AFL | Round 7

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CORROBOREE GROUP OVAL MANUKA • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Western Bulldogs defied the model's 83% prediction for GWS GIANTS, a notable upset. The margin model missed here, predicting 21.0 but the actual margin was 32 points. The game's 194 points came in 23 points higher than the predicted 171. Western Bulldogs led 48–53 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 32. The model went 1/3 on this match. The over 164.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

83%GWS GIANTSFavourite

GWS GIANTS

83%

Western Bulldogs

17%

AI Match Overview

GWS GIANTS are clear favourites here at 83%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Western Bulldogs. Western Bulldogs are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO, but GWS GIANTS counter with Recent Win Rate and Venue Advantage which tips the scales. Western Bulldogs carry a 62-point ELO rating advantage (1560 vs 1498). The margin model predicts GWS GIANTS by 21.0 points with a combined total of 171.

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

GWS GIANTS to Win @1.54

Lost ✗

Edge

+17.9%

Line / Spread

GWS GIANTS -10.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+17.9%

Total Points

Over 164.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
GWS GIANTS
W
W
W
L
L
83.7
Western Bulldogs
W
W
W
L
L
79.2

Avg Conceded

71.6

GWS GIANTS

70.9

Western Bulldogs

Avg Margin

-2.7

GWS GIANTS

14.8

Western Bulldogs

Disposals

343.2

GWS GIANTS

367.3

Western Bulldogs

Inside 50s

43.0

GWS GIANTS

50.6

Western Bulldogs

H2H History (Last 5)Western Bulldogs lead 4-1
Mar 2026GWS 53 - 134 WBD
Aug 2025GWS 44 - 132 WBD
Aug 2024GWS 61 - 98 WBD
May 2024GWS 43 - 70 WBD
Jul 2023GWS 78 - 73 WBD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Western Bulldogs hold the ELO advantage (1560 vs 1498), but the market favours GWS GIANTS (@1.54).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

GWS
1498Overall1560
WBD
ELO difference: -62 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1032Midfield1064
WBD +31
974Forwards1071
WBD +97
995Defence1030
WBD +35
979Ruck1108
WBD +129

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GWS
Stat
WBD
3.3
Wins (Last 5)
3.1
83.7pts
Avg Score
79.2pts
71.6pts
Avg Conceded
70.9pts
-2.7pts
Avg Margin
14.8pts
343.2
Disposals
367.3
43.0
Inside 50s
50.6

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

Model Confidence

83%

GWS GIANTS predicted to win by 21 points

Predicted total: 171 · Line: +21.0

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.13

Team Effectiveness

+0.10

8
Elite
2
Hard Worker
6
Efficient
7
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.

1/3 predictions correct
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