With 11 days remaining until Essendon’s 2026 campaign begins, the Don The Stat Guernsey Countdown  continues with Number 11 . Guernsey 11 was first worn by Percy Ogden  during the 1911 finals series , the season Essendon introduced jumper numbers. Ogden was part of the club’s 1911 Premiership team , ensuring the number’s history began with silverware. One of the first great custodians was Jack Kirby , who played 67 games  across two stints and became the first recorded player

With 12 days remaining until Essendon’s 2026 season begins, the Don The Stat Guernsey Countdown  continues with Number 12 . Guernsey 12 was first worn by Fred O’Shea  during the 1911 finals series , the first season jumper numbers were introduced at Essendon. O’Shea was part of the club’s 1911 Premiership team , ensuring the number was tied to success from the outset. One of the earliest Premiership wearers was Jim Martin , who played 16 games  in the number during Essendon’s

With 13 days remaining until Essendon’s 2026 campaign begins, the Don The Stat Guernsey Countdown  rolls on with Number 13 . Guernsey 13 was first worn by Dave Smith  during the 1911 finals series , the first season numbers appeared at Essendon. Smith was a member of the 1911 Premiership team  and also represented Victoria in 46 first-class cricket matches , including two Tests for Australia . One of the earliest long-term custodians was Joe Harrison , who played 64 games  in