AFL | Round 5

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NORWOOD OVAL • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Brisbane Lions to win at 85% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Brisbane Lions by 24.9 vs the actual margin of 21 points. The game's 215 points came in 51 points higher than the predicted 164. Brisbane Lions trailed 62–29 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 97–118. 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

85%Brisbane LionsFavourite

Western Bulldogs

15%

Brisbane Lions

85%

AI Match Overview

Brisbane Lions are clear favourites here at 85%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Western Bulldogs. Western Bulldogs are stronger on paper across 5 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO, but Brisbane Lions counter with Recent Win Rate which tips the scales. Western Bulldogs carry a 91-point ELO rating advantage (1586 vs 1496). Recent form favours Western Bulldogs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Brisbane Lions. The margin model predicts Brisbane Lions by 24.9 points with a combined total of 164.

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

Brisbane Lions to Win @1.52

Winner ✓

Edge

+18.8%

Line / Spread

Brisbane Lions +12.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+18.8%

Total Points

Under 170.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Western Bulldogs
W
W
W
L
L
96.3
Brisbane Lions
W
W
L
L
L
87.1

Avg Conceded

86.3

Western Bulldogs

98.9

Brisbane Lions

Avg Margin

22.4

Western Bulldogs

12.1

Brisbane Lions

Disposals

352.0

Western Bulldogs

375.2

Brisbane Lions

Inside 50s

46.7

Western Bulldogs

46.8

Brisbane Lions

H2H History (Last 5)Brisbane Lions lead 3-2
Feb 2026WBD 111 - 106 BRI
Jul 2025WBD 76 - 86 BRI
Jun 2024WBD 71 - 114 BRI
Mar 2023WBD 67 - 53 BRI
Jun 2022WBD 67 - 108 BRI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Western Bulldogs hold the ELO advantage (1586 vs 1496), but the market favours Brisbane Lions (@1.52).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1586Overall1496
BRI
ELO difference: +91 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1082Midfield1046
WBD +36
1067Forwards951
WBD +116
1098Defence1012
WBD +85
1068Ruck1034
WBD +34

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
BRI
2.8
Wins (Last 5)
1.6
96.3pts
Avg Score
87.1pts
86.3pts
Avg Conceded
98.9pts
22.4pts
Avg Margin
12.1pts
352.0
Disposals
375.2
46.7
Inside 50s
46.8

🔑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%
Lions
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Bulldogs
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Bulldogs
6
Venue Advantage7.0%
Bulldogs
7
H2H History6.0%

Model Confidence

85%

Brisbane Lions predicted to win by 25 points

Predicted total: 164 · Line: -24.9

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.03

Team Effectiveness

+0.13

7
Elite
4
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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