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Countdown to Round 1, 2026. Day 31: Essendon Guernsey Number 31
With 31 days to go until Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, Don The Stat continues its daily countdown through Essendon’s guernsey history. Guernsey Number 31 has been worn by a wide range of players across eras, but over time it has become one of the most iconic numbers in Essendon history. The first recorded wearer was Jack Woolley in 1914 , before the jumper settled into more sustained use through players such as Jim Quinn , who wore the number from 1925 to 1931 ,
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Countdown to Round 1, 2026. Day 32: Essendon Guernsey Number 32
With 32 days to go until Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, Don The Stat continues its daily countdown through Essendon’s guernsey history. Guernsey Number 32 has been worn by some of the club’s most enduring figures and has featured prominently in Premiership success across multiple eras. The first recorded Bomber to wear the number was Norm McLean in 1920 , but the jumper soon found stability through Len Webster , who wore #32 from 1927 to 1938 , playing 145 games
Don TheStat
2 days ago2 min read


Countdown to Round 1, 2026. Day 33: Essendon Guernsey Number 33
With 33 days to go until Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, Don The Stat continues its daily countdown through Essendon’s guernsey history. Guernsey Number 33 has been worn by 28 Essendon players , and its history is deeply intertwined with Premiership success across multiple eras. The first Bomber to wear the number was Charlie Hardy , who wore #33 from 1921 to 1924 , playing 30 games and winning a Premiership in 1923 while wearing the jumper. The number re-emerged
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3 days ago2 min read
