happier fans are with selection the worse we go ๐" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944174439035547716) 2025-07-12T23:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@sashington98 @jacksonbrigga @timryuken I dont think you understand the definition of irony. Because youre arguing with me when we are largely in agreement. Its amusing. And thanks for taking [--] minutes to check out my feed. Appreciate it" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944176725136748703) 2025-07-12T23:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@JamesLowrie24 @OhAeroHD Dry July cant end soon enough. A [---] hour walk in nature with the dog this morning and I feel fine. Sad for Nic and family but otherwise fine" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944207021630534143) 2025-07-13T01:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@ooi_eujin @SilverTopHurls @OhAeroHD Nope. Thats the system" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944217768175579287) 2025-07-13T02:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Timeline cleanse. Lenny (right) and his best mate" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944231422556090755) 2025-07-13T03:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Late change. Hobbs in the yellows. Far out. Would be an interesting match up. ๐ https://t.co/v2J8uNJJd6 Would be an interesting match up. ๐ https://t.co/v2J8uNJJd6" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944267447886131449) 2025-07-13T05:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@mickpage069 @PaulDonGipps Not to mention two of the NM staffers that have joined post Brad Scott have come from theirs and joined our AFLW program. The reigning Premiers. And a third only joined because our VFL coach died in January" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/1944286921985077494) 2025-07-13T06:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Dyson Heppell chance to win the @Essendon_FC Best & Fairest with Watson missing games Has a 1st year player won one before #Essendon #afl" [X Link](https://x.com/JonathanJWalsh/status/87346440258592769) 2011-07-03T02:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
@JonathanJWalsh Jonathan WalshJonathan Walsh posts on X about guernsey, zach, ceo, football club the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.
Social category influence countries 13.77% finance 1.45% cryptocurrencies 1.45% social networks 0.72% technology brands 0.72% travel destinations 0.72%
Social topic influence guernsey #6, zach 2.9%, ceo #1352, football club 1.45%, good start 1.45%, ai 1.45%, history 1.45%, the dons 1.45%, jordan 1.45%, hb 1.45%
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @scootermcneice @jameslowrie24 @craigmc @grandoldgame @emlynbreese @jayco13 @silvertophurls @ohaerohd @jakedav08180745 @bryceparker26 @sprintquick @ooieujin @essendonfc @kyptastic1 @charliedons @tball24 @patrickryen @blocka2 @cbelly87 @caltwomey
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"34 days until Round [--] & Guernsey #34 ๐ดโซ A jumper that connects generations. ๐ #34 ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Premierships: Brian Sampson (1962-65) ๐จ๐ฆ Neagle link: Merv & Jay both started here ๐ Milestone players: Brian Sampson (100 games) #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"45 days until Essendon is back playing footy & were onto Guernsey #45 ๐ดโซ A jumper thats grown into its own. ๐ #45 ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ฎ [---] senior games Most games: Conor McKenna (79) ๐ Worn early by Premiership stars ๐ด Current: Tom Edwards #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-01-26T20:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"99.94 You cannot write a random number and expect people to understand You cannot write a random number and expect people to understand"
X Link 2026-01-27T07:15Z [----] followers, 633.7K engagements
"43 Days to Round [--] brings us to Guernsey #43 at Essendon. ๐ดโซ One of my personal favourites. ๐ #43 ๐ Premiership: Kevin Egan (1965) ๐ Milestone players: Rioli & Walla (100+) ๐ฅ Cult Heroes. #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-01-28T20:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"42 days until @essendonfc take on the Hawks. Heres Guernsey #42 ๐ดโซ A jumper for workhorses. ๐ #42 ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Most Games: Nathan Lovett-Murray (145) Russell Muir (67) Adam Saad (61) ๐ด Current: Jayden Nguyen #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-01-29T20:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Day [--] & Guernsey #41 ๐ดโซ A jumper of beginnings. ๐ #41 ๐ฅ [--] players Andrew Welsh started here ๐ Kevin Walsh [--] game in #41 later a dual Premiership player ๐ด Current wearer: Saad El-Hawli #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-01-30T22:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"40 Days until Round [--] & we take a look at Guernsey #40 ๐ดโซ From fringe to fixture. ๐ #40 ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Milestone players: Ben Howlett (124 games) Will Snelling (64 games) ๐ด Current wearer: Zak Johnson A modern Essendon workhorse number. #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-01-31T21:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Day [--] Days until Round [--] & we're onto Guernsey #39 ๐ดโซ ๐ #39 ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Milestone players: Heath Hocking (126 games) Damien Hardwick (65) Pat Wellington (56) ๐ Premiership links via later numbers #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-02-01T20:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"38 Days to Round [--] brings us to Guernsey #38 ๐ดโซ ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Milestones: Sean Denham (142 games) Peter Bennett (67) Mark Harvey (60) ๐ Flags: Harvey (1984-85) Denham (1993) ๐ด Current: Rhys Unwin Where long careers began. #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@bill_wints @JontyRalphsmith The difference in wanting to tell a story and creating one"
