The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Melbourne Storm at 1.53 — an implied 60% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Brisbane Broncos: opened 1.93, closed 2.60 (36%)
• Draw: opened 22.00, closed 23.00 (4%)
• Melbourne Storm: opened 1.93, closed 1.53 (60%)

Half-time: Brisbane Broncos 10 - 30 Melbourne Storm.

Melbourne Storm — recent form

• 2026-08-20Melbourne Storm 14-22 Penrith Panthers
• 2026-07-31Melbourne Storm 22-36 Canterbury Bulldogs
• 2026-07-24South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-26 Melbourne Storm
• 2026-06-21Melbourne Storm 40-20 Canberra Raiders

Brisbane Broncos — recent form

• 2026-08-23Gold Coast Titans 28-20 Brisbane Broncos
• 2026-08-21Canberra Raiders 30-34 Brisbane Broncos
• 2026-08-15Brisbane Broncos 6-40 New Zealand Warriors
• 2026-08-15Brisbane Broncos 20-34 Sydney Roosters
• 2026-08-09Canberra Raiders 28-4 Brisbane Broncos