MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 8 AFL game between Hawthorn Hawks and West Coast Eagles. The game kicks off at 1:10 pm with West Coast Eagles heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Hawthorn Hawks vs. West Coast Eagles game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday May 9, 2021 at 1:10 pm

Where: MCG

Bet: Bet On This Match HERE

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Hawthorn Hawks vs West Coast Eagles Preview

The Hawks have shown plenty of promise at times this season, but it was tough to draw any positives from last week’s 69-point loss to St Kilda.

Hawthorn fell behind early in the opening term as the Saints piled on the pressure to hold the Hawks to a scoreless first quarter.

Two goals from promising young forward Jacob Koschitzke was the only bright spot, but Alastair Clarkson’s side will need much more than that this week against a rejuvenated West Coast side looking to maintain its spot in the eight.

The Eagles won the Derby last week by 59-point against Fremantle thanks to a combined nine-goal performance from Jack Darling, Josh Kennedy and Jake Waterman.

Winning away from home has proven a challenge this year for West Coast, but they should feel good about their chances knowing Hawthorn has allowed the fourth-most goals in the league.

The Hawks should look a little different this week with Shaun Burgoyne returning and Daniel Howe a chance to play after a big performance in the VFL, so it wouldn’t be surprising if they keep this game close in the early stages.

That said, Hawthorn has struggled to play four quarters all year, so West Coast should win this comfortably in the end.

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