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
Alone as the AFL’s only undefeated side through six rounds, Melbourne will attempt to maintain that position when facing Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.
The Demons improved to 6-0 by defeating Richmond 76-54 at this venue last Sunday in a fixture which proved frustrating at times given they finished with 17 more scoring shots than their opposition.
Clayton Oliver completely dominated that matchup, recording 41 disposals, 22 contested possessions, 13 clearances and 10 score involvements.
Melbourne has now won 13 straight matches – the second-longest winning streak in club history.
Elsewhere, Hawthorn suffered a 109-68 loss to Sydney in Launceston despite kicking the first five goals of the match.
The Hawks were one of only five teams to avoid defeat against the Demons last season, holding the eventual premiers to a 79-79 draw in Round 18, during which Tom Mitchell recorded 39 disposals and a goal, earning him three Brownlow votes.
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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)