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### Match Preview: Essendon Bombers vs. Hawthorn Hawks
As the Essendon Bombers prepare to host the Hawthorn Hawks on March 13, 2026, both teams look to kickstart their seasons after a challenging start, each coming off recent performances that have yet to yield victories. The pressures of an early season often reveal tactical nuances that can shape a team’s trajectory, and this matchup presents a compelling opportunity for both sides to showcase their strengths.
Historically, Essendon has been known for its aggressive attacking style, focusing on ball movement and strong forward 50 entries. On the other hand, Hawthorn, recognized for its disciplined defensive structure and strategic ball use, will aim to neutralize the Bombers’ offensive threats while creating scoring opportunities through fast transition play.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 4 for the home team and 1.25 for the away team, reflecting Hawthorn’s slight edge in pre-match expectations based on past performances. However, with both teams entering the contest winless, it’s difficult to predict the outcome. Fans can anticipate a competitive clash, with both sides eager to secure their first points of the season and boost morale moving forward.
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| Essendon 23.8% |
Hawthorn 76.2% |
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Latest Results
| 27.08.25 Gold Coast Suns – Essendon Bombers – 153:58 21.08.25 Essendon Bombers – Carlton Blues – 56:90 15.08.25 Essendon Bombers – St Kilda Saints – 75:77 08.08.25 Geelong Cats – Essendon Bombers – 109:65 02.08.25 Sydney Swans – Essendon Bombers – 68:54 |
19.09.25 Geelong Cats – Hawthorn Hawks – 115:85 12.09.25 Adelaide Crows – Hawthorn Hawks – 67:101 06.09.25 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Hawthorn Hawks – 88:107 24.08.25 Brisbane Lions – Hawthorn Hawks – 89:79 16.08.25 Hawthorn Hawks – Melbourne Demons – 92:56 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 14.03.25 Hawthorn Hawks – Essendon Bombers – 111:85 15.03.24 Essendon Bombers – Hawthorn Hawks – 107:83 19.03.23 Hawthorn Hawks – Essendon Bombers – 65:124 07.05.22 Essendon Bombers – Hawthorn Hawks – 108:81 20.06.21 Hawthorn Hawks – Essendon Bombers – 73:86 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sydney Swans | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 132:69 | 191.30 | 4 |
| 2 | Gold Coast Suns | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 125:69 | 181.16 | 4 |
| 3 | Geelong Cats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 69:125 | 55.20 | 0 |
| 4 | Carlton Blues | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 69:132 | 52.27 | 0 |
| 5 | Adelaide Crows | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 6 | Brisbane Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 7 | Collingwood Magpies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 8 | Essendon Bombers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 9 | Fremantle Dockers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 10 | Hawthorn Hawks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 11 | Melbourne Demons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 12 | North Melbourne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 13 | Port Adelaide Power | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 14 | Richmond Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 15 | St Kilda Saints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 17 | Western Bulldogs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
| 18 | GWS Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | – | 0 |
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