AFL | Round 21

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MARVEL STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 79% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 16.8 but the actual margin was 88 points. Total score prediction of 175 was close to the actual 176 — within 1 points. Western Bulldogs led 81–20 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 88. 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

79%Western BulldogsFavourite

Western Bulldogs

79%

GWS GIANTS

21%

AI Match Overview

Western Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 79%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over GWS GIANTS. The model sees Western Bulldogs ahead on 2 of 7 key factors including Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO. Recent form favours GWS GIANTS with 5 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Western Bulldogs. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 16.8 points with a combined total of 175.

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

Western Bulldogs to Win @1.40

Winner ✓

Edge

+8.0%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs -16.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+8.0%

Total Points

Under 180.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Western Bulldogs
WWWLL
111.2
GWS GIANTS
WWWWW
106.8

Avg Conceded

85.2

Western Bulldogs

70.0

GWS GIANTS

Avg Margin

26.0

Western Bulldogs

36.8

GWS GIANTS

Disposals

357.2

Western Bulldogs

360.2

GWS GIANTS

Inside 50s

50.0

Western Bulldogs

50.0

GWS GIANTS

H2H History (Last 5)Western Bulldogs lead 4-1
Mar 2026WBD 134 - 53 GWS
Apr 2025WBD 113 - 81 GWS
Aug 2024WBD 98 - 61 GWS
May 2024WBD 70 - 43 GWS
Jul 2023WBD 73 - 78 GWS
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

GWS GIANTS hold the ELO advantage (1693 vs 1689), but the market favours Western Bulldogs (@1.40).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1689Overall1693
GWS
ELO difference: -4 in favour of GWS GIANTS

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1284Midfield1132
Best: 1340WBD +151Best: 1185
1147Forwards1074
Best: 1527WBD +73Best: 1282
1274Defence1278
Best: 1400EvenBest: 1464
1346Ruck1079
Best: 1346WBD +267Best: 1079

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
GWS
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
5.0
111.2pts
Avg Score
106.8pts
85.2pts
Avg Conceded
70.0pts
26.0pts
Avg Margin
36.8pts
357.2
Disposals
360.2
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
62.6
Tackles
57.4
39.6
Clearances
37.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

79%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 17 points

Predicted total: 175 · Line: +16.8

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.48

Team Effectiveness

+0.27

4
Elite
0
Hard Worker
10
Efficient
8
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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