MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 5 AFL game between Hawthorn Hawks and Melbourne Demons. 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 Hawthorn Hawks vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday April 18, 2021 at 3:20 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Hawthorn Hawks vs Melbourne Demons Odds
Hawthorn Hawks vs Melbourne Demons Preview
Is Melbourne the real deal?
Can we actually trust them?
Will Dees fans start to believe once more?
Currently second on the ladder, 4-0 for the first time since 1994 – does the heart beat true for the red and blue in 2021?
The Dees ($1.30) are the clear favourites going into this clash against the Hawks and deservedly so.
There’s no reason why they should be 5-0 come Sunday night.
The likes of Max Gawn, Christian Petracca, Jack Viney and Clayton Oliver starred in their 25 point win over the Cats on Sunday.
Melbourne led all day and despite some poor kicking in front of goal and a bit of a charge from Geelong in the third quarter the game was never in doubt, there’s plenty to like about it.
Hawthorn is coming off a loss to Freo last week and allowed the Dockers to kick five unanswered first-quarter goals before fighting their way back into the game.
One thing we’ve learned from Clarko’s men this season is that they are always up for the fight.
In a similar fashion to the Dees win last Sunday, expect this game to be a bit of a slog before Melbourne runs away with it.
The line/total points unders double combo the way of Melbourne makes for a juicy value play.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.26 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Bayley Fritsch at $7.50.