The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Geelong Cats at 1.36 — an implied 69% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Geelong Cats: opened 1.30, closed 1.36 (69%)
• North Melbourne Kangaroos: opened 3.35, closed 3.00 (31%)

Half-time: North Melbourne Kangaroos 89 - 88 Geelong Cats.

Geelong Cats — recent form

• 2026-07-30Collingwood 71-97 Geelong Cats
• 2026-07-24Melbourne Demons 97-117 Geelong Cats
• 2026-07-02Geelong Cats 88-111 Brisbane Lions
• 2026-06-18Fremantle Dockers 99-90 Geelong Cats

North Melbourne Kangaroos — recent form

• 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
• 2026-06-28North Melbourne Kangaroos 79-65 Essendon Bombers