MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 1 AFL game between Hawthorn Hawks and North Melbourne Kangaroos. The game kicks off at 1:10 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: Sunday March 20, 2022 at 1:10 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Hawthorn Hawks vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Odds
Hawthorn Hawks vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Preview
This should be a telling game on Sunday afternoon between two genuine wooden spoon contenders.
The Sam Mitchell era at Hawthorn officially gets underway and it will be fascinating to watch the brown and gold play a new brand of footy for the first time in 16 years.
North Melbourne is also embarking on a second year under David Noble after finishing with the wooden spoon last season.
The Roos still have a decent chunk of talent on their roster in the form of Jack Ziebell, Jy Simpkin, and Ben Cunningham, as well as new additions Hugh Greenwood and Tom Lynch.
The same can also be said for Hawthorn as Tom Mitchell, Jaeger O’Meara, and Luke Breust blend their experience with promising youngsters Will Day, Changkuoth Jiath, and Jack Scrimshaw.
It wasn’t so long ago that these two clubs were bitter rivals, and it’s worth noting neither team has won back-to-back games against the other since 2016.
To make matters more complicated, neither club looked particularly impressive in their respective preseason hit-outs a fortnight ago with both losing by huge double-digit margins.
Hawthorn’s lack of options up forward is a genuine concern, while North’s overall talent is up for debate.
Really, either side could win this game, but if returning superstars like Chad Wingard and James Sicily fire for the Hawks, they probably sneak home with a win.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Hawthorn Hawks to win at $1.84 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Nick Larkey at $10.
Hawthorn Hawks vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Teams
HAWKS
B: B.Hardwick, S.Frost, D.Grainger-Barras
HB: F.Maginness, J.Sicily, J.Scrimshaw
C: J.Ward, J.Newcombe, H.Morrison
HF: C.Wingard, D.Moore, J.Worpel
F: J.Gunston, M.Lewis, M.Lynch
FOLL: N.Reeves, J.O’Meara, T.Mitchell
I/C: L.Shiels, C.Jiath, C.Nash, C.MacDonald
ROOS
B: J.Ziebell, A.Corr, K.Turner
HB: L.McDonald, B.McKay, A.Hall
C: J.Polec, T.Thomas, H.Greenwood
HF: C.Taylor, N.Larkey, J.Stephenson
F: J.Horne-Francis, C.Zurhaar, T.Xerri
FOLL: T.Goldstein, J.Simpkin, L.Davies-Uniacke
I/C: J.Mahony, B.Scott, La.Young, C.Coleman-Jones