AFL | Round 14

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Geelong Cats to win at 94% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 42.6 but the actual margin was 95 points. The game's 207 points came in 59 points higher than the predicted 148. Geelong Cats led 25–60 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 95. 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

94%Geelong CatsFavourite

Essendon

6%

Geelong Cats

94%

AI Match Overview

Geelong Cats are clear favourites here at 94%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Essendon. The model sees Geelong Cats ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Geelong Cats carry a 364-point ELO rating advantage (1768 vs 1404). Recent form favours Geelong Cats with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Essendon. The margin model predicts Geelong Cats by 42.6 points with a combined total of 148.

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

Geelong Cats to Win @1.13

Winner ✓

Edge

+5.9%

Line / Spread

Geelong Cats +36.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+5.9%

Total Points

Under 166.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Essendon
WWLLL
66.0
Geelong Cats
WWWWL
104.0

Avg Conceded

83.2

Essendon

73.4

Geelong Cats

Avg Margin

-17.2

Essendon

30.6

Geelong Cats

Disposals

398.2

Essendon

355.8

Geelong Cats

Inside 50s

50.0

Essendon

50.0

Geelong Cats

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

ESS
1404Overall1768
GEE
ELO difference: -364 in favour of Geelong Cats

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1211Midfield1363
Best: 1254GEE +152Best: 1363
1010Forwards1148
Best: 1419GEE +138Best: 1459
1185Defence1264
Best: 1355GEE +79Best: 1476
1000Ruck1228
Best: 1000GEE +228Best: 1351

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

ESS
Stat
GEE
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
66.0pts
Avg Score
104.0pts
83.2pts
Avg Conceded
73.4pts
-17.2pts
Avg Margin
30.6pts
398.2
Disposals
355.8
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
61.8
Tackles
69.4
35.6
Clearances
42.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

94%

Geelong Cats predicted to win by 43 points

Predicted total: 148 · Line: -42.6

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.30

Team Effectiveness

+0.05

3
Elite
2
Hard Worker
7
Efficient
10
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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