The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Adelaide Crows at 1.09 — an implied 86% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Essendon Bombers: opened 7.40, closed 6.60 (14%)
• Adelaide Crows: opened 1.07, closed 1.09 (86%)

Half-time: Essendon Bombers 47 - 97 Adelaide Crows.

Adelaide Crows — recent form

• 2026-07-03West Coast 74-99 Adelaide Crows
• 2026-06-20Adelaide Crows 79-62 Melbourne Demons

Essendon Bombers — recent form

• 2026-07-25Hawthorn Hawks 132-39 Essendon Bombers
• 2026-07-05Essendon Bombers 50-117 St Kilda Saints
• 2026-06-28North Melbourne Kangaroos 79-65 Essendon Bombers