UTAS Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 16 AFL game between Hawthorn and North 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. North Melbourne game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday June 28, 2025 at 4:15 pm

Where: UTAS Stadium

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Hawthorn vs North Melbourne Preview

With the finals race intensifying, Hawthorn will be eager to keep its momentum rolling when it faces North Melbourne at UTAS Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks return from a bye chasing a third straight win, having narrowly edged Adelaide in a low-scoring scrap last start. Significantly, they boast an imposing eight-match winning streak in Launceston – a venue that’s become a fortress in recent years.

North Melbourne, however, enters with growing confidence after a gutsy 11-point upset over Carlton. Tom Powell starred with a career-best outing, helping the Roos notch a third win in five matches – their best stretch since 2021.

Despite North’s resurgence, recent history strongly favours Hawthorn. The Hawks demolished the Roos by 124 points in their last meeting at this ground, with Jai Newcombe putting on a midfield masterclass. If they replicate that form, Sam Mitchell’s men should continue their charge up the ladder.