Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 8 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Hawthorn Hawks. The game kicks off at 7:25 pm with Hawthorn Hawks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Hawthorn Hawks game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday May 7, 2022 at 7:25 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Things down at Windy Hill are looking ominous.

Expectations for season 2022 were high having made finals in 2021 and to say they have been a disappointment is a major understatement.

The Dons are wallowing in 16th position with just the single win so far this season and they run into a pretty hot Hawthorn side this weekend.

The Hawks have lost four of their last five but that includes a one point loss to Carlton, a 10 point loss to Melbourne and a 12 point win over the Cats.

Sam Mitchell has given his side freedom to take on the game and move the football through the middle of the ground and it cause plenty of problems for Melbourne’s defence on the weekend.

Essendon’s defence has let them down for long periods of time and they have now failed to cover the line in their last eight straight games.

Hawthorn’s last four games have gone over the total points line.

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