The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Sydney Swans at 1.64 — an implied 57% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Sydney Swans: opened 1.15, closed 1.64 (57%)
• North Melbourne Kangaroos: opened 5.00, closed 2.17 (43%)

Half-time: Sydney Swans 75 - 54 North Melbourne Kangaroos.

North Melbourne Kangaroos — recent form

• 2026-08-15North Melbourne Kangaroos 110-118 Geelong Cats
• 2026-08-06Western Bulldogs 77-100 North Melbourne Kangaroos
• 2026-08-01Hawthorn Hawks 99-83 North Melbourne Kangaroos
• 2026-07-26North Melbourne Kangaroos 62-93 St Kilda Saints
• 2026-07-05Port Adelaide Power 73-52 North Melbourne Kangaroos

Sydney Swans — recent form

• 2026-08-16Essendon Bombers 76-106 Sydney Swans
• 2026-08-01St Kilda Saints 88-107 Sydney Swans
• 2026-07-25GWS Giants 88-138 Sydney Swans
• 2026-07-03Sydney Swans 90-55 Western Bulldogs
• 2026-06-25Brisbane Lions 120-83 Sydney Swans