We take a look at Friday nights (14/6/2019) AFL Week 13 match which is between the Essendon Bombers and the Hawthorn Hawks. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.

When: Friday June 14, 7:50pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Preview:

Things are starting to get a little desperate for these two bitter rivals as they jaw for a spot back inside the top eight.

Hawthorn have had an extra few days to stew on their 19-point loss to the Lions during last week’s bye, while the Bombers will be hoping to make it two in a row after thumping the Blues by 41-points.

Essendon will take full confidence into this match knowing Jake Stringer and Dylan Shiel are set for a return. The Bombers have been installed as the home favourite this week, a scenario they are 6-1 in over the last 12 months.

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has plenty to ponder ahead of this game, but he too can take stock in the Hawks’ 4-1 record following a previous loss. Hawthorn also won both games against the Dons in Rounds 7 and 20 last year.

It’s safe to say the back line holds the winning key for both teams on Friday night. Hawthorn was demolished by the Lions in the inside 50 counts a fortnight ago, while the Bombers have currently allowed the fifth most inside ’50s to opponents.

The Hawks are still a lethal side in front of goal, evident in the fact they rank second last in behinds this season. Hawthorn are yet to win back-to-back games, but if there’s one thing they’ve shown all season long, it’s resiliency to respond to a previous loss.

Odds:

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Tip: Hawthorn Hawks at $2.10

Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Jack Gunston at $10.00

Teams:

BOMBERS

B: Ambrose, Hurley, McGrath

HB: McKenna, Hooker, Saad

C: Redman, Merrett, Langford

HF: Zaharakis, Laverde, Guelfi

F: Parish, McKernan, McDonald-Tipungwuti

FOLL: Bellchambers, Shiel, Heppell

I/C: Fantasia, Stringer, D.Clarke, Begley

EMG: Francis, Baguley, Z.Clarke, McNiece

IN: Shiel, Fantasia, Stringer

OUT: McNiece, Francis, Baguley

HAWKS

B: O’Brien, Frawley, Burgoyne

HB: Stratton, Sicily, Hardwick

C: Scully, Shiels, Henderson

HF: Breust, Gunston, Puopolo

F: Moore, McEvoy, Impey

FOLL: Ceglar, Worpel, O’Meara

I/C: Glass, Cousins, Smith, Brand

EMG: Morrison, Lewis, Pittonet, Howe

IN: Moore, McEvoy, Brand

OUT: Lewis, Pittonet, Wingard

*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change