AFL | Round 16

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UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Hawthorn to win at 98% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 61.2 but the actual margin was 85 points. The game's 215 points came in 28 points higher than the predicted 187. Hawthorn led 86–35 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 85. 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

98%HawthornFavourite

Hawthorn

98%

North Melbourne

2%

AI Match Overview

Hawthorn are clear favourites here at 98%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over North Melbourne. Both sides are evenly matched across the key prediction factors, which explains the tight margin between them. Hawthorn carry a 356-point ELO rating advantage (1651 vs 1295). Recent form favours North Melbourne with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Hawthorn. The margin model predicts Hawthorn by 61.2 points with a combined total of 187.

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 @1.14

Winner ✓

Edge

+10.1%

Line / Spread

Hawthorn -32.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+10.1%

Total Points

Over 157.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Hawthorn
WWLLL
68.0
North Melbourne
WWWLL
70.8

Avg Conceded

81.4

Hawthorn

76.0

North Melbourne

Avg Margin

-13.4

Hawthorn

-5.2

North Melbourne

Disposals

352.6

Hawthorn

363.4

North Melbourne

Inside 50s

50.0

Hawthorn

50.0

North Melbourne

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

HAW
1651Overall1295
NOR
ELO difference: +356 in favour of Hawthorn

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1089Midfield1213
Best: 1107NOR +123Best: 1213
1089Forwards1005
Best: 1319HAW +84Best: 1306
1185Defence1209
Best: 1392NOR +24Best: 1372
1298Ruck1248
Best: 1298HAW +51Best: 1248

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

HAW
Stat
NOR
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
68.0pts
Avg Score
70.8pts
81.4pts
Avg Conceded
76.0pts
-13.4pts
Avg Margin
-5.2pts
352.6
Disposals
363.4
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
58.6
Tackles
69.6
34.4
Clearances
43.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

98%

Hawthorn predicted to win by 61 points

Predicted total: 187 · Line: +61.2

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.15

Team Effectiveness

+0.37

8
Elite
3
Hard Worker
10
Efficient
2
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.

3/3 predictions correct
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