X Link 2026-02-04T05:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@stoodge101 Thank you. Pleased to hear โบ Great question. Nic Martin probably already is. The lower numbers have a lot of stiff competition. Zach Merrett competing with Bill Hutchison for example"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@CalTwomey @MichaelWhiting Curious if all the players at Brisbane that are better than Oscar Allen are getting paid more than Oscar Allen"
X Link 2026-02-05T04:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@pebblemonkeyz He doesnt have the penetration Zorko has. His best ability is short kicking at angles. That worked for Caleb Daniel (who is a much better comparison for Zach in that role) for a while but he was ultimately found out. His skill set lends him to the forward half"
X Link 2026-02-06T05:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@littlej5 I missed David Hille ๐ญ"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"This is a bit of a surprise. Ive only met Tim a few times but i will say hes an exceptional person. And exceptional people person. The week after he moved into the VP role he was down with the cheer squad flipping snags at any AFLW game to help them with their fundraising. The Essendon Football Club is pleased to announce that Tim Roberts has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. https://t.co/UlCzKPY6p1 The Essendon Football Club is pleased to announce that Tim Roberts has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. https://t.co/UlCzKPY6p1"
X Link 2026-02-10T01:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Llama_Bin_Wild @Kyptastic1 When youve got strong loyal committed and quality people it puts you in a position to promote from within. I think this demonstrates a lot about what Andrew Welsh (and Dave Barham before him) values"
X Link 2026-02-10T01:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@jackt1808 In my encounters with Tim its beyond being a nice person. Theres an intangible to working at a football club and thats putting the success of the club ahead of personal interest. Being prepared to do things others might not. In my experience Tim has that"
X Link 2026-02-10T02:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@jackt1808 Whether or not that makes him a successful CEO of our football club Ive got no idea. And Im not really qualified to answer that. But I think its a good start"
X Link 2026-02-10T02:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@VinceTaskunas Thanks Vince. Xavier made it easy on me very approachable young man. Youre right though hes definitely a thinking footballer"
X Link 2026-02-10T05:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Not sure why this is copping heat (well maybe I am). I work in Tech. I use AI daily for the simple through to the complex. I did work in Footy. I see the applications for AI everywhere. Not sure I agree with his point about our game being a way away from data modelling though. Sam Mitchell on how Hawthorn is using AI in 2026: https://t.co/Z08rHPu1fp Sam Mitchell on how Hawthorn is using AI in 2026: https://t.co/Z08rHPu1fp"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:31Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements
"29 Days until Round [--]. Guernsey #29 ๐ดโซ ๐ Billy Griffith (1912) Tom Reynolds (1942) David Grenvold (1993) Gary Moorcroft (2000) ๐งฌ Reynolds link: Joel (grandson of Dick) wore #29 along with his great uncle Tom (109 games [---] goals). #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"28 Days until Round [--] - Guernsey #28 ๐ดโซ ๐ Premierships Jack Garden (1923-24) Sid Silk (1942) Alec Epis (1962-65) Paul Weston (1984-85) ๐ฆ Alec Epis The Kookaburra [---] games 8th most in #28 (VFL/AFL) ๐ Current: Xavier Duursma #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-02-12T19:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Selection Special ๐ดโซ Robert Shaw joins us as Chairman of Selectors as we have our first crack at picking Essendons Round [--] side vs Hawthorn. Matchups. Structure. Balance. Pace up forward. Plus CEO news & more. ๐ง Out now #GoDons #DonTheStat https://pod.fo/e/38e55f https://pod.fo/e/38e55f"
X Link 2026-02-12T21:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@grandoldgame Both players finished their careers at [--]. Floody debuted as a [--] year old. Weston was [--] days short of his 26th birthday when he debuted"
