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Countdown to Round 1, 2026. Day 23: Essendon Guernsey Number 23
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
Don TheStat
Feb 182 min read


It's time to reclaim "Old Essendon".
“Old Essendon” shouldn’t be a divided club, board challenges and instability. It’s Jack Jones giving tours of The Hangar to fans until his final days, , because he wanted people to love Essendon Football Club as much as he did, it’s Michael Long standing up against racism with his club united behind him
Jonathan Walsh
Sep 22, 20258 min read
