The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Brisbane Lions at 1.17 — an implied 80% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Gold Coast Suns: opened 4.80, closed 4.70 (20%)
• Brisbane Lions: opened 1.16, closed 1.17 (80%)

Half-time: Brisbane Lions 70 - 41 Gold Coast Suns.

Gold Coast Suns — recent form

• 2026-08-09GWS Giants 77-79 Gold Coast Suns
• 2026-08-02Gold Coast Suns 105-114 Melbourne Demons
• 2026-07-25Carlton Blues 110-97 Gold Coast Suns
• 2026-07-04Gold Coast Suns 98-104 Collingwood
• 2026-06-28Fremantle Dockers 80-29 Gold Coast Suns

Brisbane Lions — recent form

• 2026-08-01Carlton Blues 154-78 Brisbane Lions
• 2026-07-26Brisbane Lions 126-67 Port Adelaide Power
• 2026-07-02Geelong Cats 88-111 Brisbane Lions
• 2026-06-25Brisbane Lions 120-83 Sydney Swans