MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 7 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and Hawthorn Hawks. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. Hawthorn Hawks game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 30, 2022 at 4:35 pm
Where: MCG
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Melbourne Demons vs Hawthorn Hawks Odds
Melbourne Demons vs Hawthorn Hawks Preview
Can anyone beat Melbourne in season 2022?
The Tigers looked like they might be the first last week, right before the Dees came roaring home in the second half to record a comfortable 23-point win.
Melbourne’s inaccuracy in front of goal will be a hot topic at training this week, especially going up against a feisty Hawthorn side that has made a habit of scoring points in a hurry.
The Hawks jumped out to a five-goal lead last week in the first term against the Swans, but they struggled to maintain that pace in the second half kicking just three goals after the main break.
History has taught us there’s nothing more dangerous than a Hawthorn side coming off a loss, but this still feels like an enormous challenge for a young team that seems to only score goals in brief spurts.
The loss of Changkuoth Jiath was felt immensely last week in Hawthorn’s back half as Issac Heeney eventually got his paws on the ball to take over late in the game.
The Dees have plenty of attacking weapons to overpower this injury-ravaged Hawks team, something they’ve had no trouble doing in recent years.
Melbourne had won four straight over the Hawks prior to last year’s 79-79 draw in July, and with their list still free from injury, it’s hard to see the Dees not winning this one.
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Melbourne Demons vs Hawthorn Hawks Tip
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.22 odds.
Melbourne Demons vs Hawthorn Hawks Teams
DEMONS
B: T.Rivers, S.May, J.Smith
HB: J.Jordon, J.Lever, J.Bowey
C: A.Brayshaw, C.Petracca, E.Langdon
HF: T.McDonald, S.Weideman, B.Fritsch
F: T.Bedford, B.Brown, J.Harmes
FOLL: M.Gawn, C.Oliver, J.Viney
I/C: C.Spargo, L.Dunstan, J.Hunt, A.Neal-Bullen
EMG: A.Tomlinson, O.Baker, K.Chandler, M.Brown
IN: J.Lever, T.McDonald, J.Viney
OUT: H.Petty, K.Pickett, L.Jackson, T.Sparrow (all HS Protocol)
HAWKS
B: J.Scrimshaw, S.Frost, B.Hardwick
HB: H.Morrison, J.Sicily, W.Day
C: J.O’Meara, T.Mitchell, L.Shiels
HF: C.Nash, L.Breust, C.Macdonald
F: D.Moore, J.Gunston, J.Impey
FOLL: M.Lynch, J.Newcombe, J.Worpel
I/C: J.Callow, L.Bramble, C.Wingard, J.Koschitzke
EMG: F.Maginness, D.Grainger-Barras, N.Long, D.Howe
IN: J.Callow, L.Bramble
OUT: J.Ward, D.Grainger-Barras (both managed), F.Maginness (omitted)