MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 18 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and Hawthorn Hawks. The game kicks off at 4:35 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: Saturday July 17, 2021 at 4:35 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Melbourne Demons vs Hawthorn Hawks Odds
Melbourne Demons vs Hawthorn Hawks Preview
Melbourne are a genuine premiership contender and will be looking to prove that when they take on Hawthorn on Saturday.
The Hawks are lingering in the bottom 2 on the ladder and are a real risk of claiming the wooden spoon.
Melbourne have a great record against the Hawks, winning the last 4 games where these two sides have met.
I expect that trend to continue. Melbourne to win.
Market Update: Hawthorn are unwanted in betting for this game and their odds have drifted significantly. The Hawks are now out to $9.20 after opening at $7.00.
Melbourne do look like a good thing here and they’ve firmed into $1.06 from $1.10.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.06 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Tom McDonald at $9.00.
Melbourne Demons vs Hawthorn Hawks Teams
DEMONS
B: Hunt, May, Lever
HB: Hibberd, Petty, Salem
C: Jordon, Petracca, Langdon
HF: Pickett, McDonald, Brayshaw
F: Neal-Bullen, Brown, Fritsch
FOL: Gawn, Oliver, Viney
I/C: Rivers, Jackson, Harmes, Spargo
EMG: Sparrow, vandenBerg, Melksham, Smith
IN: Nil
OUT: Tom Sparrow (sub)
HAWKS
B: Grainger-Barras, Hartigan, Howe
HB: Burgoyne, Frost, Bramble
C: Moore, Worpel, Phillips
HF: Jeka, Breust, O’Meara
F: Koschitzke, O’Brien, Lewis
FOL: McEvoy, Mitchell, Shiels
I/C: Reeves, Greaves, Nash, Brockman
EMG: Hanrahan, Cousins, Hartley, Newcombe
IN: Mitch Lewis, Ned Reeves, Tim O’Brien
OUT: Changkuoth Jiath, Jack Scrimshaw, Jon Ceglar (all injured), Oliver Hanrahan (sub)