AFL | Round 15

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted North Melbourne to win at 53% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 13.7 but the actual margin was 11 points. The game's 157 points came in 17 points lower than the predicted 174. The model went 1/3 on this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

53%North MelbourneFavourite

Carlton

47%

North Melbourne

53%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives North Melbourne a marginal 53% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Carlton are stronger on paper across 6 of 7 key factors — including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate — but North Melbourne counter with overall balance which tips the scales. Carlton carry a 233-point ELO rating advantage (1478 vs 1244). Recent form favours Carlton with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for North Melbourne. The margin model predicts Carlton by 13.7 points with a combined total of 174.

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

North Melbourne to Win @4.15

Winner ✓

Edge

+29.4%

Line / Spread

Carlton -24.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+29.4%

Total Points

Over 166.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Carlton
WWWLL
77.0
North Melbourne
WWLLL
68.2

Avg Conceded

74.4

Carlton

75.6

North Melbourne

Avg Margin

2.6

Carlton

-7.4

North Melbourne

Disposals

366.2

Carlton

355.2

North Melbourne

Inside 50s

50.0

Carlton

50.0

North Melbourne

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CAR
1478Overall1244
NOR
ELO difference: +233 in favour of Carlton

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1267Midfield1211
Best: 1335CAR +55Best: 1211
1101Forwards1033
Best: 1333CAR +68Best: 1335
1348Defence1182
Best: 1477CAR +166Best: 1376
1319Ruck1324
Best: 1403EvenBest: 1324

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CAR
Stat
NOR
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
77.0pts
Avg Score
68.2pts
74.4pts
Avg Conceded
75.6pts
2.6pts
Avg Margin
-7.4pts
366.2
Disposals
355.2
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
64.8
Tackles
68.0
38.6
Clearances
45.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

53%

North Melbourne predicted to win by 14 points

Predicted total: 174 · Line: +13.7

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.11

Team Effectiveness

+0.28

9
Elite
3
Hard Worker
5
Efficient
6
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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