AFL | Round 1

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MARVEL STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 80% probability. The predicted margin of 24.9 was reasonable against the actual 16-point result. The game's 210 points came in 31 points higher than the predicted 179. A clean sweep — all 3 model picks hit for this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

80%Western BulldogsFavourite

Western Bulldogs

80%

North Melbourne

20%

AI Match Overview

Western Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 80%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over North Melbourne. The model sees Western Bulldogs ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Recent Win Rate and Defensive ELO. Western Bulldogs carry a 346-point ELO rating advantage (1611 vs 1265). Recent form favours Western Bulldogs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for North Melbourne. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 24.9 points with a combined total of 179.

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

Western Bulldogs to Win @1.36

Winner ✓

Edge

+6.4%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs -20.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+6.4%

Total Points

Over 177.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Western Bulldogs
WWWLL
96.0
North Melbourne
WLLLL
68.2

Avg Conceded

74.4

Western Bulldogs

118.6

North Melbourne

Avg Margin

21.6

Western Bulldogs

-50.4

North Melbourne

Disposals

362.2

Western Bulldogs

364.6

North Melbourne

Inside 50s

50.0

Western Bulldogs

50.0

North Melbourne

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1611Overall1265
NOR
ELO difference: +346 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1001Midfield1161
Best: 1057NOR +160Best: 1161
987Forwards1064
Best: 1136NOR +77Best: 1321
1145Defence1080
Best: 1234WBD +64Best: 1201
1207Ruck1355
Best: 1207NOR +148Best: 1355

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
NOR
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
96.0pts
Avg Score
68.2pts
74.4pts
Avg Conceded
118.6pts
21.6pts
Avg Margin
-50.4pts
362.2
Disposals
364.6
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
63.0
Tackles
61.2
42.2
Clearances
36.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

80%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 25 points

Predicted total: 179 · Line: +24.9

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.19

Team Effectiveness

+0.07

7
Elite
2
Hard Worker
6
Efficient
8
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.

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