1. The Third‑Quarter Tsunami Sydney’s breath taking 12‑goal third‑quarter avalanche was the defining storyline of the season opener. After taking nearly 40 minutes to register their first goal, the Swans erupted after halftime, piling on 75 points in one quarter—the third‑best scoring term since 1999. This surge flipped the game on its head, transforming a…
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AFL96: Gary Ablett Faces the Tribunal.
On Easter Saturday 1996, Geelong and St Kilda met at Kardinia Park. While the Cats would win a high scoring encounter, in which 46 goals were scored, the game would ultimately be remembered for one single incident in the second quarter. An incident that would see Kristian Bardsley of St Kilda taken to hospital, where…
AFL 2020: North Melbourne v Adelaide – Round Nine Knee Jerk Reaction
The Crows lost what seemed their best chance to win a game this season and are now 0-9. Are they now doomed to the ignominy of a winless season?
AFL 2020: Power Rankings After Round Five
Where does your team sit in The Pinch Hitters Power Rankings after Round Five of the 2020 AFL Season?
AFL 2020: GWS v Hawthorn – Round Five Knee Jerk Reaction
The Hawthorn had no answer to GWS in Sydney on Sunday night. What did we take away from the Giants remarkably efficient performance?
AFL 2020: Port Adelaide v West Coast – Round Four Knee Jerk Reaction
Port once again flexed their muscle against a the faltering Eagles on the Gold Coast. What did we take away from this intriguing Round Four encounter?
AFL 2020: Sydney v Bulldogs – Round Four Knee Jerk Reaction
The Bulldogs completed their ‘Sydney Sweep’ with victory over the Swans at the SCG. What else did we take away from the Round Four clash?
AFL 2020: Carlton v Melbourne – Round Two Knee Jerk Reaction
The Dees hold on for a thrilling one point victory but what did we take away from the Round Two clash with Carlton.
AFL 2019: SA State of Origin Merit Team
Who made the cut when Joel Bowes selected the 2019 South Australia State of Origin team?
AFL 2019: Port Adelaide End of Season Report Card
How did Joel Bowes grade the Power’s disappointing 2019 campaign?
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