The market's verdict

The betting market closed with GWS Giants at 1.14 — an implied 82% chance. The favourite delivered.

• West Coast: opened 5.80, closed 5.20 (18%)
• GWS Giants: opened 1.12, closed 1.14 (82%)

Half-time: GWS Giants 87 - 40 West Coast.

West Coast — recent form

• 2026-08-09West Coast 98-117 Collingwood
• 2026-08-02Richmond Tigers 84-73 West Coast
• 2026-07-24Fremantle Dockers 112-42 West Coast
• 2026-07-03West Coast 74-99 Adelaide Crows

GWS Giants — recent form

• 2026-08-09GWS Giants 77-79 Gold Coast Suns
• 2026-08-01Port Adelaide Power 63-75 GWS Giants
• 2026-07-25GWS Giants 88-138 Sydney Swans
• 2026-07-04GWS Giants 109-88 Fremantle Dockers
• 2026-06-26Hawthorn Hawks 95-69 GWS Giants