AFL | Round 8

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SCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sydney Swans to win at 65% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 2.2 but the actual margin was 14 points. Sydney Swans led 41–35 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 14. The model went 2/3 on this match. The under 171.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

65%Sydney SwansFavourite

Sydney Swans

65%

GWS GIANTS

35%

AI Match Overview

Sydney Swans are clear favourites here at 65%, 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 Sydney Swans counter with Recent Win Rate and Venue Advantage which tips the scales. Recent form favours Sydney Swans with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for GWS GIANTS. The margin model predicts GWS GIANTS by 2.2 points with a combined total of 168.

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

Sydney Swans to Win @2.18

Winner ✓

Edge

+18.7%

Line / Spread

GWS GIANTS +5.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+18.7%

Total Points

Under 171.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sydney Swans
W
W
W
W
L
71.4
GWS GIANTS
W
L
L
L
L
102.2

Avg Conceded

74.7

Sydney Swans

96.0

GWS GIANTS

Avg Margin

19.0

Sydney Swans

19.0

GWS GIANTS

Disposals

358.0

Sydney Swans

332.2

GWS GIANTS

Inside 50s

47.9

Sydney Swans

57.4

GWS GIANTS

H2H History (Last 5)Sydney Swans lead 4-1
Apr 2026SYD 107 - 66 GWS
Jul 2025SYD 58 - 102 GWS
Sep 2024SYD 88 - 82 GWS
Jun 2024SYD 102 - 75 GWS
Apr 2024SYD 98 - 69 GWS
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

SYD
1475Overall1484
GWS
ELO difference: -9 in favour of GWS GIANTS

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

915Midfield967
GWS +52
939Forwards1004
GWS +65
945Defence994
GWS +49
962Ruck964
Even

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SYD
Stat
GWS
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.4
71.4pts
Avg Score
102.2pts
74.7pts
Avg Conceded
96.0pts
19.0pts
Avg Margin
19.0pts
358.0
Disposals
332.2
47.9
Inside 50s
57.4

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

Model Confidence

65%

Sydney Swans predicted to win by 2 points

Predicted total: 168 · Line: -2.2

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.03

Team Effectiveness

+0.02

8
Elite
2
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.

2/3 predictions correct
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