AFL | Round 12

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GABBA • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Brisbane Lions to win at 94% probability. The predicted margin of 29.4 was reasonable against the actual 18-point result. The game's 162 points came in 36 points lower than the predicted 198. 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

94%Brisbane LionsFavourite

Brisbane Lions

94%

Essendon

6%

AI Match Overview

Brisbane Lions are clear favourites here at 94%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Essendon. Essendon are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO, but Brisbane Lions counter with Recent Win Rate and Venue Advantage which tips the scales. Essendon carry a 36-point ELO rating advantage (1523 vs 1487). Recent form favours Brisbane Lions with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Essendon. The margin model predicts Brisbane Lions by 29.4 points with a combined total of 198.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

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

H2H Recommendation

Brisbane Lions to Win @1.06

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.5%

Line / Spread

Brisbane Lions -44.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.5%

Total Points

Over 171.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Brisbane Lions
W
W
L
L
L
108.8
Essendon
W
L
L
L
L
102.1

Avg Conceded

83.1

Brisbane Lions

84.9

Essendon

Avg Margin

22.5

Brisbane Lions

8.7

Essendon

Disposals

359.6

Brisbane Lions

331.7

Essendon

Inside 50s

56.9

Brisbane Lions

42.8

Essendon

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Essendon hold the ELO advantage (1523 vs 1487), but the market favours Brisbane Lions (@1.06).

The model sides with the market, other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

BRI
1487Overall1523
ESS
ELO difference: -36 in favour of Essendon

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

955Midfield1076
ESS +121
1016Forwards1073
ESS +57
930Defence1048
ESS +118
1018Ruck985
BRI +33

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

BRI
Stat
ESS
2.2
Wins (Last 5)
1.2
108.8pts
Avg Score
102.1pts
83.1pts
Avg Conceded
84.9pts
22.5pts
Avg Margin
8.7pts
359.6
Disposals
331.7
56.9
Inside 50s
42.8

🔑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%
Lions
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Essendon
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Essendon
6
Venue Advantage7.0%
Lions
7
H2H History6.0%

Model Confidence

94%

Brisbane Lions predicted to win by 29 points

Predicted total: 198 · Line: +29.4

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.01

Team Effectiveness

+0.30

8
Elite
3
Hard Worker
7
Efficient
4
Poor Game
Sort:

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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