AFL | Round 11

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Essendon to win at 87% probability. The predicted margin of 29.5 was reasonable against the actual 23-point result. The game's 139 points came in 30 points lower than the predicted 169. Essendon led 40–31 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 23. 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

87%EssendonFavourite

Essendon

87%

Richmond

13%

AI Match Overview

Essendon are clear favourites here at 87%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Richmond. The model sees Essendon ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Essendon carry a 250-point ELO rating advantage (1426 vs 1176). Recent form favours Essendon with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Richmond. The margin model predicts Essendon by 29.5 points with a combined total of 169.

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

Essendon to Win @1.27

Winner ✓

Edge

+8.3%

Line / Spread

Essendon -24.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+8.3%

Total Points

Over 158.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Essendon
WWWLL
63.0
Richmond
WWLLL
68.4

Avg Conceded

86.8

Essendon

83.6

Richmond

Avg Margin

-23.8

Essendon

-15.2

Richmond

Disposals

378.8

Essendon

332.2

Richmond

Inside 50s

50.0

Essendon

50.0

Richmond

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

ESS
1426Overall1176
RIC
ELO difference: +250 in favour of Essendon

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1201Midfield1180
Best: 1201ESS +21Best: 1211
994Forwards956
Best: 1428ESS +38Best: 1291
1316Defence1113
Best: 1442ESS +203Best: 1252
1163Ruck1000
Best: 1163ESS +163Best: 1000

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

ESS
Stat
RIC
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
63.0pts
Avg Score
68.4pts
86.8pts
Avg Conceded
83.6pts
-23.8pts
Avg Margin
-15.2pts
378.8
Disposals
332.2
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
54.8
Tackles
58.0
31.8
Clearances
31.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

87%

Essendon predicted to win by 30 points

Predicted total: 169 · Line: +29.5

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.11

Team Effectiveness

+0.25

11
Elite
0
Hard Worker
5
Efficient
7
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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