X Link 2026-02-12T21:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@grandoldgame This might be my favourite David Flood story. https://x.com/jonathanjwalsh/status/1628185917604401152s=46 @DanEddyBooks35 @efcppoa @essendonfc His debut game in [----] & when the Nhill boys partnered together (Flood & Wallis) to hold Plugger goalless for the only time in [----]. Plugger had kicked [--] [--] [--] & [--] leading into the game. Finished the season on [---]. https://t.co/QuCJ4hsmNh https://x.com/jonathanjwalsh/status/1628185917604401152s=46 @DanEddyBooks35 @efcppoa @essendonfc His debut game in [----] & when the Nhill boys partnered together (Flood & Wallis) to hold Plugger goalless"
X Link 2026-02-12T21:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Its [--] Days until Round [--] & we're onto Guernsey #37 ๐ดโซ A number that found its home. ๐ #37 ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Milestone players: Ian Marsh (68 games) Kyle Reimers (60) Nic Martin (83) #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Countdown to Round [--]. [--] Days = Guernsey Number [--] ๐ดโซ From Percy Watson in [----] to Angus Clarke in [----]. Neale Daniher in between. ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Milestones: Paul Doran (82) Denis Scanlon (66) ๐ Thaw (1949) Doran (1962) Bradbury (1984) #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"35 Days until Essendon meets the Hawks in Round [--] & were onto Guernsey #35 ๐ดโซ ๐ฅ [--] players ๐ Premierships: Percy Bushby (1942 1946) ๐ Milestone players: Percy Bushby (142 games) Matt Guelfi (121) ๐ด Current: Matt Guelfi #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"33 Days to go = Guernsey #33 ๐ดโซ ๐ Hardy (1923) Allanson (1950) Hawker (1984 1985) Caracella (2000) ๐ Hawker (200 games) McPhee (142) Caracella (126) Wilson (112) Huss has his chance to write his own history in [----]. #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-02-07T20:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Day [--] - Guernsey #32 ๐ดโซ A heavyweight in Essendon history. ๐ #32 ๐ Equid (1946) Davis (1962-65) Watson (1984-85 1993) Blumfield (2000) ๐ Watson [---] Davis [---] Webster [---] Blumfield [---] Colyer [--] Mann [--] #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-02-08T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"31 days to Round [--] - Guernsey #31 ๐ดโซ ๐ Bob McClure (1946 1949-50) Hugh Mitchell (1962 1965) Dustin Fletcher (1993 2000) ๐ Dustin Fletcher - [---] games Hugh Mitchell - [---] Max Crow - [---] A number defined by greatness. #DonTheStat #GoDons"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ivor McIvor. Essendon Cap #553 1940: [--] games in #30 1941-1943: Served in the Middle East and New Guinea during WWII 1944: [--] games in #33 1946: [--] games in #31 #GoDons @JonathanJWalsh Third time Ive noticed the creatively named Ivor McIvor. How many numbers did he have @JonathanJWalsh Third time Ive noticed the creatively named Ivor McIvor. How many numbers did he have"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@EmlynBreese I get people having a go at Mitchell for the examples he uses. What I think is misplaced is the people dismissing AI as having a role in football/sport altogether. And there is plenty of that happening it seems"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@BruceHursty I dont know what vibes are worth in terms of wins and losses but the group seem to be well connected driven and united. They appear to really be enjoying their time at the club their time together. Lets hope it counts for something. I guess its a good start"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@BigBomber Yep youre right. His profile on the Essendon Past Players & Officials website has him retiring to Torquay. https://essendonfcpastplayers.com.au/past-player-profiles/listing/mcivor-ivor/ https://essendonfcpastplayers.com.au/past-player-profiles/listing/mcivor-ivor/"
X Link 2026-02-11T09:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Darcy Parish sat down with us to discuss fatherhood his body the Baltimore trip his role in [----] and why Dons fans should be excited. ๐ Out now wherever you get your podcasts. #DonTheStat #GoDons https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/don-the-stat/id1620759151i=1000747910387 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/don-the-stat/id1620759151i=1000747910387"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:40Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements
"Xavier Duursma on his new role leadership aspirations and the influence of Dean Solomon heading into [----]. ๐ Our chat with X out now wherever you get your podcasts. #GoDons #DonTheStat https://pod.fo/e/38c0f5 https://pod.fo/e/38c0f5"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"As pointed out by @Crooksy18 - When did Fiorini become Keith Greig was comfortably quote of the night. Shawry at his best Selection Special ๐ดโซ Robert Shaw joins us as Chairman of Selectors as we have our first crack at picking Essendons Round [--] side vs Hawthorn. Matchups. Structure. Balance. Pace up forward. Plus CEO news & more. ๐ง Out now #GoDons #DonTheStat https://t.co/Apo6HDMZXU Selection Special ๐ดโซ Robert Shaw joins us as Chairman of Selectors as we have our first crack at picking Essendons Round [--] side vs Hawthorn. Matchups. Structure. Balance. Pace up forward. Plus CEO news & more."
