AFL | Round 17

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GMHBA STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Geelong Cats to win at 98% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Geelong Cats by 75.1 vs the actual margin of 72 points. The game's 176 points came in 22 points lower than the predicted 198. Geelong Cats led 75–16 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 72. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 40+ margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

98%Geelong CatsFavourite

Geelong Cats

98%

Richmond

2%

AI Match Overview

Geelong Cats are clear favourites here at 98%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Richmond. The model sees Geelong Cats ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Geelong Cats carry a 27-point ELO rating advantage (1515 vs 1488). Recent form favours Richmond with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Geelong Cats. The margin model predicts Geelong Cats by 75.1 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

Geelong Cats to Win @1.03

Winner ✓

Edge

+1.1%

Line / Spread

Geelong Cats -59.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+1.1%

Total Points

Over 176.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Geelong Cats
W
L
L
L
L
104.5
Richmond
W
W
L
L
L
72.3

Avg Conceded

89.7

Geelong Cats

68.1

Richmond

Avg Margin

2.2

Geelong Cats

21.5

Richmond

Disposals

330.8

Geelong Cats

348.2

Richmond

Inside 50s

54.1

Geelong Cats

49.4

Richmond

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

GEE
1515Overall1488
RIC
ELO difference: +27 in favour of Geelong Cats

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1004Midfield973
GEE +31
961Forwards1031
RIC +70
1055Defence1035
GEE +21
981Ruck985
Even

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GEE
Stat
RIC
1.4
Wins (Last 5)
2.5
104.5pts
Avg Score
72.3pts
89.7pts
Avg Conceded
68.1pts
2.2pts
Avg Margin
21.5pts
330.8
Disposals
348.2
54.1
Inside 50s
49.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

1
ELO Difference14.0%
Cats
2
Midfield ELO11.0%
Cats
3
Recent Win Rate10.0%
Cats
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Richmond
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Cats
6
Venue Advantage7.0%
Cats
7
H2H History6.0%

Model Confidence

98%

Geelong Cats predicted to win by 75 points

Predicted total: 198 · Line: +75.1

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.12

Team Effectiveness

+0.44

6
Elite
2
Hard Worker
12
Efficient
1
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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