AFL | Round 8

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Hawthorn to win at 98% probability. The predicted margin of 73.1 was reasonable against the actual 65-point result. The game's 153 points came in 55 points lower than the predicted 208. Hawthorn led 50–16 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 65. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 40+ margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

98%HawthornFavourite

Hawthorn

98%

Richmond

2%

AI Match Overview

Hawthorn are clear favourites here at 98%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Richmond. The model sees Hawthorn ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Hawthorn carry a 453-point ELO rating advantage (1650 vs 1197). Recent form favours Hawthorn with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Richmond. The margin model predicts Hawthorn by 73.1 points with a combined total of 208.

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

Hawthorn to Win @1.06

Winner ✓

Edge

+3.7%

Line / Spread

Hawthorn -47.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+3.7%

Total Points

Over 179.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Hawthorn
WWWLL
90.0
Richmond
WLLLL
66.6

Avg Conceded

81.0

Hawthorn

102.6

Richmond

Avg Margin

9.0

Hawthorn

-36.0

Richmond

Disposals

372.2

Hawthorn

343.6

Richmond

Inside 50s

50.0

Hawthorn

50.0

Richmond

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

HAW
1650Overall1197
RIC
ELO difference: +453 in favour of Hawthorn

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1221Midfield1137
Best: 1236HAW +84Best: 1164
1280Forwards942
Best: 1536HAW +338Best: 1198
1145Defence1226
Best: 1324RIC +80Best: 1373
1487Ruck1285
Best: 1487HAW +202Best: 1285

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

HAW
Stat
RIC
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
90.0pts
Avg Score
66.6pts
81.0pts
Avg Conceded
102.6pts
9.0pts
Avg Margin
-36.0pts
372.2
Disposals
343.6
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
73.0
Tackles
46.4
38.8
Clearances
34.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

98%

Hawthorn predicted to win by 73 points

Predicted total: 208 · Line: +73.1

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.50

Team Effectiveness

+0.57

5
Elite
0
Hard Worker
16
Efficient
2
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.

2/3 predictions correct
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