With 14 days remaining until Essendon opens its 2026 season, the Don The Stat Guernsey Countdown  continues with Number 14 . Guernsey 14 first appeared in Essendon colours during the 1911 finals series , worn by Paddy Shea , who went on to be part of Essendon’s 1911 Premiership team . One of the earliest long-term wearers was Charlie May , who played 83 games  between 1922 and 1926 , including Premiership success in 1923 and 1924 . The number’s strongest historical associatio

With 15 days remaining until Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, the Don The Stat Guernsey Countdown  continues with Number 15 . Guernsey 15 first appeared in Essendon colours during the 1911 finals series , worn by Bill Sewart , who would go on to be part of Essendon’s 1911 Premiership side . The first long-term wearer of the number was Roy Laing , who wore 15 across multiple stints between 1913 and 1925 , playing 131 games . Laing was a key contributor to Essendon’s 192

With 16 days to go until Essendon’s Round 1 clash with Hawthorn, the Don The Stat Guernsey Countdown  continues with Guernsey Number 16 . The number first appeared in Essendon colours during the 1911 finals series , worn by Bill Walker , marking its introduction into the club’s on-field history. The first long-term wearer of the jumper was Percy Ogden , who wore 16 across multiple stints between 1912 and 1921 , playing 141 games . Ogden was a member of Essendon’s 1912 Premier