**Port Adelaide Power entered the Round 24 AFL clash at Marvel Stadium as clear favorites at around 76% implied probability due to a stronger overall list, greater midfield depth, and better key-position options despite both clubs enduring injury-plagued, low-finishing seasons.** Essendon finished 18th with a 2-21 record—the club's worst in decades—after consistent heavy defeats and ongoing list and coaching upheaval under interim coach Dean Solomon. Multiple long-term absences, including Darcy Parish (calf) and Sam Durham (groin/soreness), left the Bombers thin, though emerging forward Nate Caddy showed promise in attack. Port Adelaide, finishing 15th at 7-16, carried an extensive injury list of its own (Zak Butters, Connor Rozee, Aliir Aliir, Jason Horne-Francis, and others sidelined), yet retained more established talent and recent individual standouts such as Mitch Georgiades and Jase Burgoyne. Both sides approached the dead rubber with limited motivation beyond pride, but Port's superior personnel and head-to-head edge (including a 63-point win in Round 2) shaped the pre-match trader consensus reflected in the odds. The Power ultimately prevailed 16.9 (105) to 14.11 (95).
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This market refers to the AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Port Adelaide Power, scheduled for August 22 at 10:20PM ET.
This market will resolve to "Essendon Bombers" if Essendon Bombers is officially credited with the match win.
This market will resolve to "Port Adelaide Power" if Port Adelaide Power is officially credited with the match win.
The official final result will be used, including extra time when the competition uses it. If the official result is a draw, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, this market will resolve to a team only if that team is officially credited with the win; otherwise it will resolve 50-50. If the match does not begin, is canceled, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without beginning, this market will resolve 50-50.
Resolution will be based on official Australian Football League results. If official results have not been published within 24 hours after the match concludes, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.**Port Adelaide Power entered the Round 24 AFL clash at Marvel Stadium as clear favorites at around 76% implied probability due to a stronger overall list, greater midfield depth, and better key-position options despite both clubs enduring injury-plagued, low-finishing seasons.**
Essendon finished 18th with a 2-21 record—the club's worst in decades—after consistent heavy defeats and ongoing list and coaching upheaval under interim coach Dean Solomon. Multiple long-term absences, including Darcy Parish (calf) and Sam Durham (groin/soreness), left the Bombers thin, though emerging forward Nate Caddy showed promise in attack. Port Adelaide, finishing 15th at 7-16, carried an extensive injury list of its own (Zak Butters, Connor Rozee, Aliir Aliir, Jason Horne-Francis, and others sidelined), yet retained more established talent and recent individual standouts such as Mitch Georgiades and Jase Burgoyne.
Both sides approached the dead rubber with limited motivation beyond pride, but Port's superior personnel and head-to-head edge (including a 63-point win in Round 2) shaped the pre-match trader consensus reflected in the odds. The Power ultimately prevailed 16.9 (105) to 14.11 (95).
This market refers to the AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Port Adelaide Power, scheduled for August 22 at 10:20PM ET.
This market will resolve to "Essendon Bombers" if Essendon Bombers is officially credited with the match win.
This market will resolve to "Port Adelaide Power" if Port Adelaide Power is officially credited with the match win.
The official final result will be used, including extra time when the competition uses it. If the official result is a draw, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, this market will resolve to a team only if that team is officially credited with the win; otherwise it will resolve 50-50. If the match does not begin, is canceled, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without beginning, this market will resolve 50-50.
Resolution will be based on official Australian Football League results. If official results have not been published within 24 hours after the match concludes, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
This market will resolve to "Essendon Bombers" if Essendon Bombers is officially credited with the match win.
This market will resolve to "Port Adelaide Power" if Port Adelaide Power is officially credited with the match win.
The official final result will be used, including extra time when the competition uses it. If the official result is a draw, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, this market will resolve to a team only if that team is officially credited with the win; otherwise it will resolve 50-50. If the match does not begin, is canceled, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without beginning, this market will resolve 50-50.
Resolution will be based on official Australian Football League results. If official results have not been published within 24 hours after the match concludes, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
Market Opened: Aug 15, 2026, 11:07 PM ET
Volume
$93End Date
Aug 30, 2026Market Opened
Aug 15, 2026, 11:07 PM ETResolution Source
https://www.afl.com.au/Resolver
0x65070BE91...This market refers to the AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Port Adelaide Power, scheduled for August 22 at 10:20PM ET.
