Round 24 Preview — 2026 AFL SeasonAFL Analytics

West Coast v Hawthorn

West Coast 4–18. Hawthorn 14–7. H2H Hawks 4–1. Unanimous 82.4%, +33.5. Strong tip: Hawthorn by 30.

SavvyPlays · 20 Aug 2026 · Optus Stadium, Perth · Sunday 23 August · 5:20PM AWST

West Coast are 4–18 and 3–7 at Optus Stadium. Hawthorn are 14–7 and 5–4 away. The H2H is Hawthorn 4–1 with wins by 50, 61, 116, and 25. Unanimous at 82.4%. Even the Perth trip can’t save West Coast.

SavvyPlays Tip — Strong

01Hawthorn by 30

Hawthorn’s H2H dominance over West Coast (4–1, including wins by 50, 61, and 116) makes this predictable despite the Perth venue. West Coast at 4–18 and 3–7 at home have no fortress advantage. Hawthorn drew with Collingwood last round but remain 14–7 and 5–4 away.

Unanimous: 30/30 at 82.4% with +33.5. We’re at +30.

4–18

West Coast Season

14–7

Hawthorn Season

3–7

WCE Home

Hawks 4–1

H2H Last 5

30/30 Hawks, 82.4%

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Data & Methodology

Team records sourced from AFL Tables with exact team ID matching. Model consensus sourced directly from the Squiggle API (30 models). Kickoff times verified from afl.com.au. All figures verified as of 20 August 2026.