MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 12 AFL game between Hawthorn Hawks and Adelaide Crows. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Adelaide Crows heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Hawthorn Hawks vs. Adelaide Crows game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday June 1, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Where: MCG
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Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows Preview
How about the Hawks in the last couple of weeks?
Bar their disappointing loss to the Power, theyre certainly competitive, and theyve ruined an opponents season for the first time with last weeks win over the Lions.
Theyve got a similar opportunity this week against the Crows, who are one loss away from it being all over, although its debatable if theres still a spark.
The Crows rolled the Eagles at home in a massacre, but yet again are faced with the challenge of winning interstate, at the MCG, where they havent won since Round 15, 2017.
Albeit, they dont play there more than twice a year, its still a harrowing stat given the significance of the ground if they are to make it far in one of these next few years.
Hawthorns disposal efficiency has well improved over the last month of footy, and they sit only 0.3% ahead of the Crows for disposal efficiency average per game at 73.8%.
The Crows have the perfect opportunity to exploit the Hawks with pace through the corridor on such a big ground and find ways to spread their 50 to generate scoring shots.
Its around the ground the Hawks have been effective at slowing down the play and utilising uncontested ball use to move it forward and create chaos inside 50.
The Crows will have the centre stoppage advantage, and territory will play a big role in challenging the Hawks defensive unit to stand up under fast pressure.
Theres something about the vibrance of the Hawks, theyre unpredictable and finding performances from young and old.
If the Hawks are the grim reaper knocking on the doors of teams on the brink of a season-ending, Adelaides next.
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Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows Tip
We're tipping Adelaide Crows to win at $1.83 odds.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows Teams
HAWKS
B: J.Impey, S.Frost, C.Jiath
HB: K.Amon, J.Sicily – C, W.Day
C: J.Scrimshaw, C.Nash, J.Weddle
HF: L.Breust, D.Moore, C.Dear
F: J.Gunston, B.Hardwick, M.Chol
FOLL: N.Reeves, J.Newcombe, C.Mackenzie
I/C: S.Mitchell, M.D’Ambrosio, J.Worpel, C.Macdonald, J.Ginnivan
EMG: E.Phillips, M.Ramsden, F.Maginness
IN: N.Reeves
OUT: L.Meek (Injured)
CROWS
B: B.Smith, J.Butts, C.Jones
HB: J.Borlase, M.Keane, M.Michalanney
C: M.Hinge, J.Soligo, J.Dawson – C
HF: L.Sholl, T.Walker, J.Rachele
F: C.Burgess, D.Fogarty, B.Keays
FOLL: R.O’Brien, M.Crouch, H.Schoenberg
I/C: R.Laird, S.Berry, L.Nankervis, B.Cook, L.Murphy
EMG: W.Hamill, N.McHenry, K.Strachan
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