Melbourne is still in the race for a top-two spot, but will have a tough task ahead with the Hawks at the MCG.
Hawthorn has won its last two matches against quality opposition, Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs.
The Demons went down to Carlton last week, but have been in strong form to finish the season.
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What time is the AFL today? Melbourne vs Hawthorn start time
Sunday's game between Melbourne and Hawthorn will start at 3.20pm AEST.
The game will be played at the MCG, Melbourne.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 3.20pm | 3.20pm | 3.20pm | 2.50pm | 1.20pm |
How to watch or livestream St Kilda vs Richmond
| Region | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | Tasmania | Darwin |
| Channel | Fox Sports 3/7mate | Fox Sports 3/Channel 7 | Fox Sports 3 | Fox Sports 3 | Fox Sports 3/Channel 7 | Fox Sports 3/Channel 7 | Fox Sports 3/Channel 7 |
| Broadcast time | 3.00pm | 3.00pm | 3.00pm | 2.30pm | 1.00pm | 3.00pm | 2.30pm |
The game will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports.
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Melbourne vs Hawthorn odds
Melbourne is favoured to win this game, paying $1.26 to Hawthorn's $3.85 per BlueBet.
Melbourne vs Hawthorn Round 23 team lists and substitute
Melbourne's starting 22
Substitute: TBC at 2.20pm AEST
| Full Back | Trent Rivers | Steven May | Jake Bowey |
| Half Back | Judd McVee | Joel Smith | Jake Lever |
| Centre | Christian Salem | Jack Viney | Ed Langdon |
| Half Forward | Tom Sparrow | Jake Melksham | Alex Neal-Bullen |
| Full Forward | Kysaiah Pickett | Jacob van Rooyen | Lachie Hunter |
| Followers | Max Gawn | Clayton Oliver | Christian Petracca |
| Interchange | Bailey Laurie | Angus Brayshaw | Adam Tomlinson |
| Kade Chandler | |||
| Emergencies | James Jordon | Josh Schache | Brodie Grundy |
| Charlie Spargo |
INS: Adam Tomlinson, Bailey Laurie
OUT: Brodie Grundy (omitted), James Jordan (omitted), Michael Hibberd (sub)
Hawthorn's starting 22
Substitute: TBC at 2.20pm AEST
| Full Back | James Blanck | Blake Hardwick | James Sicily |
| Half Back | Jarman Impey | Jack Scrimshaw | Harry Morrison |
| Centre | Josh Weddle | James Worpel | Karl Amon |
| Half Forward | Will Day | Luke Breust | Josh Ward |
| Full Forward | Dylan Moore | Jacob Koschitzke | Finn Maginness |
| Followers | Ned Reeves | Jai Newcombe | Conor Nash |
| Interchange | Ned Long | Connor Macdonald | Denver Grainger-Barras |
| Max Ramsden | |||
| Emergencies | Brandon Ryan | Tyler Brockman | Henry Hustwaite |
| Jai Serong |
INS: Max Ramsden, Ned Long
OUT: Bailey Macdonald (sub), Chad Wingard (injured), Mitch Lewis (injured)