As Round 8 of the AFL season approaches take a look at the game between Essendon Bombers and Hawthorn Hawks which is to be played at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. Hawthorn Hawks are the favourites for the game which is scheduled to start at 7:25 pm. We preview the upcoming Essendon Bombers vs. Hawthorn Hawks game and give you the latest odds, tips and teams.
When: Saturday May 7, 2022 at 7:25 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Essendon Bombers vs Hawthorn Hawks Odds
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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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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Hawthorn Hawks to win at $1.64 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Gunston at $8.50.
Essendon Bombers vs Hawthorn Hawks Teams
BOMBERS
B: J.Laverde, J.Kelly, M.Redman
HB: N.Hind, J.Ridley, D.Heppell
C: D.Shiel, D.Parish, T.Cutler
HF: M.Guelfi, A.Waterman, N.Martin
F: N.Bryan, P.Wright, A.Perkins
FOLL: S.Draper, Z.Merrett, A.McGrath
I/C: Z.Reid, J.Caldwell, B.Hobbs, S.Durham
EMG: B.Zerk-Thatcher, B.Ham, K.Baldwin, A.Francis
IN: N.Hind, N.Bryan
OUT: J.Stringer, N.Cox (both injured), K.Baldwin (omitted)
HAWKS
B: J.Scrimshaw, S.Frost, L.Bramble
HB: W.Day, J.Sicily, B.Hardwick
C: J.Impey, T.Mitchell, C.Wingard
HF: F.Maginness, J.Koschitzke, D.Moore
F: J.O’Meara, J.Callow, L.Breust
FOLL: M.Lynch, J.Newcombe, J.Ward
I/C: J.Worpel, H.Morrison, J.Gunston, D.Grainger-Barras
EMG: D.Howe, C.Nash, C.Macdonald, L.Shiels
IN: J.Ward, H.Morrison, D.Grainger-Barras
OUT: L.Shiels, C.Nash, C.Macdonald (all managed), D.Howe (sub)