Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 11 AFL game between St Kilda Saints and Hawthorn Hawks. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with St Kilda Saints heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St Kilda Saints vs. Hawthorn Hawks game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday May 27, 2023 at 1:45 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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St Kilda Saints vs Hawthorn Hawks Preview

The Saints have held the wood over the Hawks winning their last five encounters, but history suggests this game could be closer than the bookies think.

St Kilda weathered a heavy storm against the Giants last week to win by 12 points, Max King at the forefront kicking four goals on return, and Jack Sinclair continuing to show why he might be the most exciting midfielder in the league.

The Hawks also picked up a rare win, defeating West Coast in historic 116-point fashion.

Mitch Lewis was enormous booting five goals, and although Hawthorn may have cost themselves a chance at future No. 1 pick Harley Reid, it’s clear there is light at the end of Sam Mitchell’s long rebuild tunnel.

Three of the last five games between these two sides have been decided by 14 points or less, and given both teams have struggled to find points at times, this one could turn into a thriller.

The Saints should make the Hawks pay in transition if they turn the ball over, but on the flip side, Hawthorn’s crafty forward line seems to be gelling rather nicely at the moment.

The future of Mitchell’s midfield is also clear with James Worpel, Jai Newcombe, and Will Day getting plenty of the ball, setting up an interesting matchup against a Saints midfield that plays hard, contested footy.

With a spot in the top four up for grabs, the Saints should seize this opportunity against one of the bottom-dwellers, but the chances of Hawthorn keeping this tight early don’t seem all that absurd.

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