Welcome to season 2026! We're starting off with a preview of the Dons' round one clash against the Hawks. Kondogiannis, Sharp and El Achkar make their AFL debut, while Fiorini will line up for his first game in red and black!

FOUR DEBUTANTS! Preview | Essendon vs. Hawthorn - Round 1 2026

Sam and Nath roll through the entire playing list and discuss performance and contracts. 

MID SEASON REVIEW 2026 | Players under the microscope

No footy for a week. Make the most of it.

BYE TIME | Essendon vs. Melbourne review - Round 14 2026

A much better performance from everyone*, but the Dons ultimately fall to the resurgent Blues

BETTER BUT PLENTY TO WORK ON | Essendon vs. Carlton review - Round 13 2026

The Solomon reign starts with an L. There were some changes, but ultimately, the same gaps exposed themselves allowing the Eagles to surge during 2nd and 3rd quarter dominance

SAME OLD DONS | Essendon vs. West Coast review - Round 12 2026

Didn't think it'd happen this quick...

SCOTT SACKED | REACTION

ROCK BOTTOM HAS A BASEMENT | Essendon vs. Richmond review - round 11 2026

ONCE DON TURNS DON DESTROYER | Essendon vs. Fremantle review - Round 10 2026

Better, but no choccies. 

DONS SHOW IMPROVEMENT | Essendon vs GWS review - Round 9 2026

WE SUCK | Essendon vs. Brisbane review - Round 8 2026

Match reviews and special content about the Essendon Football Club, made by two tragic Dons fans. 

Sam &amp; Nath bring you the fans perspective... match reviews, special podcasts &amp; much more.

The Don Pod

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