The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Adelaide Crows at 1.31 — an implied 71% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Western Bulldogs: opened 2.80, closed 3.25 (29%)
• Adelaide Crows: opened 1.40, closed 1.31 (71%)

Half-time: Adelaide Crows 59 - 40 Western Bulldogs.

Western Bulldogs — recent form

• 2026-08-28Western Bulldogs 96-92 Collingwood
• 2026-08-22Melbourne Demons 87-108 Western Bulldogs
• 2026-08-06Western Bulldogs 77-100 North Melbourne Kangaroos
• 2026-07-31Fremantle Dockers 78-41 Western Bulldogs

Adelaide Crows — recent form

• 2026-08-22Adelaide Crows 157-101 GWS Giants
• 2026-08-14Fremantle Dockers 112-88 Adelaide Crows
• 2026-08-02Essendon Bombers 73-145 Adelaide Crows
• 2026-07-03West Coast 74-99 Adelaide Crows
• 2026-06-20Adelaide Crows 79-62 Melbourne Demons