Optus Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 16 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn Hawks. The game kicks off at 4:40 pm with Hawthorn Hawks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. Hawthorn Hawks game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday June 30, 2024 at 4:40 pm

Where: Optus Stadium

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West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn Hawks Odds

West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn Hawks Preview

The upcoming clash between Hawthorn and West Coast promises to be a closely contested affair. Hawthorn has shown a resurgence in form, seemingly turning their season around to keep their finals hopes alive. They’ve been particularly effective with their ball movement through the corridor and their ability to convert inside 50 entries into scoring opportunities has improved significantly.

On the other hand, West Coast has been competitive but inconsistent, highlighted by their recent close loss to Essendon where accuracy in front of goal cost them. They will be boosted by the return of Harley Reid from suspension and will have the home ground advantage, which could motivate them further.

Hawthorn, despite their recent form improvement, has struggled away from home this season, with their wins mostly coming at home or in Tasmania. This suggests that playing interstate remains a challenge for them.

Given the factors at play, including Hawthorn’s momentum and West Coast’s home advantage, this match appears to be a genuine 50/50 contest. The outcome may hinge on which team can capitalize on their strengths and minimize their weaknesses on the day.