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**Match Preview: West Coast Eagles vs. Hawthorn Hawks**
On August 23, 2026, the West Coast Eagles host the Hawthorn Hawks in what promises to be a riveting AFL clash at Optus Stadium. The Eagles have struggled significantly, managing to secure victory in none of their last five outings. This recent form raises concerns regarding their defensive cohesion and scoring ability, which will be tested against a robust Hawks side.
Conversely, Hawthorn enters this matchup buoyed by a strong run of form, winning four of their last five matches. Their offensive prowess has been backed by effective midfield play and a solid defensive structure, making them a formidable opponent.
Bookmakers reflect this disparity in form with odds of 5.8 for West Coast as home underdogs and 1.11 for the Hawks. The Eagles must elevate their performance, particularly in tackling and ball movement, to turn their fortunes around and capitalize on home advantage.
While Hawthorn’s recent success makes them the favorites, the unpredictable nature of AFL ensures that West Coast’s home ground can inspire an upset. Both teams will need to adapt quickly to the match dynamics, leaving the outcome intriguingly open.
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| West Coast 15.2% |
Draw 2.2% |
Hawthorn 82.6% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.80 | 125.00 | 1.11 | |
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5.8 | 1.1 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Greater Western Sydney Giants – West Coast Eagles – 111:57 09.08.26 West Coast Eagles – Collingwood Magpies – 98:117 01.08.26 Richmond Tigers – West Coast Eagles – 84:73 24.07.26 Fremantle Dockers – West Coast Eagles – 112:42 18.07.26 West Coast Eagles – Brisbane Lions – 69:93 |
15.08.26 Hawthorn Hawks – Collingwood Magpies – 92:92 07.08.26 Brisbane Lions – Hawthorn Hawks – 125:58 31.07.26 Hawthorn Hawks – North Melbourne Kangaroos – 99:83 25.07.26 Hawthorn Hawks – Essendon Bombers – 132:39 18.07.26 Richmond Tigers – Hawthorn Hawks – 52:122 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.04.25 Hawthorn Hawks – West Coast Eagles – 124:74 30.06.24 West Coast Eagles – Hawthorn Hawks – 33:94 20.05.23 Hawthorn Hawks – West Coast Eagles – 142:26 16.07.22 Hawthorn Hawks – West Coast Eagles – 102:77 08.05.21 Hawthorn Hawks – West Coast Eagles – 60:98 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Fremantle Dockers | 22 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 2204:1547 | 142.47 | 76 |
| 2 | Sydney Swans | 22 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 2420:1799 | 134.52 | 68 |
| 3 | Brisbane Lions | 22 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 2340:1958 | 119.51 | 60 |
| 4 | Hawthorn Hawks | 22 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 2153:1836 | 117.27 | 60 |
| 5 | Melbourne Demons | 22 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 2214:1991 | 111.20 | 60 |
| 6 | Geelong Cats | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 2222:1849 | 120.17 | 56 |
| 7 | Adelaide Crows | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 2012:1748 | 115.10 | 56 |
| 8 | Collingwood Magpies | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 1925:1815 | 106.06 | 52 |
| 9 | Western Bulldogs | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 1793:1905 | 94.12 | 50 |
| 10 | Carlton Blues | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 1888:1896 | 99.58 | 46 |
| 11 | St Kilda Saints | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 1950:1871 | 104.22 | 40 |
| 12 | GWS Giants | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 1972:1938 | 101.75 | 40 |
| 13 | North Melbourne | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 1862:2052 | 90.74 | 36 |
| 14 | Gold Coast Suns | 22 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 1908:2048 | 93.16 | 32 |
| 15 | Port Adelaide Power | 22 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 1699:1953 | 86.99 | 24 |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 22 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1570:2226 | 70.53 | 16 |
| 17 | Richmond Tigers | 22 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1407:2240 | 62.81 | 12 |
| 18 | Essendon Bombers | 22 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1506:2373 | 63.46 | 8 |
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