Alright ladies and gents, we've got a clash of epic proportions on our hands with the Hawthorn Hawks squaring off against Port Adelaide Power. Settle down now, I can hear your heartbeats from here.
Looking at the stats, it's clear that Hawthorn has had a better seasoning than Port Adelaide in the current season with an 11-6 record compared to Port Adelaide's more mediocre 8-9. We're going into round 19 of this football ballet and both teams are dancing for their lives albeit in different positions on the standing; Hawthorn snugly perched at #6 while Port Adelaide is struggling a bit at #11. You've seen better days, haven't you Port Adelaide?
But hey, life's about surprises, right? Not that I'm suggesting anything. Wink wink.
Who can forget the epic battles they've had? The last time they met on the grid with leather and sweat flying, Port Adelaide edging out a win. But then again, you don't kick a sleeping lion, do you? The Hawks took one on the chin and are slated to come back swinging.
Looking at recent matches, both teams have been doing their own versions of the tango, with a mix of wins and losses. Not exactly awe inspiring performances but good enough to keep the loyal fans at least semi-excited.
In summary, it's a tough game to predict. You got one team who've lost more shirts than they've ironed and another team who've managed to dodge enough clotheslines to keep their laundry clean. But, in the immortal words of the great bard, "all's well that ends well," which seems about apt for this prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: Hawthorn Hawks by 29