31’10”FT@MCG
#HawthornFC 3.3 7.5 10.9 13.14
(92): J.Gunston, N.Watson 3; J.Ginnivan, M.Lewis, M.Chol 2; J.Weddle;
#GeelongCats 2.1 9.2 10.5 14.7 (91): S.Neale 4; O.Henry 3; J.Bowes 2; J.Martin, O.Wiltshire, O.Dempsey, J.Cameron, M.Blicavs
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28’28”3QT@MCG
#HawthornFC 3.3 7.5 10.9
(69): J.Gunston 3; N.Watson, J.Ginnivan 2; M.Lewis, M.Chol, J.Weddle
#GeelongCats 2.1 9.2 10.5 (65): S.Neale 3; O.Henry, J.Bowes 2; J.Martin, O.Wiltshire, O.Dempsey
#AFL #Round4 #AFLHawksCats #AlwaysHawthorn #WeAreGeelong
32’20”HT@MCG
#HawthornFC 3.3 7.5 (47): J.Gunston, N.Watson 2; J.Ginnivan, M.Lewis, M.Chol;
#GeelongCats 2.1 9.2 (56): O.Henry, J.Bowes, S.Neale 2; J.Martin, O.Wiltshire, O.Dempsey
#AFL #Round4 #AFLHawksCats #AlwaysHawthorn #WeAreGeelong
30’3”QT@MCG
#HawthornFC 3.3 (21): J.Gunston 7’; J.Ginnivan 11’; M.Lewis 25’;
#GeelongCats 2.1 (13): J.Martin 13’; O.Henry 21’
#AFL #Round4 #AFLHawksCats #AlwaysHawthorn #WeAreGeelong
Hawks: $1.68 (7th, 2-0-1, 339 for, 287 against, 118.1%). Ins: Jack Dalton, Flynn Perez; Outs: Cam Mackenzie; Karl Amon (Injured). Cats: $2.19 (11th, 2-0-1 , 247 for, 285 against, 86.7%). Ins: Jack Bowes, Brad Close; Outs: Jhye Clark (Omitted), Mark O'Connor (Managed). Sportsbet books accurate at time of collation. Gamble responsibly.
The Round 4 finale on Easter Monday is a traditional grudge match between rivals, with the Hawks looking to maintain their blistering form against the clinical Cats Recent Form Hawthorn (5th, 2W, 1L, WWL) was resilient in a 17-point win over Sydney in Round 2 before a Round 3 bye. Despite being inaccurate, they proved to be the steelier side, led by vintage performances from their veterans Geelong (10th, 2W, 1L, WWL) relied on a 40-disposal masterclass from Bailey Smith and dominant defensive displays to beat the Crows by 8 points in Round 3 Key Players Hawthorn’s Jack Gunston continues to defy age, booting four goals against the Swans in Round 2 to drag his side over the line Geelong’s Bailey Smith was absolutely everywhere on Thursday night, amassing an incredible 40 disposals, 10 tackles, and 795 metres gained in difficult conditions
Head-to-Head Geelong has won the last five encounters between the two clubs. This includes a 30-point victory in the 2025 Preliminary Final and a 7-point win in Round 6 of the 2025 season The midfield battle between Geelong’s experience and Hawthorn’s youth will decide the match. Alongside Smith, Hawthorn’s defence must be perfect to contain Jeremy Cameron, who has historically troubled the Hawks in big games TIP: Geelong by 15+
Hawks: 7th, 2-0-1, 339 for, 287 against, 118.1%; Cats: 11th, 2-0-1 , 247 for, 285 against, 86.7%.
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Swans now on 3rd behind Footscray (2-0-1, 139.5%) while Hawthorn sneaks into 4th (2-0-1, 118.1%)
Ladder at the bell #AFL #AFLRound2 #AFLHawksSwans #AlwaysHawthorn #Bloods
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26’42” HT@MCG Hawthorn 5.3 6.7 (43): M.Chol 2; C.Mackenzie, Dylan Moore, J.Gunston, S.Butler; Sydney 6.2 7.2 (44): C.Curnow 2; T.Papley,* M.Rosas, Corey Warner, J.Amartey, J.McInerney
Second quarter player stats headed by Swan Nick Blakey (38AF) and Hawk Connor Macdonald (37).