X Link 2026-02-13T00:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@StephanieAfrica @Imknowwhere I dont think people will. Hes a workhorse. Hes not ever going to be pretty to watch. His good stuff (like his handball to release Martin when he goaled in the last) goes largely unnoticed. He wont change any minds. But he makes us a better team"
X Link 2025-06-08T13:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@grandoldgame @Knight_Ryders @Robert_Tinney I had those two along with Wright & Setterfield (and Martin) in my top 5"
X Link 2025-06-08T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JamesLowrie24 Merrett went forward more than he went back because he was trying to take his tag away. He has done that prior to Parish coming back. And Setterfield chewed up more midfield time than normal because he was running with Cripps"
X Link 2025-06-09T04:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"May & Gawn ๐ #AFLDeesPies"
X Link 2025-06-09T08:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@jayco_13 Hahha. Can only hope"
X Link 2025-06-09T08:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@CharlieDons Im gonna go ahead and bookmark this ๐"
X Link 2025-06-09T10:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@jayco_13 @CharlieDons Perfectly placed"
X Link 2025-06-09T11:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@CharlieDons New deal for Jaxon Prior coming Or working on the Archer Reid to the Dons deal"
X Link 2025-06-11T05:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Congrats to Archie and Lachie. Debutants [--] & [--] for [----]. [----] was the last time Essendon had [--] debutants in a season. Mark Eustice Greg Flanegan Michael Davis Stephen Carey Justin Madden Barry Besenko Peter Light David Burke Grant Fowler and Jim McAllester. #GoDons Im sure Zak Johnson wont be our last debutant of [----] so I went down a rabbit hole. Most players to make their VFL/AFL Debut for Essendon in a single season. [--] - [----] [--] - [----] [--] - [----] [--] - [----] [--] - [----] [----] [----] [----] [--] - [----] [--] - [----] [----] [----] ๐งต #GoDons Im sure Zak Johnson wont be our last debutant of [----] so I went"
X Link 2025-06-12T19:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@sprint_quick @DCampagna13 @Kyptastic1 Its what I meant. Ollie Dempsey got to play [--] VFL games before he became an AFL mainstay surrounded by experienced veterans in a well oiled machine. They had a [---] game Premiership player as emergency. We had two guys playing that had been at the club [--] weeks"
X Link 2025-06-15T05:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Sean_l_90 @GrainOfSport @CraiG_Mc @Bombers_Boss @JChall22 @FOXFOOTY I dont think well get first round compo for Draper. Maybe end of first round. Probably get a second round for Bryan. Dont think the gap will be too far apart. But its a toss of the coin for me. Liked seeing May doing a little bit of ruckwork around the ground on Thursday"
X Link 2025-06-20T10:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JakeELee25 @Tball_24 @ScooterMcNeice Parish is a better midfielder than Durham. And he can play in other roles. He did on Thursday night. Duursma missing wont impact midfield mix. Redman back means Clarke goes to the wing. Parish gets mid minutes because hes a good mid"
X Link 2025-06-20T12:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@SilverTopHurls @SpallieraL @Tball_24 @JakeELee25 @ScooterMcNeice [--] Marks Inside [--] from [--] Inside 50s is a pretty remarkable conversion"
X Link 2025-06-20T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@mrmikeyL @ScooterMcNeice @DwaynesWorldSEN Of course they mean something. And Archie aint getting many easy pressure free looks at the footy. I dont know if hes the best of the pack but his possessions absolutely mean something"
X Link 2025-06-20T18:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@OhAeroHD Hes an impact player. The best teams have them. Can he be that for us when we become a good team and allow his natural attributes to shine Thats the list management question our club has to answer. Because theyre not easy to find"
X Link 2025-06-20T22:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@PatrickRyen The article doesnt quote anyone. No inference from player club manager or otherwise that suggests hes going to request a trade"
X Link 2025-06-20T22:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@jayco_13 @OhAeroHD He had some poor moments on Thursday night. I wont ignore that. But I dont think were using him to extract the best out of him. And I dont think were at a level that extracts it either"
X Link 2025-06-20T22:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@jayco_13 @OhAeroHD Its not. Its horrible"
X Link 2025-06-20T22:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@user3782992 @ScooterMcNeice Yeah I do. He had a nightmarish first fortnight. And I think its tainted how hes perceived for a lot of people. Tough gig for us down back this year given the injury carnage but I think hes improved as the season has gone on and Id be giving him another year"
X Link 2025-06-21T13:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@user3782992 @ScooterMcNeice Ive said it elsewhere - its genuinely making me think what we do with Jordan Ridley. McKay replaces Laverde. Reid looks like he could be a superstar. Are we better served having a more agile back six Prior is showing he can play taller. Its an interesting one"
