The Hawthorn Hawks got over the line with a 3-point win against the Melbourne Demons in a thrilling Sunday afternoon match.
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Final score
Melbourne Demons 14.7.91
Hawthorn Hawks 14.10.94
Melbourne Demons will be looking to prove that they are a top eight contender when they host the struggling Hawthorn Hawks at MCG on Sunday afternoon. Join The Roar for live scores from the match and a live blog of the game, starting from 3:20pm AEST.
The Demons have been hot and cold so far this season with suspensions, injuries and personal issues stopping the Dees from playing their best 22 each week.
Melbourne have had some great games, including winning against the Saints in Round 1 by 5 goals.
But they have also had some losses which would disappoint them. The Dees were inaccurate in Round 3 against the Cats which cost them the game as well as being in winning positions against the Dockers and the Tigers but not being able to finish the game off.
We all thought the Hawks had found some of their hunger and class against the Eagles a fortnight ago where they won by 51 points, oh how wrong we were.
Last week the Hawks were flogged by the Saints in a performance which was disgraceful. This terrible form has more to do than just losing Mitchell and Lewis. They need to find at least a little bit of form and put in a respectful performance against the Dees.
The Dees broke their 13-game losing streak against the Hawks in Round 20 last year when they came from behind to beat the Hawks by 29 points. The Dees will be looking to build a streak of wins against the Hawks going into the future.
The key matchup of this game will be between Jesse Hogan and James Frawley. Hogan will be looking to have a consistent run of games after having an interrupted start to the season through suspension and personal issues. Frawley will need to do a great job on Hogan for the Hawks to have any chance of winning.
Prediction
Melbourne will be too strong in all areas of the ground and get a comfortable victory over a struggling Hawthorn side.
Melbourne by 43 points
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Penster
Roar Guru
I have tipped 7/9 this weekend, dropping Norf/Adelaide and Cats/GCS. My tips were in the toilet the previous week so I decided to go rogue and tip with my gut feeling instead of logic. It's been that sort of tipping season.
Penster
Roar Guru
Almost identical to his impossible dribble kick "Goal of the Year" contender in the 2014 grand final.
Roberto
Guest
If only Tigers had held on as such. Never write off the outsider, this weekend has taught us. Lets see if Bombers can continue the trend.
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
» Click here to read the full match report FT What a finish! The Hawks use all their experience and class to keep off a young Demons side. The Dees had the ball with not long left but took to long to get the ball inside 50 resulting in a poor entry. The Hawks will be happy to get another win on the board. The Dees will count this as another game that they should have won. The Hawks by 3 points. Dees: 14.7.91 Hawks: 14.10.94 Thanks for joining The Roar for a thrilling contest between the Dees and the Hawks. Match Report will be up soon.
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
Melbourne Goal Petracca kicks it to an open man in the middle of the 50 in Lewis. He makes no mistake and converts. 40 seconds left. Hawks by 3
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
Hawthorn Behind Hartung unloads from 50 on the boundary and just misses to the near side. Hawks by 9
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
Melbourne Goal Garlett receives the ball just outside 50. He gives off the hands to the running players who kicks it to a one on one contest where Hogan takes a good mark. He makes no mistake and converts. Hawks by 8
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
Hawthorn Goal Smith receives the ball from McEvoy and then to just inside 50 and kicks a goal for the Hawks. Hawks by 14
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
Hawthorn Behind Roughead wins a free kick for a hold. He lines up from 35 and misses to the far side. Dees: 12.7.79 Hawks: 13.9.87
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
Hawthorn Goal Roughead kicks another goal after a strong lead to the ball. The Hawks have looked the better side so far this quarter. Hawks by 7
gomez
Guest
roughie goal - still a gun
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
Hawthorn Behind Shiels tight in the contest gets away a quick snap at goal and fails to convert, missing to the far side of goal. Hawks by 1
gomez
Guest
the golden days are well behind hawks, last year they were still the benchmark, how fast things change
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
Melbourne Behind Puopolo gives away a free kick to Jones for a high tackle. Jones lines up from 35 out on a tight angle, it looks good off the boot but just hits the post. Scores are level
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
Melbourne Goal Jack Watts lays a strong tackle on Hodge and is awarded with a free kick for the holding the ball. Watts than converts from 25 metres out. Hawks by 1.
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
Hawthorn Goal Hawthorn get a quick goal after Melbourne defenders fall to the ground the Hawks 50. The ball ended up with O'brien who extends the Hawks lead to 7. Dees: 11.6.72 Hawks: 12.7.79
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
The last quarter is underway.
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
3QT The Dees came back firing in the third quarter to cut back the lead to one point. The Dees seemed to have more run and will look to continue their momentum into the final quarter. Will the Hawks be able to hang on? Dees: 11.6.72 Hawks: 11.7.73
XI
Roar Guru
Spoke too soon?
Callum Thomson
Roar Guru
Yes it should be a great last quarter!