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HOME · 4TH
Chatham Island Hawks
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5W · 4L
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AWAY · 8TH
Las Vegas Knights
1W · 8L
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The Verdict
Hawks to win comfortably — home advantage, the better scoring record makes them the clear favourites.
Predicted Score
Hawks
30
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Knights
17
Scouting Report
Hawks
Hawks don't have an obvious attacking tendency — they're comfortable playing multiple ways.
Their boot work has been tactical and varied. No single pattern to predict.
Edge over the opponent: outscoring opponents comfortably.
1 player unavailable (1 injured, 0 suspended). Manageable.
Playing at home — should feed off the crowd.
Knights
Knights haven't committed to one attacking style — they adapt week to week.
Their boot work has been tactical and varied. No single pattern to predict.
Cause for concern: struggling to put points on the board.
1 player unavailable (1 injured, 0 suspended). Manageable.
3 players showing fatigue (fitness below 60) — could be rested or underperform.
Tactical Battle
Two well-rounded sides who don't rely on one trick. Expect the game to be won in the little moments — a key tackle, a clutch kick, a moment of brilliance.
The marquee matchup: Mason Lino at Halfback against Matthew Ridge at Fullback. Whoever dominates their position could decide the contest.
Where to Target
On paper, Hawks' Wing stocks are the weakest link. That's where the damage could be done.
The Prop role is where Knights look most vulnerable. Hawks will have done their homework.
Scoring
The boot has been a weapon for Hawks this season — 83% conversion rate.
Momentum
Knights desperately need a win to stop the rot. Expect them to come out fired up.
Key Players
Blake Green
Halfback
1T · 7GP
Thomas Leuluai
Five-eighth
3T · 8GP
Tony Tatupu
Second-row
3T · 8GP
Chanel Harris-Tavita
Five-eighth
3T · 9GP
Ali Lauiti'iti
Second-row
1T · 9GP
Kieran Foran
Five-eighth
2T · 9GP
Chemistry
Hawks
50%
Knights
76%
Unavailable
Marcelo Montoyaminor
Konrad Hurrellminor
Head to Head
Hawks lead the season series 1-0 from 1 meeting. They'll be confident of maintaining that record at home.