The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Sydney Swans at 1.03 — an implied 91% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Sydney Swans: opened 1.02, closed 1.03 (91%)
• Essendon Bombers: opened 11.00, closed 10.00 (9%)

Half-time: Essendon Bombers 61 - 87 Sydney Swans.

Sydney Swans — recent form

• 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

Essendon Bombers — recent form

• 2026-08-02Essendon Bombers 73-145 Adelaide Crows
• 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