Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 8 AFL game between Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Hawks. The game kicks off at 4:00 pm with Western Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Western Bulldogs vs. Hawthorn Hawks game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday May 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks Odds
Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks Preview
The Hawks are struggling to find their footing in their rebuild, lacking execution and confidence. The Dogs, while inconsistent, maintain a competitive edge but fall short of top-four contention. Sam Mitchell’s coaching transition hasn’t yielded the desired results for the Hawks, with issues in ball movement, defensive efforts, and turnovers. Facing a formidable Dogs team keen on exploiting weaknesses, the Hawks face an uphill battle in every match. Despite possessing talent, the Hawks’ current struggles overshadow any optimism for the season.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Western Bulldogs to win at $1.22 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Aaron Naughton at $8.50.
Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks Teams
BULLDOGS
B: E.Richards, L.Jones, B.Dale
HB: T.Duryea, B.Khamis, J.Johannisen
C: B.Williams, A.Treloar, J.Harmes
HF: L.Vandermeer, A.Naughton, R.Garcia
F: S.Darcy, J.Ugle-Hagan, C.Clarke
FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli – C, T.Liberatore
I/C (FROM): O.Baker, L.Bramble, C.Daniel, H.Gallagher, R.Lobb, J.O’Donnell, C.Poulter
IN: J.Ugle-Hagan, C.Clarke, T.Liberatore, O.Baker, C.Poulter
OUT: C.Weightman (Injured), R.West (Suspension)
HAWKS
B: J.Impey, S.Frost, J.Weddle
HB: J.Scrimshaw, J.Sicily – C, B.Hardwick
C: C.Nash, D.Moore, K.Amon
HF: J.Worpel, J.Newcombe, H.Morrison
F: J.Gunston, C.Macdonald, J.Ginnivan
FOLL: L.Meek, C.Mackenzie, W.Day
I/C (FROM): N.Watson, S.Mitchell, M.Ramsden, F.Maginness, M.D’Ambrosio, J.Ward, C.Dear
IN: N.Watson, M.D’Ambrosio, E.Phillips, J.Ward, C.Dear
OUT: M.Chol (Suspension), J.Serong (Omitted)
