We take a look at Saturday’s (4/5/2019) AFL Week 7 match which is between the Melbourne Demons and the Hawthorn Hawks. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday May 4, 1:45pm
Where: MCG
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Preview:
Simon Goodwin’s side had an extra couple of days to stew on their Anzac Eve loss to the Tigers, a game that has sunk the Demons all the way to the bottom of the ladder.
Melbourne’s five losses this season have all come in blowout fashion, but perhaps the Dees can find solace in the fact Hawthorn nearly slipped up to Carlton at home last week.
There’s no two ways about it: Alastair Clarkson’s side was awful in the first half. Launceston is normally a fortress for the Hawks, but a poor opening quarter quickly turned into a six-goal comeback as Hawthorn clung to a narrow five-point win.
Neither of these sides look particularly convincing, but you can expect Hawthorn to seek revenge on last year’s blowout Semi-Final loss. The Dees, meanwhile, will look to carry on without Jack Viney following last week’s vicious Sydney Stack hit.
This is by far the most intriguing market of the weekend, and with some strong odds on offer, it’s worth having a play head-to-head. The Hawks find themselves as the narrow favourite, a scenario they are 4-1 in as the away side against Melbourne.
The Hawks did a lot wrong in the first half last week, but the coach did a lot right. Clarkson changed things up in the third term, which tilted the pitch in Hawthorn’s favour leaving the Blues scrambled for answers.
You already know Clarkson is a genius, but the Hawks should rest easy knowing they hold a distinct advantage inside 50. Jaeger O’Meara notched 42 disposals last week, while Chad Wingard and Issac Smith continue to lift when required. The Demons back line could be in for a long afternoon.
Odds:
Tip: Hawthorn Hawks at $1.72
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Jack Gunston at $12.00
Teams:
DEMONS
B: J. Lewis, S. Frost, O. McDonald,
HB: N. Jones, T. McDonald, J. Hunt
C: J. Harmes, C. Salem, B. Stretch
HF: B. Fritsch, C. Petracca, J. Garlett
F: A. Neal-Bullen, T. Smith, J. Melksham
FOLL: M. Gawn, C. Oliver, A. Brayshaw
I/C: M. Hibberd, J. Lockhart, M. Hore, J. Wagner
HAWKS
B: B. Hardwick, K. Brand, J. Impey
HB: T. Scully, B. Stratton, J. Gunston
C: I. Smith, J. O’Meara, D. Howe
HF: P. Puopolo, T. O’Brien, J. Sicily
F: L. Breust, C. Wingard, J. Roughead
FOLL: B. McEvoy, J. Worpel, R. Henderson
I/C: D. Moore, S. Burgoyne, L. Shiels, M. Lewis
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change