AFL | Round 17

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MARVEL STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 90% probability. The predicted margin of 56.6 was reasonable against the actual 49-point result. The game's 219 points came in 58 points higher than the predicted 162. Western Bulldogs led 51–64 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 49. 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

90%Western BulldogsFavourite

North Melbourne

10%

Western Bulldogs

90%

AI Match Overview

Western Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 90%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over North Melbourne. The model sees Western Bulldogs ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Western Bulldogs carry a 434-point ELO rating advantage (1708 vs 1275). Recent form favours Western Bulldogs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for North Melbourne. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 56.6 points with a combined total of 162.

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

Western Bulldogs to Win @1.04

Winner ✓

Edge

-6.6%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs +52.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-6.6%

Total Points

Under 181.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
North Melbourne
WWLLL
68.2
Western Bulldogs
WWWLL
108.8

Avg Conceded

91.2

North Melbourne

84.0

Western Bulldogs

Avg Margin

-23.0

North Melbourne

24.8

Western Bulldogs

Disposals

363.2

North Melbourne

370.4

Western Bulldogs

Inside 50s

50.0

North Melbourne

50.0

Western Bulldogs

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NOR
1275Overall1708
WBD
ELO difference: -434 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1050Midfield1222
Best: 1050WBD +172Best: 1222
995Forwards1163
Best: 1287WBD +167Best: 1511
1112Defence1157
Best: 1262WBD +44Best: 1330
1270Ruck1353
Best: 1270WBD +82Best: 1353

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NOR
Stat
WBD
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
68.2pts
Avg Score
108.8pts
91.2pts
Avg Conceded
84.0pts
-23.0pts
Avg Margin
24.8pts
363.2
Disposals
370.4
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
59.2
Tackles
60.2
39.0
Clearances
40.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

90%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 57 points

Predicted total: 162 · Line: -56.6

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.03

Team Effectiveness

+0.05

5
Elite
6
Hard Worker
6
Efficient
5
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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