Hawks and Bombers Face Off in Friday Night Blockbuster
Alright, footy fans, strap in because we’ve got a blockbuster on our hands tonight! It’s Hawthorn taking on Essendon at the iconic MCG, and this one promises to be a cracker. The final teams are locked in, the substitutes are named, and we are all set for an electric round-one showdown under the Friday night lights.
The Hawks are coming off a huge win over Sydney in their season opener, proving that last year’s surge wasn’t a fluke. They dominated the Swans at the SCG and will be looking to carry that momentum into tonight’s clash against their long-time rivals. But standing in their way are the Bombers, a team determined to make a statement after a couple of middling seasons.
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Historically, Essendon has had the upper hand in this matchup, having only lost once to Hawthorn since 2018. And let’s not forget last year’s round-one meeting where the Bombers thrashed the Hawks. But this is a new season, and the Hawks are ready to flip the script.
A few big names will be making their mark tonight. For the Bombers, pick No.13 Isaac Kako is set to make his AFL debut, while Jaxon Prior, the former Brisbane defender, will be donning the red and black for the first time. On the Hawks’ side, Josh Ward steps in to replace the injured James Worpel (ankle). The substitutes have also been locked in—Sam Frost for the Hawks and Jade Gresham for the Bombers.
The atmosphere at the ‘G is electric, with both sets of fans out in full force. The first bounce is moments away, and all eyes are on this fierce rivalry. Can the Hawks build on their momentum and break their losing streak against the Bombers? Or will Essendon continue their dominance over their old foes?
Get ready for a night of high-intensity footy, big moments, and, no doubt, plenty of controversy. Follow the action live and see which team will walk away with the early season bragging rights!
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