Month: May 2018

AFL Power Rankings – Round Eight

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.

Saints Summary: Sun sets on Saints in the west

A finish amongst the bottom rungs of the AFL ladder now appears certain for the Saints. A lack of composure and finishing saw them condemned to their sixth defeat of the season at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.

Friday Forethought – Round Eight

Round Eight 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.

The Hawthorn Chronicles: Against the Old Enemy

Hawthorn vs Essendon always evokes some strong emotions and visuals, the latest being the from the incident in 2009 where Matthew Lloyd flattened Brad Sewell. Every time I watch Essendon play us, that is the image that comes back to mind, and I still fume. Safe to say that a win against them is more…

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AFL Power Rankings – Round Seven

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.