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…
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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.
Kings Bounty: Bogut agrees to NBL swansong
Andrew Bogut, already one of the most accomplished Australian basketballers, by signing with the Sydney Kings may well play a part in something larger. The rise back to prominence of the NBL.
The Hawthorn Chronicles: Rude awakening
Last week, Hawthorn were irresistible in their comeback, and beat Melbourne despite being down by 4 goals at quarter time. On the back of that solid win, they were tipped to be overwhelming favourites against North Melbourne. To me, it was always going to be a danger game. For some reason, we never match up…
What on earth is cricket officialdom thinking?
It is fair to say that the ECB announcement of their intention to create an eight-team league to play 100-ball innings matches has created much more bewilderment and outrage than excitement. While those excited by the announcement have suggested it is a bold initiative, most others would suggest this a positive spin on a decision…
Saints Summary – Signs of Life
The old saying is that a draw is like kissing your sister but St Kilda’s Saturday afternoon 73-all tie with GWS was nothing of the sort given the three weeks of pain prior to it.
The Hawthorn Chronicles: Banishing the Demons to hell
On a wet Sunday afternoon, Melbourne got an early jump on Hawthorn, and it looked ominous. This is where Melbourne supporters might need to look away, because it doesn’t make for happy reading if you are one. Hawthorn fans on the other hand will relish the fact that their side fought their way back and…
Collingwood Commentary: Is that better than beating Carlton?
There may not be much better than beating Carlton but Adelaide in Adelaide is pretty damn close.
Essendon Essays: Can the real Essendon please stand up ?
A loss so disappointing it took him four days to digest, but here is our man Spyro’s take on the Bombers Round Three loss to the Bulldogs.
Collingwood Commentary: Four Points makes everything feel better
Four Points at last!! Our man Jai gives us his fan sided take on Collingwood’s opening win of 2018.
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