X Link 2025-06-21T14:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@JeffWhite34 Thoughts on the Ibis ruck craft there Jeepers"
X Link 2025-06-21T21:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@cenchfooty I dont think we should give it any thought. Jay clearly hasnt"
X Link 2025-06-22T11:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I feel like I remember seeing a lot of fans on Socials wanting to see Zach Merrett at HB in prior years. Until it actually happened. Its alright to change your mind I guess but given our situation its exactly what this season should be about. Experiment learn develop"
X Link 2025-06-22T17:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@sprint_quick Zach proved he could break a tag a couple of years ago. Thats not what its about. And the midfield hasnt been at full strength since Draper went down"
X Link 2025-06-23T05:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@FactsNOpinions0 I hope Nic Martin never plays on the wing again"
X Link 2025-06-23T05:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@FactsNOpinions0 Hes ability to kick the ball Inside [--] is wasted at half back It wasnt. Nic will end up in the midfield. But he has a bigger impact at HB than the wing. The sheer nature of the respective roles dictate it"
X Link 2025-06-23T06:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@deanoo22 In all likelihood we have another [--] months to find out"
X Link 2025-06-23T06:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@sprint_quick Our midfield isnt up to beating the best midfields. With or without Zach. But a bigger problem post Draper injury. At Stoppage [---] v Pies [---] v WB [---] v Freo All post Draper injury. Won Stoppage [--] of [--] games with. Although we were +6 v Geelong. Got smashed in the Centre"
X Link 2025-06-23T09:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@sprint_quick I dont think its all about Draper mind you. And Bryan was also doing a lot of the ruck work. But I do think thats had an impact"
X Link 2025-06-23T09:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@ScooterMcNeice If the compo is end of R1 which I think is more likely is it going to be far apart from what we might get in a trade for Nick Bryan and does that then change our thinking We wont know what the compo is before we make a call on our final offer to Sam but well have an idea"
X Link 2025-06-23T19:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@ScooterMcNeice @justaflanker11 Yeah whilst it would be great to have another Walsh at the Dons I dont think hes the type we need"
X Link 2025-06-24T08:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@BuckWild1072815 @FootyonNine @CalTwomey Im here. And my answer was that Essendon pays the same amount to its players as every other club regardless of how much the offer is to Sam Draper. AFL rules enforce it. You seemingly still havent been able to get your head around that. And this is a football decision"
X Link 2025-06-24T20:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@darcyio_ @SilverTopHurls @ScooterMcNeice If he was jaded someone doesnt need to offer him $1 more to leave. Hed leave for less. Well get Band [--] if club/s value him highly enough to trigger it. If they dont he wont. Us overpaying him wont have changed that"
X Link 2025-06-25T06:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@darcyio_ @SilverTopHurls @ScooterMcNeice We have to pay our Salary Cap. The AFL enforces that. To pay others less would have meant paying Sam more to make up the difference. I get it"
X Link 2025-06-25T07:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@michaeljbeamish @AFL @CalTwomey Hell be [--] by seasons end. If they get TDK he probably looks for a new home but I dont see it being us"
X Link 2025-06-26T13:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@BenDon05 @SilverTopHurls @Jrod_Dons @AFLNow Im pondering. And it might not be their fault either. Theyre a product of an environment that hadnt been good enough in all areas for a long time"
X Link 2025-06-28T05:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ooi_eujin @grandoldgame And I can use Watson because he did exactly the same thing and played through a time where the club was equally as disfunctional a the one Parish Redman & Langford walked into. Their careers overlapped"
X Link 2025-06-29T03:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@aliciaisabelx I feel like this story circulates with every high draft pick that isnt playing regular footy in their first couple of seasons. Pressure and expectations on your players these days is out of control. Feels like lazy story telling"
X Link 2025-06-30T02:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@RalphyHeraldSun Deleting in 32"
X Link 2025-06-30T03:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@SlamBomber @Kyptastic1 This is a great idea. Might let the season play out first I think theres still some unanswered questions the remaining games might help answer. But Id love to get stuck into this early in the offseason"
X Link 2025-07-02T02:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@jlandsme_93 No. He wasnt ready two weeks ago. Hes still not ready now. And that was only made clearer by how well he was beaten. He played out of necessity. That necessity is now removed. Experienced players not part of the long term future play senior footy all the time because they"
