UTAS Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 9 AFL game between Hawthorn Hawks and North Melbourne Kangaroos. The game kicks off at 2:10 pm with Hawthorn Hawks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Hawthorn Hawks vs. North Melbourne Kangaroos game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 15, 2021 at 2:10 pm
Where: UTAS Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Hawthorn Hawks vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Odds
Hawthorn Hawks vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Preview
The two cellar dwellers get together on Saturday in what could turn out to be a very tight tussle in Tassie.
Like they have for most of the year, the Hawks flashed some promise last week against West Coast before things ultimately got out of hand in the third quarter on the way to a 38-point loss.
North, meanwhile, remain winless in 2021, although there was a bit to like about their five-goal third quarter last week in the loss to Collingwood.
Hawthorn somewhat holds the wood over the Roos with three wins from their last five meetings, which includes last year’s four-point thriller at Marvel that came right down to the wire.
As the market suggests, the Hawks look a good bet to add to that record if they can start this game on time.
Hawthorn’s biggest issue this year has been falling behind in the first quarter, but they should have one less headache to worry about on Saturday with Jaidyn Stephenson ruled out for the next few weeks with a fractured wrist.
If you are looking for some value though, the under is probably worth including in your bet slip.
Just like on the ladder, both sides rank 17th and 18th respectively in goals scored this year, so we could be in for a low-scoring affair.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Hawthorn Hawks to win at $1.33 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Gunston at $10.
Hawthorn Hawks vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Teams
HAWKS
B: B.Hardwick, K.Hartigan, S.Frost
HB: J.Scrimshaw, C.Jiath, J.Impey
C: H.Morrison, J.Worpel, T.Phillips
HF: O.Hanrahan, L.Breust, C.Wingard
F: D.Moore, M.Lewis, J.Koschitzke
FOLL: B.McEvoy, T.Mitchell, J.O’Meara
I/C: M.Hartley, L.Shiels, J.Cousins, T.O’Brien
EMG: C.Nash, D.Howe, D.Greaves, T.Brockman
IN: J.O’Meara, T.O’Brien
OUT: D.Howe (managed), E.Jeka, J.Morris (both omitted)
KANGAROOS
B: La.Young, B.McKay, S.Atley
HB: J.Ziebell, J.Walker, A.Hall
C: T.Powell, J.Simpkin, T.Dumont
HF: K.Turner, C.Taylor, C.Zurhaar
F: J.Mahony, N.Larkey, T.Thomas
FOLL: T.Goldstein, B.Cunnington, L.Davies-Uniacke
I/C: T.Garner, C.Menadue, C.Lazzaro, T.Campbell
EMG: B.Scott, A.Bosenavulagi, W.Phillips, T.Xerri
IN: T.Dumont, T.Garner
OUT: W.Phillips (omitted), J.Stephenson, A.Bonar (both injured)