Tipped to be a one-sided affair, Melbourne will take on Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday.
The Demons escaped with a victory against Gold Coast last week and will hope to put a stronger performance together against their old foes.
However, the Hawks have challenged Simon Goodwin's club in their past two outings, resulting in a draw and a 10-point loss to Melbourne.
Dees fans will be glad that Jacob van Rooyen successfully appealed his suspension and will feature on the weekend while premiership players Charlie Spargo and Michael Hibberd return.
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The first bounce of the game between Hawthorn and Melbourne will be at 4:35pm AEST, at the MCG in Melbourne.
What time is the AFL today? Hawthorn vs Melbourne start time
Saturday afternoon's game between Hawthorn and Melbourne will begin at 4:35pm AEST.
The game will be held at the MCG in Melbourne.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 4:35pm | 4:35pm | 4:35pm | 4:05pm | 2:35pm |
How to watch or livestream Hawthorn vs Melbourne
Fox Footy will broadcast Saturday afternoon's game.
Coverage on Fox Footy will start from 4:30 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 4:35 pm AEST.
Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
| TV Channel | Fox Footy |
| Live stream | Kayo Sports |
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Hawthorn vs Melbourne odds
Melbourne are favoured to win this game, paying $1.08 to Hawthorn's $8.00 to win per BlueBet.
Hawthorn vs Melbourne round 9 team lists
Hawthorn's starting 22
| Full Back | James Sicily | Sam Frost | Josh Weddle |
| Half Back | Seamus Mitchell | James Blanck | Jarman Impey |
| Centre | Conor Nash | Jai Newcombe | Karl Amon |
| Half Forward | James Worpel | Lloyd Meek | Chad Wingard |
| Full Forward | Dylan Moore | Mitch Lewis | Luke Breust |
| Followers | Ned Reeves | Will Day | Cam Mackenzie |
| Interchange | Changkuoth Jiath | Sam Butler | Blake Hardwick |
| Harry Morrison |
INS: Cam Mackenzie, Changkuoth Jiath, James Blanck, Luke Breust, Sam Butler
OUTS: Connor Macdonald (Illness), Fergus Greene (Omitted), Jack Scrimshaw (Omitted), Josh Ward (Injured), Lachlan Bramble (Sub), Tyler Brockman (Suspension)
Melbourne's starting 22
| Full Back | Angus Brayshaw | Steven May | Michael Hibberd |
| Half Back | Judd McVee | Jake Lever | Jake Bowey |
| Centre | Ed Langdon | Clayton Oliver | Alex Neal-Bullen |
| Half Forward | Bayley Fritsch | Brodie Grundy | Lachie Hunter |
| Full Forward | Kade Chandler | Jacob van Rooyen | Kysaiah Pickett |
| Followers | Max Gawn | Christian Petracca | Jack Viney |
| Interchange | Charlie Spargo | Trent Rivers | Tom Sparrow |
| Harrison Petty |
INS: Charlie Spargo, Michael Hibberd
OUTS: Daniel Turner (Omitted), James Harmes (Sub), James Jordon (Omitted)