X Link 2025-07-04T05:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@AFLMoz @RalphyHeraldSun If two other clubs are offering more how is it overs"
X Link 2025-07-04T08:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@user3782992 Yeah. Caught me by surprise. Theres another game at Marvel tonight"
X Link 2025-07-04T20:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@rohan_connolly @BomberMick It would be. If we trade Ridley and Hayes. Reid just signed a [--] year deal. McKay has [--] to go. Theyre not going anywhere. As I said unless we plan on trading guys out then I doubt well be going after him. Having [--] KDs on your list that are ready to go now is an imbalance"
X Link 2025-07-04T20:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@APH1991 @rohan_connolly @FootyLock6 There was nothing deluded about my comment. My comment on Laverde and Blakiston was in the context of Aleer as a back up. And in the context of the reported salary the Saints are offering and youd expect we would have to too. And thats too much to pay for a back up"
X Link 2025-07-04T20:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@APH1991 @rohan_connolly @FootyLock6 Trade Ridley. Trade Hayes. Then go after Aleer. Great. Thats a bold and aggressive move. Delisting Laverde and Blakiston and adding another KD with injury history to the stockpile thats stupid"
X Link 2025-07-04T20:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Lucasdonsman For all the lament in not taking Phillipou this is the guy we should have taken"
X Link 2025-07-05T03:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@MichaelDeckker @JakeDav08180745 Being hard at it isnt Perkins thing. Thats not to defend what he did or didnt do. But Hobbs thing was meant to be his hardness and toughness at the contest. Take that away and whats left"
X Link 2025-07-05T06:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@georgrampling Well be playing with [--] players next week if Dons Twitter had its ways"
X Link 2025-07-05T07:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Crobbo309 @rohan_connolly @BomberMick Of course Id prefer him on the list than Laverde. But Laverde is 5th choice and isnt getting 3m over [--] years and we dont have to give up a first round pick (and more) to keep him. Aleer had injury issues too. Not guarantee keeping him fit"
X Link 2025-07-05T07:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Shayno63 @Baron_Mathers You said our field kicking. Not midfielder kicking. And Clarke played the same position as Duursma (who you mentioned)"
X Link 2025-07-05T12:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Twittter_Suks @JakeDav08180745 He played wing/forward yesterday. Getting defenders back wont impact him playing or not unless we decide to find a different role for Roberts and Johnson but I dont think theyre losing their spots down back"
X Link 2025-07-06T01:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@funnyhowitseems @Twittter_Suks @JamesLowrie24 @HockeyJade @essendonfc Have you watched them lead at the footy Mock all you like but Kings reach on the lead is a very different prospect to McMahon. Part of the reason Ben King is second in the Coleman and McMahon is playing VFL"
X Link 2025-07-06T03:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@JakeDav08180745 @ScooterMcNeice I dont think hes a liability. I just think hes been forced to play out of his size division out of necessity. And I think a couple of the frees King got were incredibly stiff. But Ridley is back now and I dont think Lav is needed"
X Link 2025-07-07T05:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Tball_24 @MitchhMac17 Yep. He looks inside first. So he spots Lual before he spots Blakiston. Ridleys run is also important. If Lual isnt marked we have the next player to the contest first"
X Link 2025-07-07T07:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@CamTaylor2293 I think you need to dig a bit deeper than the stats sheet on that one. It can be ignored. His opponent was from the Suns academy he isnt AFL age. And about 197cm. If you want these kids to taste a win dont sacrifice a [--] year old ruckman against a [--] time Premiership player"
X Link 2025-07-07T08:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ShaneMa60460831 @Tball_24 Ridley getting to the ball drop (not needed) and then Durham (and then Kako and then Ridley again) at the next kick are also keys to this. It doesnt always have to be perfect (Johnsons was Ridley wasnt) if you get a contest and outnumber"
X Link 2025-07-07T09:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@essendonfc Whos the new guy in the beanie"
X Link 2025-07-07T10:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JakeDav08180745 @SilverTopHurls @CharlieDons @cleary_mitch Ive got no idea if it is or it isnt. If its partly responsible or solely responsible. Or if its not at all. But all our players train on it. All four of our teams"
X Link 2025-07-07T11:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JamesLowrie24 @PatrickRyen @cleary_mitch Anyone else not find this wording in the article at least a little strange"
