AFL | Round 23

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PEOPLE FIRST STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

GWS GIANTS defied the model's 68% prediction for Gold Coast SUNS, a notable upset. The margin model missed here, predicting 5.7 but the actual margin was 35 points. The game's 187 points came in 21 points higher than the predicted 166. GWS GIANTS led 40–62 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 35. A tough result for the model, all 3 picks missed on this one.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

68%Gold Coast SUNSFavourite

Gold Coast SUNS

68%

GWS GIANTS

32%

AI Match Overview

Gold Coast SUNS are clear favourites here at 68%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over GWS GIANTS. GWS GIANTS are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO, but Gold Coast SUNS counter with Recent Win Rate and Venue Advantage which tips the scales. GWS GIANTS carry a 38-point ELO rating advantage (1530 vs 1492). Recent form favours GWS GIANTS with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Gold Coast SUNS. The margin model predicts Gold Coast SUNS by 5.7 points with a combined total of 166.

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

Gold Coast SUNS to Win @1.36

Lost ✗

Edge

-5.1%

Line / Spread

Gold Coast SUNS -18.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-5.1%

Total Points

Under 178.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Gold Coast SUNS
W
L
L
L
L
97.8
GWS GIANTS
W
W
W
W
L
109.5

Avg Conceded

92.4

Gold Coast SUNS

90.2

GWS GIANTS

Avg Margin

17.1

Gold Coast SUNS

3.0

GWS GIANTS

Disposals

360.2

Gold Coast SUNS

351.3

GWS GIANTS

Inside 50s

56.9

Gold Coast SUNS

51.5

GWS GIANTS

H2H History (Last 5)GWS GIANTS lead 4-1
Apr 2026GCS 83 - 63 GWS
Jun 2025GCS 99 - 106 GWS
Jul 2024GCS 50 - 89 GWS
Mar 2024GCS 89 - 117 GWS
Jul 2023GCS 63 - 103 GWS
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

GWS GIANTS hold the ELO advantage (1530 vs 1492), but the market favours Gold Coast SUNS (@1.36).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

GCS
1492Overall1530
GWS
ELO difference: -38 in favour of GWS GIANTS

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

952Midfield981
GWS +29
935Forwards985
GWS +50
999Defence1038
GWS +39
1035Ruck1041
Even

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GCS
Stat
GWS
1.4
Wins (Last 5)
3.5
97.8pts
Avg Score
109.5pts
92.4pts
Avg Conceded
90.2pts
17.1pts
Avg Margin
3.0pts
360.2
Disposals
351.3
56.9
Inside 50s
51.5

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

68%

Gold Coast SUNS predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 166 · Line: +5.7

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.26

Team Effectiveness

-0.05

5
Elite
2
Hard Worker
7
Efficient
9
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.

0/3 predictions correct
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