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The Hawks host the SUNS on Saturday afternoon eAFL at Marvel Stadium. Hawthorn is coming off a 37-point loss to North Melbourne last weekend, in what was a relatively low-scoring battle. However, the Hawks' earlier season form is strong, and they are currently adrift of third place only on percentage. Tom Scully was brave for the Hawks in their loss, notching up 25 workmanlike possessions, while Liam Shiels kicked a goal to go along with his 23 possessions.
The SUNS battled to contain the Saints early in their tussle on Sunday afternoon, but managed to power away in the second half to record a strong 43-point win. Ben King was again a difference for the SUNS up forward, kicking four straight goals. Big man Jarrod Witts continued his dominant early-season form, with 19 possessions and 5 tackles to go along with his 14 hitouts.
KEY STATISTICS
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[TD valign="top"] Hawthorn Hawks [/TD][TD valign="top"] Gold Coast Suns [/TD]
[TD valign="top"] Last [/TD][TD valign="top"]Lost to North Melbourne by 37 Points [/TD][TD valign="top"]Defeated St. Kilda by 43 points [/TD]
[TD valign="top"] Goals [/TD][TD valign="top"]Jonathon Patton - 26 goals[/TD][TD valign="top"]Ben King - 30 goals[/TD]
[TD valign="top"] Disposals [/TD][TD valign="top"]Ricky Henderson - 167 disposals[/TD][TD valign="top"]Jarrod Witts - 165 disposals[/TD]
[TD valign="top"] Tackles [/TD][TD valign="top"]James Worpel - 36 tackles[/TD][TD valign="top"]Touk Miller- 45 tackles[/TD]
[TD valign="top"] Fantasy [/TD][TD valign="top"]James Worpel - 600 DT points[/TD][TD valign="top"]Jarrod Witts - 663 DT points[/TD]
Key Match-Ups
James Frawley vs Ben King
King is in hot goal-kicking form right now, currently sitting in fifth in the race for the Coleman. Frawley held up his end of the bargain against the Roos, holding Ben Brown goalless in their clash last weekend. Can the proud Hawks star hold down the young buck from the SUNS?
James Worpel vs Touk Miller
What a battle this promises to be! Two young and tough midfielders battling it out under the roof at Marvel. Both players are in hot form, but who will come out on top on Saturday afternoon?
Prediction - The SUNS' away form is ominous, so we're predicting Jarrod Witts to again give the SUNS first use of the ball and lead them to a 10-point win.
Here is the Hawks club forum: Hawks Board eAFL Thread
Here is the SUNS club forum: SUNS Board eAFL Thread
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