Sydney Swans hold second place on the 2026 AFL ladder with a 16-5 record and consistent recent form, while Essendon Bombers sit last at 2-19 amid ongoing injury disruptions and limited scoring output. Sydney’s superior depth in the midfield and forward lines, stronger roster health, and favorable head-to-head record against the Bombers underpin the overwhelming trader consensus at 97.8% implied probability for a Swans win at the MCG. Essendon’s persistent injury concerns, including long-term absences like Nic Martin, have hampered their ability to compete in contested possessions and maintain defensive structure. Late team-sheet changes, variable weather conditions affecting contested ball, or an uncommon lapse in Sydney’s defensive setup remain the main variables that could still influence the outcome.
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This market refers to the AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans, scheduled for August 16 at 2:40AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Essendon Bombers" if Essendon Bombers is officially credited with the match win.
This market will resolve to "Sydney Swans" if Sydney Swans 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.Sydney Swans hold second place on the 2026 AFL ladder with a 16-5 record and consistent recent form, while Essendon Bombers sit last at 2-19 amid ongoing injury disruptions and limited scoring output. Sydney’s superior depth in the midfield and forward lines, stronger roster health, and favorable head-to-head record against the Bombers underpin the overwhelming trader consensus at 97.8% implied probability for a Swans win at the MCG. Essendon’s persistent injury concerns, including long-term absences like Nic Martin, have hampered their ability to compete in contested possessions and maintain defensive structure. Late team-sheet changes, variable weather conditions affecting contested ball, or an uncommon lapse in Sydney’s defensive setup remain the main variables that could still influence the outcome.
This market refers to the AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans, scheduled for August 16 at 2:40AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Essendon Bombers" if Essendon Bombers is officially credited with the match win.
This market will resolve to "Sydney Swans" if Sydney Swans 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 "Sydney Swans" if Sydney Swans 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 9, 2026, 3:01 AM ET
Volume
$27End Date
Aug 23, 2026Market Opened
Aug 9, 2026, 3:01 AM ETResolution Source
https://www.afl.com.au/Resolver
0x65070BE91...This market refers to the AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans, scheduled for August 16 at 2:40AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Essendon Bombers" if Essendon Bombers is officially credited with the match win.
This market will resolve to "Sydney Swans" if Sydney Swans 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.Sydney Swans hold second place on the 2026 AFL ladder with a 16-5 record and consistent recent form, while Essendon Bombers sit last at 2-19 amid ongoing injury disruptions and limited scoring output. Sydney’s superior depth in the midfield and forward lines, stronger roster health, and favorable head-to-head record against the Bombers underpin the overwhelming trader consensus at 97.8% implied probability for a Swans win at the MCG. Essendon’s persistent injury concerns, including long-term absences like Nic Martin, have hampered their ability to compete in contested possessions and maintain defensive structure. Late team-sheet changes, variable weather conditions affecting contested ball, or an uncommon lapse in Sydney’s defensive setup remain the main variables that could still influence the outcome.
This market refers to the AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans, scheduled for August 16 at 2:40AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Essendon Bombers" if Essendon Bombers is officially credited with the match win.
This market will resolve to "Sydney Swans" if Sydney Swans 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 "Sydney Swans" if Sydney Swans 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
$27End Date
Aug 23, 2026Market Opened
Aug 9, 2026, 3:01 AM ETResolution Source
https://www.afl.com.au/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Sydney Swans hold second place on the 2026 AFL ladder with a 16-5 record and consistent recent form, while Essendon Bombers sit last at 2-19 amid ongoing injury disruptions and limited scoring output. Sydney’s superior depth in the midfield and forward lines, stronger roster health, and favorable head-to-head record against the Bombers underpin the overwhelming trader consensus at 97.8% implied probability for a Swans win at the MCG. Essendon’s persistent injury concerns, including long-term absences like Nic Martin, have hampered their ability to compete in contested possessions and maintain defensive structure. Late team-sheet changes, variable weather conditions affecting contested ball, or an uncommon lapse in Sydney’s defensive setup remain the main variables that could still influence the outcome.
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