With not all wins created equal the AFL ladder doesn’t always get it right. To right this wrong the Pinch Hitters attempt to provide a more accurate picture of where each team stands with our very own Power Ranking formula.
Month: May 2018
Saints Summary: Positive signs against the Premiers
Despite their best efforts, and six goals from Jade Gresham, the Saints couldn’t overcome the Premiers at the MCG.
Friday Flashback: The Trade that shocked Football
Ian Stewart is the only man to win Premiership and Brownlow Medals at two clubs. Here’s the story of how he left the Saints in the trade that rocked football.
Friday Forethought – Round Ten
Round Ten of the AFL Season is upon us. Who are the sure things? Who has the most on the line? Find out this and a whole lot more as The Pinch Hitters team make their calls for the round ahead.
Collingwood Commentary: A win! But more still required
A withering third quarter burst was enough to get home against the Saints. What was the fan-sided take from Jai, our resident Magpie?
Saints Summary: Pies leave bad taste
Not for the first time Saints fans were left with a bad taste after a serving of Pies at Etihad Stadium. What were the main take aways from another disappointing defeat.
AFL Power Rankings – Round Nine
With not all wins created equal the AFL ladder doesn’t always get it right. To right this wrong the Pinch Hitters attempt to provide a more accurate picture of where each team stands with our very own Power Ranking formula.
Sunday Shoutout: Bingeing on Brockmire
Sometimes you find something that makes even a 14+ hour flight enjoyable. Brockmire is one of those things.
Flashback Friday: The most famous St Kilda v Collingwood Clash of them all
Originally posted on The Sportress:
BY BOZZA “Potter has it, he can’t break clear. IT’S TAKEN BY BREEEN…it’s a…. Point! It’s a point! ST KILDA IN FRONT! ST KILDA IN FRONT!” That is how Mike Williamson called Barry Breen’s decisive score in the 1966 Grand Final, most possibly VFL/AFL football’s most famous behind. Excited, yet…
Friday Forethought – Round Nine
Round Nine of the AFL Season is upon us. Who are the sure things? Who has the most on the line? Find out this and a whole lot more as The Pinch Hitters team make their calls for the round ahead.
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