With 22 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 22 has been worn by Essendon players across more than a century, and is most strongly associated with elite goalkicking and Premiership success. The jumper found early impact through Ernie Lumsden , who wore #22 from 1913 to 1915 , kicking 49 goals in 34 games . Its defining era came through Gordon Lane , who wore

With 23 days to go until Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, Don The Stat continues its daily journey through Essendon’s guernsey history. Guernsey Number 23 has been worn by some of Essendon’s most durable players and important leaders, spanning the early VFL years through to the present day. The jumper found its first long-term custodian in Thomas Clarke , who wore #23 from 1927 to 1934 , playing 103 games . Its defining era came through Bill Brittingham , who wore G

With 24 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 24 is one of the club’s great endurance numbers, worn by players who combined longevity with Premiership success across multiple eras. The jumper’s first major custodian was Frank Maher , who wore #24 from 1921 to 1928 , playing 137 games and kicking 124 goals . Maher was part of Essendon’s 1923 and 1924 Premiersh

With 25 days to go until Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, Don The Stat continues its daily exploration of Essendon’s guernsey history. Guernsey Number 25 stands among the most productive numbers the club has ever issued, worn by elite goalkickers and Premiership players across multiple eras. The number was worn in Essendon’s 1912 Premiership by Jack O’Brien , before finding a long-term home with Greg Stockdale , who wore #25 from 1923 to 1928 , playing 99 games an

With 26 days to go until Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, Don The Stat continues its daily journey through Essendon’s guernsey history. Guernsey Number 26 has been worn by Essendon players across every era of the club’s VFL/AFL history and is strongly associated with goal-scoring excellence, leadership, and Premiership success. The jumper found its first defining custodian in Ted Freyer , who wore #26 from 1929 to 1937 , playing 124 games and kicking 372 goals . Fr

With 27 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 27 stands as one of the most iconic numbers in Essendon history, worn by Premiership players across multiple eras and defined by one of the greatest individual careers the club has seen. The number was first worn by Frank Caine in 1912–1913 , across 17 games . Caine was a member of Essendon’s 1912 Premiership side

With 28 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 28 has been worn by Essendon players across more than a century, linking early VFL football to modern-day contributors, and appearing repeatedly in Premiership success. The earliest wearer was Ern Hazel in 1912 , but the jumper’s first major chapter belonged to Jack Garden , who wore #28 from 1920 to 1926 , playin

With 29 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 29 has a rich and varied Essendon history, spanning early VFL football, dominant goalkicking eras, Premiership success, and even a unique family link to the most famous name in club history. The first recorded wearer of #29 was Billy Griffith , who wore the number from 1912 to 1913 and became the first Premiership

With 30 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 30 has been worn by Essendon players across every era of the club’s VFL/AFL journey, with several long-term contributors and Premiership players shaping its story. The earliest recorded wearer was Bill Kyme in 1912 , but the jumper’s first sustained chapter came through George Shorten , who wore #30 from 1923 to 1

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 ,

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

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

With 34 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 34 has been worn by 29 Essendon players , spanning more than a century of club history and linking Premiership success with family legacy. The first Bomber to wear the number was Greg Stockdale , who played three senior games between 1920 and 1921 . The jumper then passed through a series of short stints before fin

With 35 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 35 has been worn by 23 Essendon players , with a history defined by longevity and Premiership success. The first Bomber to wear the number was Keith Forbes , who played 28 games between 1928 and 1929 , kicking 68 goals . Forbes later switched to Guernsey Number 1 , where he enjoyed a long Essendon career, making Nu

With 36 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 36 has been worn by 31 Essendon players , with a history that spans Premiership success, long-serving contributors, and one of the most remarkable family moments in VFL/AFL history. The first Bomber to wear the number was Percy Watson , who played one senior game in 1920 . The jumper re-emerged more prominently in

With 37 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 37 has been worn by 15 Essendon players , gradually evolving from a fringe number into a modern fixture. The first Bomber to wear the number was Graham Willey , who played one senior game in 1955 , kicking two goals. For several decades, the jumper appeared in short bursts before finding stability with Ian Marsh ,

With 38 days to go until Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, Don The Stat continues its daily countdown through the club’s guernsey history. Guernsey Number 38 has been worn by 17 Essendon players , often serving as a starting point for careers that went on to leave a lasting mark on the club. The first Bomber to wear the number was Bob Gluyas , who played nine games between 1957 and 1958 , kicking 15 goals . During the 1960s and early 1970s, the jumper was worn by Gra

With 39 days to go until Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, Don The Stat continues its daily countdown through the club’s guernsey history. Guernsey Number 39 has been worn by 11 Essendon players , spanning more than six decades and linking multiple eras of the club. The first Bomber to wear the number was Ian Graham , who played two senior games in 1962 . He was followed by Allan Hird , who wore the jumper across four games between 1966 and 1967 , and is best known a

With 40 days to go until Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, Don The Stat continues its daily countdown through the club’s guernsey history. Guernsey Number 40 has been worn by 15 Essendon players , gradually transforming from a short-term jumper into one with strong modern ownership. The first Bomber to wear the number was John Booth , who played two senior games in 1963 . In the years that followed, the jumper was worn by players including John Fanning , Wayne Headla

With 42 days to go until Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, Don The Stat continues its daily countdown through the club’s guernsey history. Guernsey Number 42 is one of the most frequently worn high numbers in Essendon history, having been used by 18 players across more than six decades. The first Bomber to wear the number was Kevin Egan , who played four senior games between 1963 and 1964 . Egan later wore Number 43 , which he pulled on in Essendon’s 1965 Premiershi