First half player stats headed by Swans Nick Blakey (61AF), Callum Mills (48), and Hawk Mabior Chol (51).
Live ladder has Swans on 1st with 162.8% and Hawthorn on 6th with 113.7%
26’42” HT@MCG
#HawthornFC 5.3 6.7 (43): M.Chol 2; C.Mackenzie, Dylan Moore, J.Gunston, S.Butler;
#SydneySwans 6.2 7.2 (44): C.Curnow 2; T.Papley,* M.Rosas, Corey Warner, J.Amartey, J.McInerney
#AFL #AFLRound2 #AFLHawksSwans #AlwaysHawthorn #Bloods
31’59” QT@MCG Hawthorn 5.3 (33): C.Mackenzie 4’; M.Chol 7’, 14’; Dylan Moore 18’; J.Gunston 24’; Sydney 6.2 (28): T.Papley 2’; M.Rosas 10’; C.Curnow 12’, 15’; Corey Warner 19’; J.Amartey 22’
First quarter player stats headed by Swans Chad Warner (34AF) and Tom Papley (33), and Hawk Mabior Chol (32)
Swans on top of the live ladder with 169.1%; Hawthorn on 6th with 112.3%
31’59” QT@MCG
#HawthornFC 5.3 (33): C.Mackenzie 4’; M.Chol 7’, 14’; Dylan Moore 18’; J.Gunston 24’;
#SydneySwans 6.2 (28): T.Papley 2’; M.Rosas 10’; C.Curnow 12’, 15’; Corey Warner 19’; J.Amartey 22’
#AFL #AFLRound2 #AFLHawksSwans #AlwaysHawthorn #Bloods
Hawthorn, 6th (1-0-1, 240 for, 205 against, 117.1%), $1.35 Sydney, 1st (2-0-0, 236 for, 129 against, 182.9%), $3.22 Gamble responsibly
Hawthorn will look to cause an upset against the league leaders when they host a high-flying Sydney outfit at the MCG Recent Form: Hawthorn (6th, 1W, 1L) was dominant in Round 1, crushing Essendon by 62 points in a 145–83 victory. They utilised a fast-paced corridor game to record 23 marks inside 50, punishing any defensive errors with speed on the rebound Sydney (1st, 2W, 0L) remain unbeaten after a clinical 44-point victory over the Brisbane Lions. They currently boast the league's highest percentage of 182.9% after averaging 118 points per game across the opening fortnight Key Players: Hawthorn forward Jack Gunston was superb against the Bombers, proving his leading patterns are still elite by booting 5 goals from 10 disposals and has 9 goals already this term Sydney's Joel Amartey is also in scorching form, having kicked 8 goals this season, including a dominant 5-major haul from 13 disposals against the Lions
Head-to-Head: The Swans have won 6 of the last 10 encounters, though Hawthorn secured the most recent victory with a 20-point win in the 2025 Opening Round. Sydney's last MCG win against the Hawks was a 76-point thrashing in 2024 The Hawks' offensive speed will test a Sydney side that must find a way to cover the loss of injured star Errol Gulden and potentially Isaac Heeney TIP: Hawthorn by 11 points
Hawthorn, 6th (1-0-1, 240 for, 205 against, 117.1%), $1.35 Sydney, 1st (2-0-0, 236 for, 129 against, 182.9%), $3.22 Gamble responsibly
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33’48” HT@The’G Essendon 4.3 6.3 (39): S.Durham, D. Sharp 2; X.Duursma, Z.Merrett; Hawthorn 5.4 12.11 (83): J.Gunston* 3; C.Macdonald, N.Reeves, N.Watson 2; J.Weddle, M.Chol, M.D’Ambrosio
Second quarter player stats headed by Hawks Jai Newcombe (40AF), Mabior Chol (38AF), Ned Reeves (34AF), and Bomber Jye Caldwell (31AF)
First half player stats headed by Don Jye Caldwell (77AF) and Hawk Jai Newcombe (72AF)
Hawthorn is on 5th (110.6%) on the live ladder and Essendon is 12th (47%)
33’48” HT@The’G
@essendonfc.bsky.social 4.3 6.3 (39): S.Durham, D. Sharp 2; X.Duursma, Z.Merrett;
