SportsBet Odds: $3.30 vs $1.35
6th vs. 13th
Hawthorn are coming of a hard fought draw, which they will be feeling pretty ripped off about not winning. Port Adelaide have dropped off after starting the year really well and are now sitting at 13th and won’t be playing finals. If Hawthorn want to keep their slim top four hopes alive a win on the road this week is important. (more…)
St Kilda – 14.3 (87)
Hawthorn – 13.9 (87)
Before this match started I said in my preview it could go either way. Well it went neither way as it was with both teams splitting the points as they both sat on 87 points at the final siren. 2 points is still 2 points and will be handy for each team as they head towards finals. (more…)
SportsBet Odds: $1.72 vs $2.12
3rd vs. 7th
This game shapes up to be a season defining one for both sides really. For the Saints, top spot hangs in the balance and a loss here would see them potentially drop 6 points behind Collingwood. For the Hawks, a win here would see them pushing for that last top four position if the other results go their way. (more…)
Hawthorn – 17.16 (118)
Brisbane – 7.1 (43)
In spite of the late withdrawal of Buddy Franklin, Hawthorn secured one of its biggest wins ever at its Tasmanian “home away from home” in Launceston, against Brisbane. (more…)
Hawthorn vs. Brisbane Lions
SportsBet Odds: $1.27 vs $3.90
8th vs. 12th
This shapes up as an interesting encounter against these two clubs, one which is in good form and one that is searching for consistency. Hawthorn last week had a narrow loss to rival Geelong while the Lions were able to stick with St Kilda for three of four quarters. (more…)
Geelong – 12.13 (85)
Hawthorn – 11.17 (83)
Geelong has defeated Hawthorn by 2 points in another classic encounter at the MCG. It was close from the first bounce with neither team able to break away. Hawthorn had their chances but failed to capitalize on opportunities in front of goals. (more…)
Geelong vs. Hawthorn
SportsBet Odds: $1.35 vs $3.25
1st vs. 7th
Games between these two clubs in recent years have produced some classic encounters. This game again shapes as a great match with Hawthorn being one of the form sides of the competition over the past two months. The Cats are sitting equal top of the AFL ladder and will be looking to continue to put forward good performances going into September. (more…)
Hawthorn – 12.7 (79)
Western Bulldogs – 11.10 (76)
In a high quality, fast moving and close encounter at the MCG on Friday night, Hawthorn have taken the four points after being behind at every break and won their seventh consecutive match.
Both teams at times looked like they were going to run away with the lead, but there was always something the team behind produced to intensify the contests. It was difficult to choose which team played the better game, as both teams performed brilliantly. As mentioned in the preview, a toss of the coin to decide the winner would have been ideal. (more…)
Current Ladder Position: 8th
Flag Odds: $13.00
4th – 6th The Hawks have it all in front of them now. No injuries will be holding them back this year, and their new recruits do well in filling specific needs. Quite simply, like last year, the year will depend on fitness.
Fully fit, they are a definite top-4 team and Premiership chance(like about 6 other teams), but due to the inevitable injuries, which expose Hawthorn more than most due to their disciplined game-plan that relies on continuity, I’ll have them finishing a little bit lower. (more…)
