Hawthorn v GWS Preview, UTAS Stadium

Hawthorn have become one of the most in-form teams of the AFL after four wins from their
last five games. They should be undefeated in that period having given up a big lead against
Port Adelaide.The Hawks have an imposing record in Launceston and will throw up a
serious challenge to GWS, who had the bye last week following a memorable win against
Geelong. GWS have stars everywhere you turn and should get the job done if they are a
serious premiership contender. But the Hawks are one of the honest teams in the
competition and can never be discounted from any game.

TIP: GWS by 13 points, Josh Kelly to have 20 or more possessions

Looking for AFL betting tips on this one? History points to a tight contest. Hawthorn have never lost a home game to GWS at Launceston, and their six-point comeback win there in 2024 came after trailing by 19 at half-time. They also won by 12 at UTAS Stadium in Round 3, 2025, then beat the Giants again in that year’s elimination final, 107 to 88. GWS can still hurt anyone through the middle, so don’t expect a blowout. For AFL tips and any AFL prediction, weigh recent form, venue record and midfield numbers before locking anything in. Always bet responsibly.