The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hawthorn Hawks at 1.11 — an implied 84% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Hawthorn Hawks: opened 1.18, closed 1.11 (84%)
• North Melbourne Kangaroos: opened 4.40, closed 6.00 (16%)

Half-time: Hawthorn Hawks 68 - 69 North Melbourne Kangaroos.

North Melbourne Kangaroos — recent form

• 2026-07-26North Melbourne Kangaroos 62-93 St Kilda Saints
• 2026-07-05Port Adelaide Power 73-52 North Melbourne Kangaroos
• 2026-06-28North Melbourne Kangaroos 79-65 Essendon Bombers
• 2026-06-21Richmond Tigers 48-73 North Melbourne Kangaroos

Hawthorn Hawks — recent form

• 2026-07-25Hawthorn Hawks 132-39 Essendon Bombers
• 2026-07-04Hawthorn Hawks 90-125 Melbourne Demons
• 2026-06-26Hawthorn Hawks 95-69 GWS Giants
• 2026-06-19Gold Coast Suns 96-113 Hawthorn Hawks