The Sunday afternoon time slot of 4pm (AEST) is reserved for the Hawks to do battle with the Dogs, in what is tipped to be a high scoring affair under the roof for the penultimate game of Round 8 action.
Following proceedings being carried out at Marvel, we head North for the much anticipated Q-Clash between Brisbane and Gold Coast, but of course this all follows the curtain raiser at the mighty MCG where the Tigers are set to mount a challenge to the travelling Dockers to kickstart the trio of Sunday matches.
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2024 AFL Round 8 Preview & Betting Tips
Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn
Sunday 4:00pm AEST, May 45h, Marvel Stadium
Recent history suggests it’s a rivalry that has ebbed and flowed with bragging rights changing hands at each encounter during their last 5 matchups.
Despite the Western Bulldogs attracting a fair percentage of the market, tomorrow’s fixture presents as a danger game that Luke Beveridge’s men will be well aware of not taking lightly.
The worry surrounding the red, white and blue is largely based around their inconsistency, as has been the case for a long stretch post their memorable 2016 flag.
For Hawthorn, as a result, it looms as a winnable opportunity, maybe not on paper but one they would’ve had circled on the calendar as a game where some hope can be attached heading in.
With selection headaches over at the Kennel between the pecking order of their tall timber, it opens the door ever so slightly for a more settled Hawks side to cause an unlikely upset.
Match Prediction: Whilst there are reasons to suggest it may be a tight tussle early, deep down one thing the dogs boast is a healthy blend of youth and experience, that should come up trumps in the long run.
Happy to side with the Western Bulldogs, not a great deal of confidence in them covering the line so I think a safer option is to throw our trust behind the big win little win markets.
Western Bulldogs 1-39
$2.10 (2 Units)
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Tim English 1+ goal - Has the matchup of Lloyd Meek which to the naked eye seems a perfect fit for the mobile big man, who’ll look to drift forward at every chance and hopefully for our sake hit the scoreboard.
James Sicily 20+ disposals - Backing in the Hawthorn captain who seems over the odds at his current price. Should cover his marker with ease as the ball will spend the majority of play in their back half you’d expect.
Tom Liberatore 25+ disposals - Will be hungrier than ever after spending two weeks on the sidelines. Reassumes his role in the engine room to hit his target after Ed Richards kept it warm for him.
SGM Odds: $3.60 at BoomBet
