Hawks by 46
We’ll break even on ball but be cut to bits in open play.
Normal service in action
QT
H 6.4.40
E 1.1.7
We’ll play well for the 2nd and 3rd to close the margin before Hawthorn kick away again in the last to win by the QT margin.
Hawks by 12 goals.
They have already played a game so are up to speed, while 3-4 of our side have never even played an AFL game.
We will, and should be, off the pace.
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Hawthorn by 6 goals.
We’re not good enough.
It’ll only be 6 goals because Hawthorn won’t bother winning by more.
Hawks by plenty.
But I’m expecting some improved ball movement and strong effort.
Keen to see if Jayden Nguyen gets Watson or Ginni.
Keen to see our first gamers crack in and our 2nd year players take on bigger roles.
Less keen to find out what a mid strength beer costs at the footy in 2026….
Hawthorn by 38.
Because the line is 29.5, and Hawks have a game of match conditioning.
It won’t be more because Hawthorn just aren’t that good.
Edit: it’ll probably be 50 at half time.
Teams are so even that on any day anyone could win
Draw for me ..
You can get 67-1 on that if you’re confident.
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Friday the 13th at the ’G: Bombers to edge Hawks
Prediction
Essendon 14.12 (96)
Hawthorn 12.10 (82)
Friday night at the MCG should be classic early-season footy: big crowd, fresh optimism and commentators reminding everyone it’s still only Round 1.
Essendon arrive a little fresher and should get first use around the contest, which should translate into more repeat inside-50s. Hawthorn will still move the ball well in patches, but a few slightly wayward shots and turnovers under pressure could prove costly.
The Bombers’ young debutants will add energy, while Hawthorn will lean on their run and transition to stay in the game. Expect a tight contest through three quarters before Essendon’s midfield control and territory begin to tell late.
Essendon by about two goals.
We’ll win. Why? Because I said so.
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Essendon to win
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The bar will win. Why? Because I’ll need a stiff drink or 20 by qtr time.
Hawks by 52
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I have no idea about any result. l also don’t hold any faith in predictions, there are just too many variables in play. The Dawks do hold many clear advantages as outlined by plenty of posts above. None of those are persuasive on their own in isolation, but cobble them together and their combined effect does add up. Yet for all that, the Dawks performance against GWS was not all that convincing. Dawks should win comfortably but it doesn’t mean they will.
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Hawks by 12.
Game will be closer than many expect due to Hawks’ injuries, the humidity last week and coming off a six-day break.
Sharp will get ~20 disposals and give us all a reason to live.
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Hawks by 5 goals
I think they will jump us by that amount in the first quarter coming off opening round as the more match hardened and the rest of the game we will break even.
Can I just do 1 post to capture the whole season? Lol
Result: Essendon 14th
Reason: Adrian Dodoro
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