Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 8 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Hawthorn Hawks. The game kicks off at 7:25 pm with Hawthorn Hawks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Hawthorn Hawks game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 7, 2022 at 7:25 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Essendon Bombers vs Hawthorn Hawks Odds
Essendon Bombers vs Hawthorn Hawks Preview
Cracking game to kick off Sunday arvo footy with the Bombers hosting the Hawks at the MCG.
These two teams hate each other and Hawthorn would love nothing more than to kick Essendon while they’re down.
hawthorn have been quite the surprise this season and are playing some great footy.
On form you have to tip Hawthorn here, they’re playing good footy and deserve to be favourites here.
Betting Update:
Punters only want the Hawks in this game with Essendon drifting out to $2.30 with online bookmaker Ladbrokes.
The Hawks opened at $1.70, they’re now into $1.64 and will start this game as favourites.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Hawthorn Hawks to win at $1.64 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Gunston at $8.50.
Essendon Bombers vs Hawthorn Hawks Teams
BOMBERS
B: J.Laverde, J.Kelly, M.Redman
HB: N.Hind, J.Ridley, D.Heppell
C: D.Shiel, D.Parish, T.Cutler
HF: M.Guelfi, A.Waterman, N.Martin
F: N.Bryan, P.Wright, A.Perkins
FOLL: S.Draper, Z.Merrett, A.McGrath
I/C: Z.Reid, J.Caldwell, B.Hobbs, S.Durham
EMG: B.Zerk-Thatcher, B.Ham, K.Baldwin, A.Francis
IN: N.Hind, N.Bryan
OUT: J.Stringer, N.Cox (both injured), K.Baldwin (omitted)
HAWKS
B: J.Scrimshaw, S.Frost, L.Bramble
HB: W.Day, J.Sicily, B.Hardwick
C: J.Impey, T.Mitchell, C.Wingard
HF: F.Maginness, J.Koschitzke, D.Moore
F: J.O’Meara, J.Callow, L.Breust
FOLL: M.Lynch, J.Newcombe, J.Ward
I/C: J.Worpel, H.Morrison, J.Gunston, D.Grainger-Barras
EMG: D.Howe, C.Nash, C.Macdonald, L.Shiels
IN: J.Ward, H.Morrison, D.Grainger-Barras
OUT: L.Shiels, C.Nash, C.Macdonald (all managed), D.Howe (sub)
