The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hawthorn Hawks at 1.06 — an implied 89% chance. The favourite delivered.

• West Coast: opened 6.00, closed 8.20 (11%)
• Hawthorn Hawks: opened 1.11, closed 1.06 (89%)

Half-time: West Coast 31 - 85 Hawthorn Hawks.

Hawthorn Hawks — recent form

• 2026-08-01Hawthorn Hawks 99-83 North Melbourne Kangaroos
• 2026-07-25Hawthorn Hawks 132-39 Essendon Bombers
• 2026-07-04Hawthorn Hawks 90-125 Melbourne Demons
• 2026-06-26Hawthorn Hawks 95-69 GWS Giants

West Coast — recent form

• 2026-08-16GWS Giants 109-57 West Coast
• 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