Manuka Oval will play host to Sunday's Round 21 AFL game between GWS Giants and Hawthorn Hawks. The game kicks off at 1:10 pm with GWS Giants heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the GWS Giants vs. Hawthorn Hawks game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday August 4, 2024 at 1:10 pm
Where: Manuka Oval
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GWS Giants vs Hawthorn Hawks Preview
What a prospect this contest promises to be, with the Hawks annihilating anyone in their path, while the Giants continue to maintain impressive form on the road to September.
Its the second meeting of the year for these sides, and the Hawks got the job done in a thriller down in Tassie by a goal, so they certainly know how to beat the Giants.
It was the Hawks clinical finishing inside 50 late in the contest that got them over the line, although it was the Giants who had most of the dominance through the centre.
It feels as though Hawthorn have become even more of an attacking threat since that game, and theyve proved it in recent weeks with scores of 124 and 133.
Last week, the Hawks had eight multiple goal scorers, which is incredible spread for a team still figuring themselves out.
GWS hasnt been super convincing recently despite their winning nature, lacking real hurt factor during periods of games, simply capitalising on their opportunities in the forward half which keeps them winning.
Where the Giants will advance is around the contest, as the Hawks pressure is on the lower side of the competition, so stoppage dominance becomes a big factor in this one.
The last clash between these two at Manuka was the infamous snowy night in 2019, where the Hawks won by 56 points, so they are technically 100% at the venue.
The burden of expectation is something the Hawks dont have to face, and that is what makes them so lethal at the moment, so its hard to see a team around their mark taking them down.
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GWS Giants vs Hawthorn Hawks Tip
We're tipping GWS Giants to win at $1.80 odds.
GWS Giants vs Hawthorn Hawks Teams
GIANTS
B: H.Himmelberg, S.Taylor, C.Idun
HB: L.Whitfield, J.Buckley, H.Perryman
C: C.Ward, T.Green, X.O’Halloran
HF: B.Daniels, A.Cadman, H.Thomas
F: D.Jones, J.Hogan, T.Greene – C
FOLL: K.Briggs, F.Callaghan, T.Bedford
I/C (FROM): T.McMullin, M.Gruzewski, J.Peatling, L.Ash, J.Fonti, L.Keeffe, R.Angwin
IN: M.Gruzewski, C.Stone, L.Keeffe, R.Angwin
OUT: J.Riccardi (Injured)
HAWKS
B: B.Hardwick, S.Frost, J.Impey
HB: J.Scrimshaw, J.Sicily – C, J.Ward
C: K.Amon, J.Newcombe, D.Moore
HF: L.Breust, W.Day, J.Worpel
F: C.Macdonald, M.Chol, J.Ginnivan
FOLL: L.Meek, C.Nash, C.Jiath
I/C (FROM): N.Watson, C.Mackenzie, J.Serong, M.D’Ambrosio, C.Dear, J.Weddle, J.Gunston
IN: C.Mackenzie, J.Serong, H.Morrison, J.Gunston
OUT: F.Maginness (Omitted)
