Hawthorn vs Essendon – Round 1 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 AFL

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THE FACTS

When is Hawthorn vs Essendon on and what time does it start? Hawthorn vs Essendon will take place on Sunday 19th March, 2023 – 04:20 (UK)

Where is Hawthorn vs Essendon taking place? Hawthorn vs Essendon will take place at MCG in Melbourne, Australia

Where can I get tickets for Hawthorn vs Essendon? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Hawthorn vs Essendon

What television channel is Hawthorn vs Essendon on? In the UK, select matches each week will be televised on BT Sport and you can see their schedule here. For the TV channel in Australia, visit this link

Where can I stream Hawthorn vs Essendon? If the match is televised in the UK, then BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream it live via BT Sport Player. Additionally, those with a Watch AFL subscription can stream any 2023 AFL match live (outside of Australia). Those in Australia can stream any match live via AFL Live Pass

THE PREDICTION

Hawthorn and Essendon both ended in the bottom half of the ladder last time around and will hope to push for a spot in the top eight this year. The Hawks won three of their final four home matches so will hope to build on that while the Bombers will need to be better on the road having won just two of their listed away matches in 2022. With that record in mind, this could be a tricky start to the campaign for the Bombers with the hosts favoured to prevail.