AFL | Round 20

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Collingwood to win at 95% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 54.3 but the actual margin was 36 points. Collingwood led 28–48 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 36. 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

95%CollingwoodFavourite

Richmond

5%

Collingwood

95%

AI Match Overview

Collingwood are clear favourites here at 95%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Richmond. The model sees Collingwood ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Collingwood carry a 566-point ELO rating advantage (1779 vs 1213). Recent form favours Collingwood with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Richmond. The margin model predicts Collingwood by 54.3 points with a combined total of 143.

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

Collingwood to Win @1.04

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.4%

Line / Spread

Collingwood +52.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.4%

Total Points

Under 155.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Richmond
WWLLL
62.6
Collingwood
WWWLL
90.4

Avg Conceded

94.8

Richmond

68.0

Collingwood

Avg Margin

-32.2

Richmond

22.4

Collingwood

Disposals

346.6

Richmond

348.4

Collingwood

Inside 50s

50.0

Richmond

50.0

Collingwood

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

RIC
1213Overall1779
COL
ELO difference: -566 in favour of Collingwood

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1221Midfield1262
Best: 1221COL +41Best: 1314
1011Forwards1035
Best: 1295COL +24Best: 1194
1208Defence1180
Best: 1396RIC +28Best: 1320
1362Ruck1344
Best: 1362RIC +18Best: 1344

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

RIC
Stat
COL
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
62.6pts
Avg Score
90.4pts
94.8pts
Avg Conceded
68.0pts
-32.2pts
Avg Margin
22.4pts
346.6
Disposals
348.4
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
52.6
Tackles
72.2
34.0
Clearances
37.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

95%

Collingwood predicted to win by 54 points

Predicted total: 143 · Line: -54.3

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.05

Team Effectiveness

+0.15

9
Elite
2
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.

3/3 predictions correct
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