The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Geelong Cats at 1.86 — an implied 50% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Geelong Cats: opened 1.93, closed 1.86 (50%)
• Melbourne Demons: opened 1.81, closed 1.87 (50%)

Half-time: Melbourne Demons 63 - 81 Geelong Cats.

Geelong Cats — recent form

• 2026-07-02Geelong Cats 88-111 Brisbane Lions
• 2026-06-18Fremantle Dockers 99-90 Geelong Cats

Melbourne Demons — recent form

• 2026-07-04Hawthorn Hawks 90-125 Melbourne Demons
• 2026-06-20Adelaide Crows 79-62 Melbourne Demons