The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Western Bulldogs at 1.40 — an implied 67% chance. North Melbourne Kangaroos upset it.

• North Melbourne Kangaroos: opened 3.15, closed 2.80 (33%)
• Western Bulldogs: opened 1.33, closed 1.40 (67%)

Half-time: Western Bulldogs 69 - 79 North Melbourne Kangaroos.

North Melbourne Kangaroos — recent form

• 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
• 2026-06-21Richmond Tigers 48-73 North Melbourne Kangaroos

Western Bulldogs — recent form

• 2026-07-31Fremantle Dockers 78-41 Western Bulldogs
• 2026-07-25Western Bulldogs 105-48 Richmond Tigers
• 2026-07-03Sydney Swans 90-55 Western Bulldogs
• 2026-06-21St Kilda Saints 54-83 Western Bulldogs