# Bombers Mid-Season Patron Q&A | Rebuild Reality, Coaching Candidates & Draft Dreams

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Podcast: [Don The Stat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/don-the-stat-5422065)
Published: 2026-06-18T11:39:00+00:00
Episode link: https://donthestat.podbean.com/e/bombers-mid-season-patron-qa-rebuild-reality-coaching-candidates-draft-dreams/
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## Resource

The Don The Stat Patreon community takes centre stage in our annual Mid-Season Q&A Special! With Essendon sitting at a crossroads in 2026, Ian Hume and Jonathan Walsh tackle a huge range of supporter questions covering the biggest issues facing the club. 🔴 Is there anything positive to take from the season so far?⚫ Who should coach Essendon in 2027 – James Hird, James Kelly or John Longmire?🔴 Can fans trust the club to make the right decision this time?⚫ What should Essendon's list strategy be over the next two years?🔴 Which experienced players should the Bombers target through free agency?⚫ Who has actually improved this season?🔴 What's the ideal midfield mix moving forward?⚫ What does the future hold for Elijah Tsatas?🔴 Should Essendon take Harry Van Hattum or Akay Barker at the top of the draft? Plus plenty more discussion on the rebuild, player development, culture, leadership, draft strategy and where the Bombers go from here. A huge thank you to all our Patreon members who submitted questions and joined us live for another fantastic Q&A session. #DonTheStat #EssendonFC #AFL ____ Watch 'The Moment that Mattered' and listen to our Post Match First Thoughts exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/donthestat Don The Stat Website: https://www.donthestat.com/ Follow Us on Twitter and Bluesky: Jono at twitter.com/JonathanJWalsh / https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjwalsh.bsky.social Ian at twitter.com/Kyptastic1 / https://bsky.app/profile/kyptastic.bsky.social Don The Stat Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/donthestat Follow Don The Stat on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donthestat?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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