University of Tasmania Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 14 AFL game between Hawthorn Hawks and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 3:20 pm with Essendon Bombers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Hawthorn Hawks vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday June 20, 2021 at 3:20 pm
Where: University of Tasmania Stadium
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Hawthorn Hawks vs Essendon Bombers Odds
Hawthorn Hawks vs Essendon Bombers Preview
This is hands down the toughest game to get a feel for this week.
The Bombers blew a six-goal half-time lead to the Hawks back in Round 1, a game the Dons will be eager to atone for as they still find themselves within reach of a top-eight spot coming off the bye.
Since then, Hawthorn has endured its fair share of tough losses, but they picked an ideal time to get a win on the board last week with a rousing performance against the Swans in Sydney.
On one hand, you could argue that the Hawks looked much improved coming off the bye, while on the other, you could chalk the result up to a vintage coaching performance from Alastair Clarkson.
Either way, the fact this game is being played in Tassie makes Hawthorn a worthwhile play at the line.
The Dons haven’t traveled to the Apple Isle since 1992, while the Hawks own an outstanding 50-1-15 record in Launceston since they first started playing there in 2001.
If the Hawks can move the ball with precision like they did last week and also see the same production from Tom Mitchell through the middle, they’ll prove very tough to beat again.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Essendon Bombers to win at $1.63 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Harry Jones at $15.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Essendon Bombers Teams
HAWKS
B: B. Hardwick, S. Frost, J. Impey
HB: J. Scrimshaw, C. Jiath, L. Shiels
C: W. Day, C. Wingard, J. O’Meara
HF: J. Cousins, L. Breust, J. Koschitzke
F: D. Moore, B. McEvoy – C, D. Howe
FOLL: J. Ceglar, T. Mitchell, S. Burgoyne
I/C (from): J. Newcombe, T. O’Brien, C. Nash, E. Jeka, J. Morris, T. Phillips, L. Bramble, T. Brockman
IN: J. Cousins, L. Bramble, T. Brockman, C. Nash, E. Jeka
OUT: H. Morrison (Injured), J. Worpel (Suspension)
BOMBERS
B: J. Laverde, B. Zerk-Thatcher, J. Ridley
HB: M. Redman, J. Stewart, D. Heppell – C
C: K. Langford, Z. Merrett, T.Cutler
HF: A. Perkins, H. Jones, D. Smith
F: J. Stringer, C. Hooker, A. McDonald-Tipungwuti
FOLL: S. Draper, D. Parish, B. Ham
I/C (from): N. Hind, N. Cox, M. Guelfi, N. Cahill, A. Phillips, Z. Reid, S. Durham, P. Wright
IN: B. Zerk-Thatcher, T. Cutler, D. Smith, S. Draper, N. Cahill, Z. Reid, S. Durham, P. Wright
OUT: P. Ambrose (Omitted), A. McGrath (Injured), D. Zaharakis (Injured), A. Waterman (Injured), A. Francis (Managed)