The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Melbourne Demons at 1.24 — an implied 76% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Port Adelaide Power: opened 3.50, closed 3.85 (24%)
• Melbourne Demons: opened 1.27, closed 1.24 (76%)

Half-time: Port Adelaide Power 42 - 95 Melbourne Demons.

Melbourne Demons — recent form

• 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

Port Adelaide Power — recent form

• 2026-08-01Port Adelaide Power 63-75 GWS Giants
• 2026-07-26Brisbane Lions 126-67 Port Adelaide Power
• 2026-07-05Port Adelaide Power 73-52 North Melbourne Kangaroos
• 2026-06-20Collingwood 78-49 Port Adelaide Power