Round 24 at the S.C.G. delivered plenty of energy as the Sydney Swans stamped their authority with a 123–70 victory over North Melbourne. Coming off a strong win against Essendon on Sunday, 16 August, the Swans backed up their form and showed why they sit near the top of the ladder.
On the other side, North Melbourne rolled into the venue following a hard-fought loss to Geelong Cats on Saturday, 15 August. The market reflected the pre-match expectations, with the Sydney Swans moving from 1.8 down to 1.65 (firmed), while North Melbourne drifted from 2 out to 2.26 (drifted).
How the tips went
It was a clean sweep for our published selections across the board in Round 24. Let us break down how the picks landed at the final siren.
Head to Head: Sydney Swans — WIN. The Swans delivered as expected, converting their 1.8 to 1.65 (firmed) support into a convincing 123–70 victory.
Line: Sydney Swans +4.5 — WIN. Covering the line comfortably with a dominant 53-point margin.
Total Points: Over 174.5 — WIN. The combined 193 points on the day sailed past the total comfortably.