AFL | Round 17

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MARVEL STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 90% probability. The predicted margin of 56.6 was reasonable against the actual 49-point result. The game's 219 points came in 58 points higher than the predicted 162. Western Bulldogs led 51–64 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 49. 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

90%Western BulldogsFavourite

North Melbourne

10%

Western Bulldogs

90%

AI Match Overview

Western Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 90%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over North Melbourne. The model sees Western Bulldogs ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Western Bulldogs carry a 111-point ELO rating advantage (1557 vs 1445). The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 56.6 points with a combined total of 162.

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

Western Bulldogs to Win @1.04

Winner ✓

Edge

-6.6%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs +52.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-6.6%

Total Points

Under 181.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
North Melbourne
W
W
W
L
L
99.4
Western Bulldogs
W
W
W
L
L
109.0

Avg Conceded

65.9

North Melbourne

83.6

Western Bulldogs

Avg Margin

10.9

North Melbourne

3.6

Western Bulldogs

Disposals

331.4

North Melbourne

334.8

Western Bulldogs

Inside 50s

55.9

North Melbourne

53.6

Western Bulldogs

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NOR
1445Overall1557
WBD
ELO difference: -111 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

962Midfield1020
WBD +58
999Forwards1096
WBD +97
945Defence1043
WBD +98
1000Ruck1001
Even

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NOR
Stat
WBD
2.6
Wins (Last 5)
3.2
99.4pts
Avg Score
109.0pts
65.9pts
Avg Conceded
83.6pts
10.9pts
Avg Margin
3.6pts
331.4
Disposals
334.8
55.9
Inside 50s
53.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

90%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 57 points

Predicted total: 162 · Line: -56.6

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.03

Team Effectiveness

+0.05

5
Elite
6
Hard Worker
6
Efficient
5
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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