West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn Hawks Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: AFL Round 16, 2024

The final match of the AFL Round 16 will see the West Coast Eagles host the Hawthorn Hawks at Optus Stadium on Sunday (June 30). It's a clash between two teams in the bottom half of the table but in contrasting form.

The Eagles with one win in five games are on a four-match losing streak, while the Hawks with one loss in five games have won four on the bounce. Looking at both team's form, one could foresee a win for the Hawthorn, but West Coast have been a handful at the Optus Stadium.

Adam Simpson's team have won three games this season, all at the Optus Stadium. In their last match, they lost 122-92 to Essensdon after a third-quarter collapse but will be fired up to secure a victory at home. The Eagles welcome back Harley Ried, which should boost their chances of a win.

Hawthorn, meanwhile, will look to continue from where they left off before a Round 15 bye. The Hawks had won four consecutive matches before the break, ending with a 48-point victory over Richmond at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

They are one of the most in-form teams in the league, having won six of their last seven games. The only blemish to their record was a one-point loss to Port Adelaide in Round 10.

However, it must be noted that Hawthorn are not good travelers, as they have struggled to win outside of Tasmania or Victoria, incurring 12 staright losses.

Thus, they could struggle to dominate West Coast in Perth despite their impeccable form. This clash could go either way, but an upset win for the Eagles is possible.

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West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn Hawks Form Guide

West Coast Eagles Form Guide (WLLLL): The West Coast Eagles are 16th in the AFL ladder.

Hawthorn Hawks Form Guide (LWWWW): The Hawthorn Hawks are 13th in the AFL ladder.

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West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn Hawks Team News

West Coast Eagles

Injured: Elijah Hewett (Foot), Noah Long (Knee), Dom Sheed (Hamstring), Rhett Bazzo (Groin)

Suspended: None

Hawthorn Hawks

Injured: James Blanck (Knee), Bailey Macdonald (Hip), Sam Butler (Leg), Will McCabe (Back), Ned Reeves (Back), Jack O'Sullivan (Hamstring), Cooper Stephens (Achilles), Chad Wingard (Calf)

Suspended: None

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West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn Hawks Predicted Lineups

West Coast Eagles

FB: Josh Rotham, Tom Barrass, Tom Cole

HB: Liam Duggan, Jeremy McGovern, Brady Hough

C: Campbell Chesser, Tim Kelly, Reuben Ginbey

HF: Tyler Brockman, Jake Waterman, Jamie Cripps

FF: Liam Ryan, Oscar Allen, Jack Darling

FOL: Matt Flynn, Elliot Yeo, Harley Reid

I/C: Jayden Hunt, Alex Witherden, Jamaine Jones, Bailey J. Williams, Ryan Maric

EMG: Andrew Gaff, Harry Edwards, Jack Hutchinson

Hawthorn Hawks

FB: Jarman Impey, Sam Frost, Jack Scrimshaw

HB: Karl Amon, James Sicily, Will Day

C: Harry Morrison, James Worpel, Dylan Moore

HF: Massimo D'Ambrosio, Jack Gunston, Calsher Dear

FF: Jack Ginnivan, Mabior Chol, Blake Hardwick

FOL: Lloyd Meek, Jai Newcombe, Changkuoth Jiath

I/C: Josh Weddle, Connor Macdonald, Conor Nash, Nick Watson, Cam Mackenzie

EMG: Finn Maginness, Josh Ward, Jai Serong

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West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn Hawks Prediction

Prediction: Hawthorn to win by 14 points