AFL | Round 23

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SCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Geelong Cats to win at 73% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 21.2 but the actual margin was 43 points. Geelong Cats led 46–55 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 43. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 1-39 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

73%Geelong CatsFavourite

Sydney Swans

27%

Geelong Cats

73%

AI Match Overview

Geelong Cats are clear favourites here at 73%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Sydney Swans. The model sees Geelong Cats ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Geelong Cats carry a 28-point ELO rating advantage (1523 vs 1495). The margin model predicts Geelong Cats by 21.2 points with a combined total of 167.

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 @1.36

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.5%

Line / Spread

Geelong Cats +18.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.5%

Total Points

Under 175.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sydney Swans
W
W
L
L
L
72.0
Geelong Cats
W
W
L
L
L
101.2

Avg Conceded

91.2

Sydney Swans

96.1

Geelong Cats

Avg Margin

15.9

Sydney Swans

-8.4

Geelong Cats

Disposals

349.6

Sydney Swans

344.3

Geelong Cats

Inside 50s

55.3

Sydney Swans

51.1

Geelong Cats

H2H History (Last 5)Tied 2-2
Jun 2024SYD 112 - 82 GEE
Jun 2023SYD 54 - 54 GEE
Apr 2023SYD 37 - 130 GEE
Sep 2022SYD 52 - 133 GEE
Mar 2022SYD 107 - 77 GEE
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

SYD
1495Overall1523
GEE
ELO difference: -28 in favour of Geelong Cats

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1004Midfield1031
GEE +26
1015Forwards1023
Even
1038Defence1016
SYD +22
977Ruck999
GEE +22

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SYD
Stat
GEE
1.8
Wins (Last 5)
2.2
72.0pts
Avg Score
101.2pts
91.2pts
Avg Conceded
96.1pts
15.9pts
Avg Margin
-8.4pts
349.6
Disposals
344.3
55.3
Inside 50s
51.1

🔑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%
Cats
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Swans
6
Venue Advantage7.0%
Swans
7
H2H History6.0%

Model Confidence

73%

Geelong Cats predicted to win by 21 points

Predicted total: 167 · Line: -21.2

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.24

Team Effectiveness

-0.14

4
Elite
6
Hard Worker
4
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.

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