AFL | Finals Week 1

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ENGIE STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Hawthorn to win at 54% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 6.2 but the actual margin was 19 points. The game's 195 points came in 43 points higher than the predicted 152. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 1-39 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

54%HawthornFavourite

GWS GIANTS

46%

Hawthorn

54%

AI Match Overview

Hawthorn hold the advantage at 54% win probability, though GWS GIANTS are far from out of this at 46%. GWS GIANTS are stronger on paper across 5 of 7 key factors — including Midfield ELO, Recent Win Rate and Defensive ELO — but Hawthorn counter with ELO Difference and Forward Line ELO which tips the scales. Hawthorn carry a 46-point ELO rating advantage (1737 vs 1691). Recent form favours GWS GIANTS with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Hawthorn. The margin model predicts Hawthorn by 6.2 points with a combined total of 152.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

2 ACTIVE EDGES

Each market is predicted by an independent model — H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Hawthorn to Win @2.05

Winner ✓

Edge

+5.3%

Line / Spread

Hawthorn -2.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+5.3%

Total Points

Under 172.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
GWS GIANTS
WWWWL
98.8
Hawthorn
WWWLL
90.6

Avg Conceded

87.6

GWS GIANTS

70.6

Hawthorn

Avg Margin

11.2

GWS GIANTS

20.0

Hawthorn

Disposals

344.0

GWS GIANTS

379.4

Hawthorn

Inside 50s

50.0

GWS GIANTS

50.0

Hawthorn

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Hawthorn hold the ELO advantage (1737 vs 1691), but the market favours GWS GIANTS (@1.95).

The model sides with ELO — Hawthorn predicted to win despite longer odds.

📊Team ELO Ratings

GWS
1691Overall1737
HAW
ELO difference: -46 in favour of Hawthorn

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1122Midfield1077
Best: 1146GWS +45Best: 1077
1142Forwards1184
Best: 1344HAW +42Best: 1359
1254Defence1194
Best: 1494GWS +59Best: 1376
1291Ruck1260
Best: 1291GWS +32Best: 1260

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GWS
Stat
HAW
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
98.8pts
Avg Score
90.6pts
87.6pts
Avg Conceded
70.6pts
11.2pts
Avg Margin
20.0pts
344.0
Disposals
379.4
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
60.8
Tackles
55.4
34.6
Clearances
35.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

1
ELO Difference14.0%
Hawthorn
2
Midfield ELO11.0%
GIANTS
3
Recent Win Rate10.0%
GIANTS
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Hawthorn
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
GIANTS
6
Scoring Form8.0%
GIANTS
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
GIANTS

Model Confidence

54%

Hawthorn predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 152 · Line: -6.2

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.28

Team Effectiveness

-0.19

9
Elite
7
Hard Worker
1
Efficient
6
Poor Game
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Effort = pressure acts + tackles + contested possessions per minute on field, z-scored vs career avg. Effectiveness = disposal efficiency + fantasy/min + score involvements − errors, z-scored vs career avg.

2/3 predictions correct
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