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Hawthorn Hawks vs North Melbourne Kangaroos

117.6 - 69.5
Model Score

UTAS Stadium

Over 175.5 (15.4% edge)
Best Prop: James Sicily Under 22.5 Disposals

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Tips and Prediction

Hawthorn vs North Melbourne, Round 21 2026

The Verdict

Hawthorn carry a 3-game winning streak into UTAS Stadium. Model total 187.1 vs market 175.5. Over 175.5 is our top play.

Why This Matters

The market has the total at 175.5. Our model puts it at 187.1, a 11.6-point gap. That is a 15.4% edge on the Over 175.5. Both squads' defensive stats back the lower total.

Team News

Form and Injury Context

Latest information heading into Round 15

Hawthorn Hawks

Mitch Lewis out. Injury concerns: Amon 1-2 weeks, Hustwaite test. Aidan Schubert, Will McCabe expected to play. Check AFL.com.au for the latest update.

North Melbourne Kangaroos

Comben fitness test crucial ahead of Hawks clash. Tom Blamires in.

Statistical Comparison

Key Stats Dashboard

Five-game rolling averages - 2026 season

Hawthorn
North Melbourne
403.8 Disposals 389.8
Hawthorn adv
71.6 Intercepts 58.8
Hawthorn adv
61.2 Tackles 47.4
Hawthorn adv
71 Turnovers 57
North Melbourne adv
61.6 Inside 50s 49.8
Hawthorn adv
The Key Number

North Melbourne hold a Disposals advantage: 389.8 vs 403.8 per game.

Form Guide

Last 5 Results

Hawthorn
WWWLW
Avg Scored108.6
Avg Conceded67.4
O/U Record8-10-0
ATS Record8-10
Home Record8-2
North Melbourne
LLLLW
Avg Scored70.8
Avg Conceded82.4
O/U Record9-9-0
ATS Record9-9
Away Record2-6
Head-to-Head

Recent Meetings

Last 5 matches

SeasonRndHomeScoreAwayWinnerATSO/U
2025 R16 Hawthorn Hawks 150 - 65 North Melbourne Kangaroos Hawthorn W O
2024 R24 Hawthorn Hawks 170 - 46 North Melbourne Kangaroos Hawthorn W O
2024 R6 North Melbourne Kangaroos 68 - 113 Hawthorn Hawks Hawthorn L O
2023 R18 North Melbourne Kangaroos 40 - 88 Hawthorn Hawks Hawthorn L U
2023 R3 Hawthorn Hawks 80 - 61 North Melbourne Kangaroos Hawthorn W U

Hawthorn Hawks 5-0 in last 5. The most recent clash saw Hawthorn win 150 - 65 at Hawthorn in R16 2025. Three of the last four meetings have produced Under totals.

Matchup Analysis

Form Analysis

Hawthorn Hawks Form Analysis

Last five: W W W L W. Hawthorn are riding a 3-game winning streak. Averaging 108.6 scored and 67.4 conceded over the past five games. Their Disposals home average sits at 403.8. Their home record 8-2 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

North Melbourne Kangaroos Form Analysis

Last five: L L L L W. North Melbourne are in the middle of a 4-game losing run. Averaging 70.8 scored and 82.4 conceded over the past five games. Their Inside 50s away average sits at 49.8. Their away record 2-6 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

Player Markets

Player Props & Watch List

Model disposal leans and standout performers from recent head-to-heads

PlayerTeamLineModel5g AvgLean
James Sicily Hawthorn Hawks U22.5 19.1 21.8 UNDER -3.4
Luke Parker North Melbourne Kangaroos U25.5 23.4 26.0 UNDER -2.1
Jai Newcombe Hawthorn Hawks U27.5 25.7 24.6 UNDER -1.8
Luke Davies-Uniacke North Melbourne Kangaroos O23.5 25.3 24.6 OVER +1.8
Caleb Daniel North Melbourne Kangaroos U24.5 23.3 24.8 UNDER -1.2

Note: in-play betting on AFL is prohibited online in Australia. All player prop markets must be placed pre-game.

H2H Standout Performers

Jai Newcombe (Hawthorn)
Jai Newcombe (Hawthorn), Midfielder. 26.1 disp / 0.32 gls avg. 27 disposals vs North Melbourne Kangaroos R16 2025.
Jarman Impey (Hawthorn)
Jarman Impey (Hawthorn), Defender. 23.9 disp / 0.18 gls avg.
Josh Ward (Hawthorn)
Josh Ward (Hawthorn), Midfielder. 22.8 disp / 0.16 gls avg.
Harry Sheezel (North Melbourne)
Harry Sheezel (North Melbourne), Midfielder. 31.5 disp / 0.47 gls avg.
Luke Parker (North Melbourne)
Luke Parker (North Melbourne), Defender. 25.4 disp / 0.11 gls avg. 29 disposals vs Hawthorn Hawks R16 2025.
Luke Davies-Uniacke (North Melbourne)
Luke Davies-Uniacke (North Melbourne), Midfielder. 24.9 disp / 0.26 gls avg. 28 disposals vs Hawthorn Hawks R16 2025.
Model Bets

Ranked Bet Recommendations

MarketBetLinePriceEdgeConfidenceNotes
Total Over 175.5 175.5 $1.88 15.4% edge Strong Model total 187.1 vs market 175.5. Gap: 11.6 points.
Spread Hawthorn Hawks -36.5 -36.5 $1.90 13.0% edge Strong Model has Hawthorn Hawks winning by 48.1. Market line: 36.5. Edge: 13.0%.
Prop James Sicily Under 22.5 22.5 N/A 3.4% edge None Model has James Sicily at 19.1 vs line 22.5. (price not available from market)
Our Verdict

Prediction & Best Bet

Predicted Score
117.6 - 69.5
Hawthorn - North Melbourne
Best Prop
James Sicily Under 22.5 Disposals
Top Edge
Total: 15.4%
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