MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 23 AFL game between Hawthorn and Melbourne. The game kicks off at 4:15 pm with Hawthorn heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Hawthorn vs. Melbourne game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday August 16, 2025 at 4:15 pm

Where: MCG

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Hawthorn vs Melbourne Preview

Hawthorn’s finals charge rolls on Saturday afternoon as they face Melbourne at the MCG. The Hawks solidified their top-eight spot with a commanding 110-46 thrashing of Collingwood last week, their third win in the past four games.

Melbourne, playing its first match since Simon Goodwin’s departure, fought hard but fell just short against the Bulldogs in a 105-99 loss, continuing a tough stretch that’s yielded only two wins — over West Coast and North Melbourne — in their last 10 outings.

When these teams last clashed earlier this season, Hawthorn snapped a nine-game losing streak to the Demons in style, storming home with a six-goal-to-one final quarter to seal a 91-56 victory. Massimo D’Ambrosio was outstanding that day, racking up 26 disposals and 594 metres gained. With September stakes sky-high for the Hawks, expect a fierce, high-intensity contest.