GWS vs. Hawthorn Predictions – AFL Round 0 2026

We have GWS vs. Hawthorn predictions for AFL Round 0 on Saturday, March 7 at 4:15pm at ENGIE Stadium.

Super Saturday kicks off with the Giants vs. Hawks, and we have Hawthorn getting their season off to a fast start.

GWS vs. Hawthorn Predictions

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Best Bet

We expect Hawthorn to win the game outright against GWS, and the $2.20 odds for a 1-39 victory are too good to pass up.

There is always a chance of Hawthorn winning by 40+ points, but GWS is a handy team, and it should keep it close enough to not get blown out at home.

It could also be a one-score game, so instead of taking the Hawks –9.5, which comes with risk, there is less risk in backing the 1-39 margin. Take the better odds from bookmakers and include them in your AFL picks this week.

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Same Game Multi

Jack Gunston spearheads the offence for the Hawks. He ended last season with a stack of goals, scoring 20 goals from his last five games. He did his best to get Hawthorn to the promised land, and he should start 2026 with a bang.

Jesse Hogan should have a good game for the home team. He scored three goals in his last AFL game, and we’re taking the short odds at $1.55 for him to score 2+ goals.

The over has cashed in the Giants’ last four games, and with Hawthorn likely to score a sizable total, the game should go over 170.5 points. They have a potent offence, and the final score could be around 94-86.

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Best Value Bet

Gunston is one of the more aggressive scorers in the AFL, and he’ll look to get forward early and take a mark inside 50.

He is also a chance of scoring a running goal, and with Hawthorn likely to start fast, he should be the one taking one of the first few attempts.

His accuracy is why we like this pick, and punters get $8.75 from bookmakers. It’s a good price in a tough market to hit, and we have confidence in the experienced 34-year-old.