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Led by teenager Albert Thurgood, Essendon lost just one game in 1892 to claim its second VFA premiership.
Teenager Albert Thurgood made his debut in 1892 and quickly became the game’s superstar.
Thurgood set a new goalkicking record of 56 goals - the first player to reach 50 goals in a season - and was part of Essendon's unbeaten run of 56 games, which commenced with a win over Footscray on July 1.
In 19 games, Essendon won 15, lost one and drew three.
Other champions included Charles ‘Tracker’ Forbes, Alex ‘Joker’ Hall and Charles ‘Commotion’ Pearson.
Most dominant season in history.
Baby Bombers stun the old enemy.
Back-to-back premiership glory.
Sweet revenge against the Hawks.
Late charge defies the odds.
Ending the heartbreak of the '50s.
Capping off a golden run.
Coleman bursts onto the scene.
The MCG belongs to Gordon Lane.
Snapping a 17-year drought.
Dons prevail in new VFL system.
Ultimate success in late October.
Back-to-back at a packed MCG.
Dons secures third VFL premiership.
Thurgood-inspired Bombers storm home.
Dons dominant in first VFL season.
A near-perfect VFA season.
Back-to-back VFA premierships.
Albert Thurgood's star is born.
Essendon's first VFA premiership.
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