X Link 2025-07-08T06:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Tball_24 @BomberRicko Say no more. https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/DonTheStat-VednesdayVallpaper-Moorcroft-by-donthestat/140224426.CW2C9 https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/DonTheStat-VednesdayVallpaper-Moorcroft-by-donthestat/140224426.CW2C9"
X Link 2025-07-08T07:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@robbadoos @AFL @Telstra Does he I guess at [--] not only is he too old for a Rising Star nomination but hes mature enough to have hobbies outside of football"
X Link 2025-07-08T08:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@robbadoos @AFL @Telstra On what rating system Hes not in the Top [---] of AFL Player Ratings"
X Link 2025-07-08T08:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@PatrickRyen @MaxJames81396 @E_Essendonyt I have. Nothing like a tennis court mate. I really dont know what to compare it to"
X Link 2025-07-08T08:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@PatrickRyen @CalTwomey @FootyonNine @FootyClassified I found Rory Sloanes comment more poignant"
X Link 2025-07-08T21:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@jayco_13 @Shayno63 @CraiG_Mc We can contract him for next season and beyond. We have first rights. Only May of the [--] MSD recruits has a contract for [----]. But keep in mind we have [--] extras on the list at the moment and we have to have at least [--] picks in the draft. So there will need to be [--] outgoings"
X Link 2025-07-09T01:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@jayco_13 @Shayno63 @CraiG_Mc Also - that list is missing Blakiston as a ruckman"
X Link 2025-07-09T01:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@SilentGhost263 I cant see North wanting him. I cant see him wanting North. Nor West Coast either. I can see him leaving"
X Link 2025-07-09T02:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Sean_l_90 @SilentGhost263 Draper and Nick Bryan share a management group. Reckon that makes this situation a lot easier. Id imagine if Sam goes Nick and his manage know hes the number one banana and he commits. If Sam stays I reckon they find a new home for Nick"
X Link 2025-07-09T04:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@happyharrygrant @Splendiferoo90 Thats not true. He had two offers of bigger cash and one of those was of the same tenure"
X Link 2025-07-09T12:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Out of curiosity - Whats your best guess at how many goals have resulted directly from an Andy McGrath turnover in [----] Weve crunched the data and have the answer. Will reveal on #DonTheStat tonight. @Blocka_2 @JonathanJWalsh @cbelly87 @CraiG_Mc I honestly think its less than people expect. I am unashamedly a McGrath defender. He in not a star but a good player I watch him particularly and its not many than can be attributed to his errors. TOs arent just errors but could be a contest that gets turned over @Blocka_2 @JonathanJWalsh @cbelly87 @CraiG_Mc I honestly think its less than people"
X Link 2025-07-10T03:51Z [----] followers, 18.5K engagements
"@JamesLowrie24 @ooi_eujin @Blocka_2 @cbelly87 @CraiG_Mc Kept prime Eddie Betts goalless 2-3 times didnt he"
X Link 2025-07-10T06:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Expected to show interest Thats where we are at folks. One of Victoria's biggest clubs are expected to show interest in West Coast premiership hero Liam Ryan despite not falling out of contract this season reports @Ben_Cotton15 ๐ฆ
IN AND UNDER https://t.co/cPjN5q4GkS https://t.co/XVawiRgghS One of Victoria's biggest clubs are expected to show interest in West Coast premiership hero Liam Ryan despite not falling out of contract this season reports @Ben_Cotton15 ๐ฆ
IN AND UNDER https://t.co/cPjN5q4GkS https://t.co/XVawiRgghS"
X Link 2025-07-10T07:09Z [----] followers, 14.2K engagements
"@Twittter_Suks @adam_pianto @ScooterMcNeice Yeah Im really not sure. Either Johnson gets moved to HF. Or one of Clarke Johnson or even Roberts is sub and we shuffle the decks. Could we manage Ridleys loads a bit But someone from the Back [--] last week has to be sub or moved up the ground"
X Link 2025-07-10T12:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@sprint_quick @JamesLowrie24 I didnt look at Turnover Zones at an individual and I dont have Team data handy. I do have Intercept locations thought. Turnover and Intercept isnt always [--] for [--] because turnovers can happen without an Intercept. IE - Kick on the full free kick against But"
X Link 2025-07-10T23:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ooi_eujin @sprint_quick @JamesLowrie24 @Blocka_2 @cbelly87 @CraiG_Mc He was drafted as running defender that can play midfield. It was a poor draft. Tim English (19) is the only player in the Top [--] thats been All-Australian. Ridley the only Best & Fairest winner. Thats not Andys fault"
X Link 2025-07-11T00:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Hynaman Andy is just ahead of Nic"
X Link 2025-07-11T06:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@grandoldgame @ooi_eujin @JamesLowrie24 @Blocka_2 @cbelly87 @CraiG_Mc Tim English is the only All-Australian in the Top [--] of that draft and he went Pick [--]. Jordan Ridley is the only Best & Fairest winner in the Top 35"
