The last game of  AFL Round 1 is to be played today between Hawthorn Hawks and Geelong Cats. The opening bounce is set to commence at 3:20pm local time with the game to be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The home team Hawthorn are the current favourites in the odds. View the preview and teams for the game between Hawthorn Hawks and Geelong Cats.

Round: Round 1 3:20 PM April 01, 2013
Stadium: MCG
Weather: 20° Partly cloudy.

Odds:

Hawthorn Hawks $1.64 vs Geelong Cats $2.30 at Sportsbet Australia

Hawthorn Hawks $1.61 vs Geelong Cats $2.35 at Luxbet Australia

Preview:

THE SIX POINTS
1. Although Geelong has won every game since the 2008 decider, the contests have been extraordinarily close. Seven of the nine games have been decided by less than 10 points, and three of the last four by less than one straight kick. It took a 55m bomb from Tom Hawkins after the final siren to clinch victory in the clubs’ most recent clash.

2. In both matches in 2012, Hawthorn won the total possession count but finished behind on the scoreboard.

3. In 2012 the Hawks won 12 of 16 games at the MCG, while the Cats lost three of five games.

4. Last year Hawthorn was the competition leader at converting possession into goals. The Hawks ranked No.1 for disposals per goal with an average of just 21.5. Geelong was seventh, taking 24.6 disposals per goal.

5. Hawthorn also ranked second in clearances last season, compared to the Cats who were 15th.

6. Fun fact: Hawthorn and Geelong have met eight times previously in round one, with the Cats winning six times to two.

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