Round 23 delivered high drama at Docklands as the Western Bulldogs and Carlton couldn't be split, finishing locked together in a dramatic draw at Western Bulldogs 82–82 Carlton. In front of Sunday afternoon crowds, both sides traded blows across four quarters in a contest that kept the ladder permutations fascinating.
Pre-match markets had Carlton installed as clear favourites, with their price shifting from 1.24 out to 1.33 (drifted) in the lead-up. Meanwhile, the Western Bulldogs saw support in the market, with their price moving from 3.85 in to 3.2 (firmed). Ultimately, the tight battle on the turf justified the market respect for a competitive contest, leaving both clubs to reflect on a hard-fought share of the points.
How the tips went
Looking back at our pre-match leans for this Round 23 fixture, we mixed results across our published selections.
Our first published selection on the line market was Western Bulldogs +24.5 at 1.9, which resulted in a win after the Bulldogs fought right to the final siren to secure the draw. Our second selection on the total points market was Under 159.5 at 3.0, which resulted in a loss as the combined 164 points pushed past that defensive line.