AFL | Round 12

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GABBA • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Brisbane Lions to win at 94% probability. The predicted margin of 29.4 was reasonable against the actual 18-point result. The game's 162 points came in 36 points lower than the predicted 198. 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

94%Brisbane LionsFavourite

Brisbane Lions

94%

Essendon

6%

AI Match Overview

Brisbane Lions are clear favourites here at 94%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Essendon. The model sees Brisbane Lions ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Line ELO and Scoring Form. Brisbane Lions carry a 276-point ELO rating advantage (1716 vs 1440). The margin model predicts Brisbane Lions by 29.4 points with a combined total of 198.

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

Brisbane Lions to Win @1.06

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.5%

Line / Spread

Brisbane Lions -44.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.5%

Total Points

Over 171.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Brisbane Lions
WWWLL
87.2
Essendon
WWWLL
63.8

Avg Conceded

70.4

Brisbane Lions

83.4

Essendon

Avg Margin

16.8

Brisbane Lions

-19.6

Essendon

Disposals

378.4

Brisbane Lions

397.6

Essendon

Inside 50s

50.0

Brisbane Lions

50.0

Essendon

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

BRI
1716Overall1440
ESS
ELO difference: +276 in favour of Brisbane Lions

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1302Midfield1344
Best: 1323ESS +42Best: 1413
1110Forwards1003
Best: 1426BRI +107Best: 1434
1228Defence1323
Best: 1399ESS +94Best: 1482
1142Ruck1073
Best: 1142BRI +70Best: 1073

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

BRI
Stat
ESS
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
87.2pts
Avg Score
63.8pts
70.4pts
Avg Conceded
83.4pts
16.8pts
Avg Margin
-19.6pts
378.4
Disposals
397.6
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
57.6
Tackles
59.4
42.2
Clearances
33.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

94%

Brisbane Lions predicted to win by 29 points

Predicted total: 198 · Line: +29.4

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.01

Team Effectiveness

+0.30

8
Elite
3
Hard Worker
7
Efficient
4
Poor Game
Sort:

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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