#HawthornFC 5.4 12.11 (83): J.Gunston* 3; C.Macdonald, N.Reeves, N.Watson 2; J.Weddle, M.Chol, M.D’Ambrosio
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLDonsHawks #GoDons #AlwaysHawthorn
22’19” QT@The’G Essendon 4.3 (27): S.Durham 5’, 27’; X.Duursma 11’; D.Sharp 19’; Hawthorn 5.4 (34): J.Gunston 58”; C.Macdonald 7’, 21’; J.Weddle 9’; N.Reeves 14’
Jai Caldwell (33AF) heads the first quarter player stats, followed by Jack Gunston (25)
Hawthorn on 6th on the live ladder (86.6%) with Essendon on 11th (79.4%)
22’19” QT@The’G
@essendonfc.bsky.social 4.3 (27): S.Durham 5’, 27’; X.Duursma 11’; D.Sharp 19’;
#HawthornFC 5.4 (34): J.Gunston 58”; C.Macdonald 7’, 21’; J.Weddle 9’; N.Reeves 14’
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLDonsHawks #GoDons #AlwaysHawthorn
The historic rivalry between the Bombers & Hawks reaches boiling point on Friday night following Hawthorn’s brazen off-season pursuit of Zac Merrett Essendon (15th in 2025, 6W, 17L) are desperate for a fresh start after a 2025 campaign defined by midfield inconsistency Hawthorn (8th, 0W, 1L) was competitive for three terms against GWS in Opening Round but were bridge-gapped by GWS's early efficiency, eventually falling by 27 points Merrett remains the heartbeat of the side, coming off a 2025 season where he was premier possession winner despite his team's defensive fragility Jack Gunston was decent in the season opener, scoring four goals out of seven score involvements Hawks have dominated this matchup recently, winning 4 out of the last 5 head-to-head matches including a 26 point victory in Round 1, 2025 Hawthorn’s Tom Barrass & Josh Battle bolster their aerial strength, leaving an injury-hit Essendon vulnerable at the source on the expansive MCG wings
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30’27” HT@Giants’ GWS 8.3 13.4 (82): J.Hogan, J.Stringer, J.Riccardi* 3; M.Gruzewski 2; C.Brown, S.Coniglio; Hawthorn 5.2 7.5 (47): J.Gunston 2; J.Ginnivan, L.Meek, N.Watson, S.Butler, M.Chol
Second quarter player stats headed by Giant Joe Fonti (39AF) and eight other of his team mates before Jack Ginnivan (24AF).. only Conor Macdonald (23AF), Blake Hardwick (22AF), and Josh Battle (21AF) appear on this list of top-rated players from Hawthorn.
First half player stats headed by Giant Jake Riccardi (71AF) and Hawk Lloyd Meek (52AF). Only three other Hawks (Ginnivan 48AF, Scrimshaw 46AF, and Macdonald 44AF) appear in this list of top-rated players.
30’27” HT@Giants’
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 8.3 13.4 (82): J.Hogan, J.Stringer, J.Riccardi* 3; M.Gruzewski 2; C.Brown, S.Coniglio;
@HawthornFC 5.2 7.5 (47): J.Gunston 2; J.Ginnivan, L.Meek, N.Watson, S.Butler, M.Chol
#AFL #AFLRound0 #AFLOpeningRound #AFLGiantsHawks #BigBigSound #AlwaysHawthorn
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32’18” HT@MCG
#GeelongCats 1.3 6.7 (43): P.Dangerfield , S.Neale, M.Blicavs, S.Mannagh, J.Cameron, T.Stengle;
#HawthornFC 3.4 6.6 (42): M.Lewis* 3; J.Ginnivan, C.Nash, N.Wizard
#AFL #AFLFinals #AFLQF1 #AFLCatsHawks #WeAreGeelong #AlwaysHawthorn
31’28” QT@MCG
#GeelongCats 1.3 (9): P.Dangerfield 29’;
#HawthornFC 3.4 (22): M.Lewis 4’; J.Ginnivan 11’; C.Nash 20’
#AFL #AFLFinals #AFLQF1 #AFLCatsHawks #WeAreGeelong #AlwaysHawthorn
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T-1’00”@MCG
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