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Who would have thought the Hawthorn Hawks would have lost four games at this stage of the season? Find out if they can get back in the positive with a win over the Gold Coast Suns. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 1:45pm (AEST).
The game is being played at the Hawks’ second home ground in Launceston, Tasmania. Last year, the Hawks won the corresponding game by nearly nine goals and the Suns aren’t likely to enjoy this year’s trip south.
The Hawks will be hell bent on winning and boosting their percentage, to get back into the top four.
Their forwards have been their best players this year and should again kick a large score. Jarryd Roughead and Luke Breust are high up on the goal-scoring ladder, and with Jack Gunston form a dangerous attack.
Down back, Josh Gibson continues to lead the team with intercept marks and is an important springboard into attack.
Captain Luke Hodge’s three-match suspension cost the Hawks dearly. His selection this week is offset with the loss to injury of Grant Birchall and Will Langford, meaning the Hawks are still finding it hard to get their best side on the ground.
The Suns welcome back Steven May and Jack Martin, but the injury curse continues with top young midfielder Dion Prestia sidelined for the rest of the year.
The Suns have been terrible this season. They have been decimated by injuries but before that their form was down on expectations. There is still no sign of ‘The Messiah’ Gary Ablett, and his injury has had a huge impact on the club. In his absence Michael Rischitelli has gathered a high number of disposals but is getting little assistance from his young teammates.
There will be plenty of Tasmanian talent on show in Saturday’s game. The Suns have two players in their team drafted from the local Launceston Blues team in Kade Kolodjashnij and Jesse Lonergan. Both players will be familiar with the Aurora Stadium surface and will look forward to playing in front of family and friends.
Prediction
Carnage in Launceston! Hawks to win by 80 points.
Can the Hawks get their season back on track and record a big win, or will the Suns defy all the doomsayers and cause the greatest upset in the AFL this year?
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