MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 23 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and Hawthorn Hawks. The game kicks off at 3:20 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. Hawthorn Hawks game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday August 20, 2023 at 3:20 pm
Where: MCG
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Melbourne Demons vs Hawthorn Hawks Odds
Melbourne Demons vs Hawthorn Hawks Preview
We’ve all been very impressed with the last two weeks from Hawthorn with major scalps Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs.
The 2023 Hawks are easily the best 16th-placed side in the history of the AFL.
However, Melbourne with top-two hopes and filthy about being robbed against the Blues last week will have everything to play for.
The Demons have won their past four matches and won’t take the Hawks lightly on Sunday.
Melbourne heads into this game as $1.25 favorites and you’d expect the Hawks ($4) after a couple of big weeks to come crashing back to reality.
When these two last met back in Round 9 of this season, Melbourne beat them by 53 points and I’m expecting a similar result in this match with too much for the Dees to play for.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.25 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Christian Petracca at $11.00.
Melbourne Demons vs Hawthorn Hawks Teams
DEMONS
B: J.Bowey, S.May, T.Rivers
HB: J.McVee, J.Smith, J.Lever
C: C.Salem, J.Viney, E.Langdon
HF: T.Sparrow, J.Melksham, A.Neal-Bullen
F: K.Pickett, J.van Rooyen, L.Hunter
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, C.Oliver, C.Petracca
I/C: B.Laurie, A.Brayshaw, A.Tomlinson, K.Chandler
In: B.Laurie, A.Tomlinson
Out: B.Grundy (Omitted), J.Jordon (Omitted), M.Hibberd (Sub)
HAWKS
B: B.Hardwick, J.Blanck, J.Impey
HB: J.Sicily – C, J.Scrimshaw, H.Morrison
C: K.Amon, J.Newcombe, J.Weddle
HF: W.Day, L.Breust, J.Ward
F: D.Moore, J.Koschitzke, F.Maginness
FOLL: N.Reeves, C.Nash, J.Worpel
I/C : N.Long, C.Macdonald 31 D.Grainger-Barras, M.Ramsden
In: N.Long, M.Ramsden
Out: C.Wingard (Injured), M.Lewis (Injured), B.Macdonald (Sub)