This market will resolve to "Essendon Bombers" if Essendon Bombers is officially credited with the match win.
This market will resolve to "Port Adelaide Power" if Port Adelaide Power is officially credited with the match win.
The official final result will be used, including extra time when the competition uses it. If the official result is a draw, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, this market will resolve to a team only if that team is officially credited with the win; otherwise it will resolve 50-50. If the match does not begin, is canceled, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without beginning, this market will resolve 50-50.
Resolution will be based on official Australian Football League results. If official results have not been published within 24 hours after the match concludes, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.**Port Adelaide Power entered the Round 24 AFL clash at Marvel Stadium as clear favorites at around 76% implied probability due to a stronger overall list, greater midfield depth, and better key-position options despite both clubs enduring injury-plagued, low-finishing seasons.**
Essendon finished 18th with a 2-21 record—the club's worst in decades—after consistent heavy defeats and ongoing list and coaching upheaval under interim coach Dean Solomon. Multiple long-term absences, including Darcy Parish (calf) and Sam Durham (groin/soreness), left the Bombers thin, though emerging forward Nate Caddy showed promise in attack. Port Adelaide, finishing 15th at 7-16, carried an extensive injury list of its own (Zak Butters, Connor Rozee, Aliir Aliir, Jason Horne-Francis, and others sidelined), yet retained more established talent and recent individual standouts such as Mitch Georgiades and Jase Burgoyne.
Both sides approached the dead rubber with limited motivation beyond pride, but Port's superior personnel and head-to-head edge (including a 63-point win in Round 2) shaped the pre-match trader consensus reflected in the odds. The Power ultimately prevailed 16.9 (105) to 14.11 (95).
This market refers to the AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Port Adelaide Power, scheduled for August 22 at 10:20PM ET.
This market will resolve to "Essendon Bombers" if Essendon Bombers is officially credited with the match win.
This market will resolve to "Port Adelaide Power" if Port Adelaide Power is officially credited with the match win.
The official final result will be used, including extra time when the competition uses it. If the official result is a draw, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, this market will resolve to a team only if that team is officially credited with the win; otherwise it will resolve 50-50. If the match does not begin, is canceled, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without beginning, this market will resolve 50-50.
Resolution will be based on official Australian Football League results. If official results have not been published within 24 hours after the match concludes, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
This market will resolve to "Essendon Bombers" if Essendon Bombers is officially credited with the match win.
This market will resolve to "Port Adelaide Power" if Port Adelaide Power is officially credited with the match win.
The official final result will be used, including extra time when the competition uses it. If the official result is a draw, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, this market will resolve to a team only if that team is officially credited with the win; otherwise it will resolve 50-50. If the match does not begin, is canceled, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without beginning, this market will resolve 50-50.
Resolution will be based on official Australian Football League results. If official results have not been published within 24 hours after the match concludes, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
Volume
$93End Date
Aug 30, 2026Market Opened
Aug 15, 2026, 11:07 PM ETResolution Source
https://www.afl.com.au/Resolver
0x65070BE91...**Port Adelaide Power entered the Round 24 AFL clash at Marvel Stadium as clear favorites at around 76% implied probability due to a stronger overall list, greater midfield depth, and better key-position options despite both clubs enduring injury-plagued, low-finishing seasons.** Essendon finished 18th with a 2-21 record—the club's worst in decades—after consistent heavy defeats and ongoing list and coaching upheaval under interim coach Dean Solomon. Multiple long-term absences, including Darcy Parish (calf) and Sam Durham (groin/soreness), left the Bombers thin, though emerging forward Nate Caddy showed promise in attack. Port Adelaide, finishing 15th at 7-16, carried an extensive injury list of its own (Zak Butters, Connor Rozee, Aliir Aliir, Jason Horne-Francis, and others sidelined), yet retained more established talent and recent individual standouts such as Mitch Georgiades and Jase Burgoyne. Both sides approached the dead rubber with limited motivation beyond pride, but Port's superior personnel and head-to-head edge (including a 63-point win in Round 2) shaped the pre-match trader consensus reflected in the odds. The Power ultimately prevailed 16.9 (105) to 14.11 (95).
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