Hawthorn vs North Melbourne Preview & Prediction | 2025 AFL | Regular Season | Round 16
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The Hawthorn Hawks will be aiming to consolidate their top-eight position, while the North Melbourne Kangaroos are full of confidence after causing the upset of the season and will be keen to prove it was no fluke.
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The prediction
Hawthorn (5th) entered their Round 15 bye fresh from a hard-fought 47-44 victory over Adelaide in Round 14. This well-rested and in-form Hawks outfit has exceeded all pre-season expectations and has turned their Launceston home ground into a formidable fortress.
Well-rested after the bye, Hawthorn midfielder Jai Newcombe will be looking to impose his physical will on the contest. A key driver in the Hawks' engine room, his combination with Jack Gunston and James Sicily has been potent.
North Melbourne (16th) is coming off a monumental 11-point upset win against Carlton (84-73) in Round 15. The stunning victory snapped a four-game winless streak and has injected a massive wave of belief into the young, developing side.
For North Melbourne, Tom Powell was the architect of their incredible upset victory over Carlton. He was the best player on the ground, gathering a massive 34 disposals and winning 8 crucial clearances.
The recent history is overwhelmingly in Hawthorn's favour. The Hawks have won the last five matches against the Kangaroos. Their most recent clash in Round 24, 2024, resulted in a crushing 124-point demolition by Hawthorn (170-46).
Despite North Melbourne's brilliant win last week, the odds are stacked against them. A well-rested Hawthorn, playing at their Tasmanian home ground and boasting a dominant head-to-head record, presents a monumental challenge for the young Kangaroos to overcome.
Hawthorn vs North Melbourne tip: Hawthorn to win by 25+ points
