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Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL Tips - Doggies extend Hawks losing skid

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Thu 05 Jun 2025 07:26

Jeremy Darke 05 Jun 2025

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Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks expert predictions for Thursday’s Round 13 AFL game
The game will be played at Marvel Stadium, with the bounce at 7:30 PM (AEST)
Tom Liberatore expected to achieve 30+ disposals, influencing midfield dominance.
Adam Treloar's return strengthens Bulldog's strategy against the Hawk's defence.

Jez's Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL Tips

Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks, Round 13 2025 - Expert Prediction

The Western Bulldogs will hand the Hawks their fourth consecutive loss when they beat Hawthorn on Thursday night by a 1-39 margin.

Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks, Round 13 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Western Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Western Bulldogs Team News
Western Bulldogs Team List
Hawthorn Hawks Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Hawthorn Hawks Team News
Hawthorn Hawks Team List
Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL 2025 Round 13 FAQ’s

Hawthorn are on their longest losing run since the opening 5 rounds of the 2024 season and it will extend to a fourth loss when they take on the Bulldogs who have been stepping up and putting in strong performances to start the year, despite carrying some tough injuries.

The return of 2024 All-Australian Adam Treloar will boost the Western Bulldogs even more and add bigger problems to the Hawks ability to win the stoppages or restrict points from restarts. Stoppages have been the strength of the Bulldogs this season while the Hawks have struggled and this is where the game will be decided.

Tom Liberatore has been amongst the best in the AFL this season and is averaging just under 30 disposals per game, expect the Dogs midfield to dominate and get his hands all over the ball and win the transitions with over 30 disposals in this match.

The Western Bulldogs have won all 4 matches at Marvel Stadium in 2025.
Western Bulldogs are ranked 1st in Points From Stoppage vs Hawthorn's defence ranked 12th
The Western Bulldogs have scored 96 points or more in their last 7 matches.
Tom Liberatore has had 30+ disposals in his last 3 matches.

Head to Head

The Hawks got the better of the Bulldogs twice last season, including a clobbering in week 1 of the finals where Hawthorn got up 99-62 at the MCG.

Hawthorn have won the last 3 matches against the Western Bulldogs, however, the pair split the head-to-head count 4-4 in the last 8 matches since the 2020 season.

Western Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
3-2	3-2	3-2

A little unfamiliar inaccuracy hurt the Bulldogs back in Round 11 when they went down to Geelong 127-113, despite having 6 more scoring shots than the Cats, going into their bye-round with a bitter taste in their mouth.

Otherwise Luke Beveridge has to be happy with how his side has responded under adversity, starting the season battling through injuries and still find themselves in ninth on the ladder with six wins and 5 losses.

The midfield of the Bulldogs has been a standout with Tom Liberatore leading his side with an average of 29.2 disposals per game which is seeing the dogs dominate the stoppages and centre clearances, leading the league in both categories in 2025.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
6-5	7-4	3-5	3-0

Western Bulldogs Team News

The good news for the Bulldogs is that Adam Treloar should return on Thursday night against the Hawks.

Sam Darcy is nearing a return from his knee injury but is still a few weeks away.

Western Bulldogs Team List

B: L.Cleary, J.O’Donnell, R.Gardner

HB: L.Bramble, R.Lobb, B.Dale

C: B.Williams, E.Richards, J.Freijah

HF: R.Sanders, A.Naughton, M.Kennedy

F: L.Vandermeer, B.Khamis, R.West

FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli – C, T.Liberatore

I/C: S.Davidson, J.Dolan, J.Harmes, L.McNeil, A.Treloar

EMG: N.Coffield, C.Hynes, L.Jaques

In: – R.Gardner, J.Dolan, A.Treloar

Out: – O.Baker (Omitted), J.Johannisen (Illness), T.Duryea (Omitted)

Hawthorn Hawks Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
2-3	3-2	1-4

The Hawks are on their longest losing skid since opening 2024 with 5 straight losses. A crushing 51-point loss to league leaders Collingwood on Friday night has shaken the boots of the Hawks, handing them their third consecutive loss.

The Hawks were unable to shut down the barrage of pressure, with the Pies finding their forwards in good areas and completing at a 64.6% efficiency rate inside 50.

It was the second game in a row that the Hawks have been hit hard by a top opponent after Brisbane handed them a 33-point defeat the week prior. In both matches the Hawks have been giving up too much cheap ball with 60+ turnovers in each match.

Hawthorn have also been struggling at the stoppages in 2025, ranked 17th in the AFL winning just 23.4 per game.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
7-5	5-7	5-4	2-1

Hawthorn Hawks Team News

James Sicily is out this week and will not return until after the Hawks bye in Round 15.

Hawthorn Hawks Team List

B: J.Battle, T.Barrass, S.Mitchell

HB: J.Impey, J.Weddle, K.Amon

C: C.Macdonald, C.Nash, H.Morrison

HF: B.Hardwick, S.Butler, D.Moore – C

F: M.Ramsden, M.Chol, J.Gunston

FOLL: L.Meek, J.Newcombe, J.Ward

I/C: J.Ginnivan, C.Jiath, J.Worpel, M.D’Ambrosio, F.Maginness

EMG: C.Mackenzie, J.Serong, S.Frost

In: – S.Mitchell, S.Butler, M.Ramsden

Out: – J.Sicily (Injured), N.Watson (Illness), J.Scrimshaw (Managed)

Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL 2025 Round 13 FAQ’s

How to watch Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL 2025 Round 13?

You can watch the Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL 2025 Round 13 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL 2025 Round 13?

To buy tickets to the Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL 2025 Round 13 game check the AFL website or the official Western Bulldogs site.

Verdict

Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn

Tom Liberatore will lead his team with 30+ disposals as the Bulldogs kick over 93.5 points and win by a 1-39 margin against the Hawks.

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