Adelaide Oval will play host to Friday's Round 21 AFL game between Adelaide Crows and Hawthorn. The game kicks off at 7:40 pm with Adelaide Crows heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Adelaide Crows vs. Hawthorn game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday August 1, 2025 at 7:40 pm

Where: Adelaide Oval

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Adelaide and Hawthorn face off in a high-stakes Friday night showdown at Adelaide Oval, with both clubs chasing a coveted top-four finish. The Crows soared into second spot after a dominant 98-point win over Port Adelaide, led by Riley Thilthorpe’s breakout Showdown Medal performance. However, their backline takes a hit with Max Michalanney sidelined for up to six weeks due to a hamstring strain.

Hawthorn, sitting fifth, kept their finals push on track with a solid win over Carlton, but a brutal August run—including clashes with the top three—means every win counts. The Hawks edged the Crows by three points in Round 14, thanks in part to Dylan Moore’s relentless pressure and 13 tackles.

With finals implications at play and the memory of their last tight tussle fresh, expect a fierce contest between two in-form sides looking to stamp their credentials in the run home.