The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Geelong Cats at 1.53 — an implied 61% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Carlton Blues: opened 2.30, closed 2.41 (39%)
• Geelong Cats: opened 1.57, closed 1.53 (61%)

Half-time: Geelong Cats 73 - 50 Carlton Blues.

Carlton Blues — recent form

• 2026-08-29Melbourne Demons 55-73 Carlton Blues
• 2026-08-22Carlton Blues 119-82 Fremantle Dockers
• 2026-08-09St Kilda Saints 61-100 Carlton Blues
• 2026-08-01Carlton Blues 154-78 Brisbane Lions

Geelong Cats — recent form

• 2026-08-22Geelong Cats 127-76 Richmond Tigers
• 2026-08-15North Melbourne Kangaroos 110-118 Geelong Cats
• 2026-07-30Collingwood 71-97 Geelong Cats
• 2026-07-24Melbourne Demons 97-117 Geelong Cats
• 2026-07-02Geelong Cats 88-111 Brisbane Lions