X Link 2025-07-11T06:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ooi_eujin @grandoldgame @JamesLowrie24 @Blocka_2 @cbelly87 @CraiG_Mc Im sure if Weitering or Walsh were in the [----] Draft we would have taken them. They werent. Melbourne passed on Dusty twice. Theres much worse outcomes than getting Andy McGrath at Pick [--] and Hugh McCluggage being the one that got away. McCartin [--]. Petracca 2"
X Link 2025-07-11T07:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@CraiG_Mc Yeah but how many turnovers have they had. Sorry. Force of habit"
X Link 2025-07-11T09:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@AdamAnt_46 @bryce_parker26 The darkest day in Australian sport. The player bans. Most of the [----] bubble year. When we sacked Merrett from the leadership group. The game against the Dogs when they kicked a million goals in a row"
X Link 2025-07-12T12:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@TajW921 @bryce_parker26 I reckon weve had two worse ones this year. And I wouldnt put them in my top twenty. I am a bit older than you though"
X Link 2025-07-12T12:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@marc014 @bryce_parker26 We were playing for a spot in the finals and our leaders waved the white flag. Tonight we had a bunch of kids who couldnt get into the game"
X Link 2025-07-12T13:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@thebendingone @bryce_parker26 Start of next year is going to be pretty brutal given were going to start the year without a few already. Hopefully we get better news than expected on Nic Martin"
X Link 2025-07-12T13:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@jacksonbrigga @timryuken Yeah I get that mate. And I dont begrudge anyone for feeling that way. I dont think either set of fans can make sense of game plan based on tonight. Both were bad. Young forward lines at either end. Not a lot of fluid ball movement for either side"
X Link 2025-07-12T13:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@TajW921 @bryce_parker26 I think Johnson was sub to manage his minutes. Didnt have much of a preseason. Short break to Thursday. Were going to have to play Shiel next week if Setterfield isnt fit"
X Link 2025-07-12T13:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@bryce_parker26 @TajW921 I said at the start of the year before the injuries that our best would get better this year and our worst would be worse. Because that was where our list was at. And it would happen in games not just week for week. And I honestly think thats how its played out"
X Link 2025-07-12T13:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@bryce_parker26 @TajW921 But with experience the connection builds and the gap closes. Its all we can do. But at least were no longer clawing away to maybe sneak into the [--]. Were investing in recruiting young talent and then developing them"
X Link 2025-07-12T13:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@OhAeroHD Feel a bit the same. Draper going down removed expectations. I was content just watching the kids take over. Nics injury has floored me"
X Link 2025-07-12T13:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@jayco_13 @SilentGhost263 If Vigo played instead of Goldy Average Games would come down by [-----] and Age by about [---] months"
X Link 2025-07-12T14:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@RayeCharles @WatsonsTroops13 @teeejaay333 @PatrickRyen @tazweare @jjpage44 @CraiG_Mc @Robert_Tinney @CharlieDons @JamesLowrie24 @crazythainame Im a grown man. And weve met before. But thank you"
X Link 2025-07-12T14:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JakeDav08180745 @AdamAnt_46 @SilverTopHurls @OhAeroHD There does seem to be a bit of a history of the happier fans are with selection the worse we go ๐"
X Link 2025-07-12T23:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@sashington98 @jacksonbrigga @timryuken I dont think you understand the definition of irony. Because youre arguing with me when we are largely in agreement. Its amusing. And thanks for taking [--] minutes to check out my feed. Appreciate it"
X Link 2025-07-12T23:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@JamesLowrie24 @OhAeroHD Dry July cant end soon enough. A [---] hour walk in nature with the dog this morning and I feel fine. Sad for Nic and family but otherwise fine"
X Link 2025-07-13T01:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ooi_eujin @SilverTopHurls @OhAeroHD Nope. Thats the system"
X Link 2025-07-13T02:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Timeline cleanse. Lenny (right) and his best mate"
X Link 2025-07-13T03:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Late change. Hobbs in the yellows. Far out. Would be an interesting match up. ๐ https://t.co/v2J8uNJJd6 Would be an interesting match up. ๐ https://t.co/v2J8uNJJd6"
X Link 2025-07-13T05:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@mickpage069 @PaulDonGipps Not to mention two of the NM staffers that have joined post Brad Scott have come from theirs and joined our AFLW program. The reigning Premiers. And a third only joined because our VFL coach died in January"
X Link 2025-07-13T06:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dyson Heppell chance to win the @Essendon_FC Best & Fairest with Watson missing games Has a 1st year player won one before #Essendon #afl"
X Link 2011-07-03T02:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
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