Richmond Tigers vs Hawthorn Hawks Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: AFL Round 14, 2024
The most anticipated fixture of the AFL Round 14 takes place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday when the Richmond Tigers clash with the Hawthorn Hawks. A mammoth crowd is expected at the stadium to witness Richmond legend Dustin Martin play his 300th AFL game.
AFL fans had to wait a week for Martin's 300th game after he was rested in Round 13. However, in his absence, Adem Yze's men secured their second win of the season with an eight-point victory over Adelaide.
While Richmond will hope to mark the milestone for their star midfielder with another victory, they will need to be at their best as they go up against one of the most in-form teams in the league.
Hawthorn have won five of their last six matches and are gunning for a fourth consecutive victory.
Last week, the Hawks defeated GWS Giants by six points and will look to spoil the party for Richmond with a top-eight spot in sight.
On paper, the Hawks are the favorites to win this matchup, but Richmond could pull an upset on a big evening.
The Tigers have not lost to the Hawthorns since 2020 and could extend this record with a solid team performance this weekend.
Richmond Tigers vs Hawthorn Hawks Form Guide
Richmond Tigers Form Guide (LLLLW): The Richmond Tigers are 17th in the AFL ladder.
Hawthorn Hawks Form Guide (WLWWW): The Hawthorn Hawks are 12th in the AFL ladder.
Richmond Tigers vs Hawthorn Hawks Team News
Richmond
Injured: Judson Clarke (ACL), Liam Fawcett (Back), Mate Colina (Back), Dylan Grimes (Back), Josh Gibcus (ACL), Tom Lynch (Hamstring), Sam Naismith (ACL), Tylar Young (ACL), Jack Ross (Foot), Dion Prestia (Calf), Maurice Rioli jnr (Ankle), Mykelti Lefau (ACL), Jacob Hopper (Hamstring), Marlion Pickett (Calf)
Suspended: none
Hawthorn
Injured: James Blanck (Knee), Mitch Lewis (Knee), Will McCabe (Back), Sam Butler (Leg), Ned Reeves (Back), Chad Wingard (Calf), Ethan Phillips (Knee), Cooper Stephens (Achilles), Lloyd Meek (Ankle), Bailey Macdonald (Hip), Jack O'Sullivan (Hamstring)
Suspended: none
Richmond Tigers vs Hawthorn Hawks Predicted Lineups
Richmond
FB: Ben Miller, Nathan Broad, Noah Balta
HB:Nick Vlastuin, Tom Brown, Daniel Rioli
C: Kamdyn McIntosh, Liam Baker, Hugo Ralphsmith
HF: Rhyan Mansell, Shai Bolton, Seth Campbell
FF: Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin, Noah Cumberland
FOL: Toby Nankervis, Tim Taranto, Thomson Dow
I/C: Tyler Sonsie, Jacob Koschitzke, Kane McAuliffe, Jack Graham, Jayden Short
EMG: James Trezise, Sam Banks, Kaleb Smith
Hawthorn
FB: Jarman Impey, Sam Frost, Jack Scrimshaw
HB: Karl Amon, James Sicily, Will Day
C: Josh Weddle, Dylan Moore, James Worpel
HF: Cam Mackenzie, Jack Gunston, Connor Macdonald
FF: Jack Ginnivan, Mabior Chol, Luke Breust
FOL: Lloyd Meek, Jai Newcombe, Changkuoth Jiath
I/C: Nick Watson, Massimo D'Ambrosio, Conor Nash, Calsher Dear, Blake Hardwick
EMG: Jai Serong, Max Ramsden, Harry Morrison
Richmond Tigers vs Hawthorn Hawks Prediction
Prediction: Hawthorn to win by 28 points