The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Carlton Blues at 1.66 — an implied 56% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Carlton Blues: opened 1.65, closed 1.66 (56%)
• Gold Coast Suns: opened 2.16, closed 2.14 (44%)

Half-time: Carlton Blues 76 - 64 Gold Coast Suns.

Gold Coast Suns — recent form

• 2026-07-04Gold Coast Suns 98-104 Collingwood
• 2026-06-28Fremantle Dockers 80-29 Gold Coast Suns
• 2026-06-19Gold Coast Suns 96-113 Hawthorn Hawks

Carlton Blues — recent form

• 2026-07-04Richmond Tigers 72-74 Carlton Blues
• 2026-06-20GWS Giants 65-88 Carlton Blues