The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Melbourne Demons at 1.44 — an implied 65% chance. Western Bulldogs upset it.

• Western Bulldogs: opened 2.60, closed 2.65 (35%)
• Melbourne Demons: opened 1.46, closed 1.44 (65%)

Half-time: Melbourne Demons 54 - 69 Western Bulldogs.

Western Bulldogs — recent form

• 2026-08-06Western Bulldogs 77-100 North Melbourne Kangaroos
• 2026-07-31Fremantle Dockers 78-41 Western Bulldogs
• 2026-07-25Western Bulldogs 105-48 Richmond Tigers
• 2026-07-03Sydney Swans 90-55 Western Bulldogs

Melbourne Demons — recent form

• 2026-08-15Port Adelaide Power 55-132 Melbourne Demons
• 2026-08-02Gold Coast Suns 105-114 Melbourne Demons
• 2026-07-24Melbourne Demons 97-117 Geelong Cats
• 2026-07-04Hawthorn Hawks 90-125 Melbourne Demons
• 2026-06-20Adelaide Crows 79-62 Melbourne Demons