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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…
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.
Collingwood Commentary – Too close for comfort
The Lions were a little more of a test than expected but Collingwood took the points from their clash at the Gabba. What were the key takeaways from the nail-biting Round Seven clash?
Collingwood Commentary: It was good while it lasted
The winning streak may have come to an end but the Pies took it right up to the Premiers. What were the key takeaways from the Round Six clash with the Tigers?
The Hawthorn Chronicles: Rebuilding the fortress
For years, Launceston was considered a fortress for Hawthorn, and for good reasons. The Hawks hadn’t lost a game in the UTAS stadium between Round 8, 2012 and Round 19, 2016. The Saints ended that streak last year, thumping the Hawks by 75 points. To add injury to insult (pun intended), the Hawks also lost…
AFL Power Rankings – Round Six
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.
Collingwood Commentary: So this is what the Top Eight feels like
Three in a row is always handy and sitting 5th after Round One and Two losses is not a bad comeback at all. Better if you remember that everyone had written us off after the Hawks got up in what I like to call a warm-up game. Even some of our own supporters. In a way, it’s helped spark something and turn it around. The Pies are looking like a real team and it’s glorious.
Essendon Essays: Essendon.. Essendon where art thou Essendon !!!
I am not sure whats more pain full for a die hard Essendon fan. A trip to the dentist for a route canal or having to sit through Anzac day on the wing of our beloved great southern stand with Collingwood fans all around you cheering and screaming their lungs out as they pile on…
AFL Power Rankings – Round Five
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.
THE PINCH HITTERS 