AFL | Round 18

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Richmond to win at 77% probability. The margin model was sharp — predicting Richmond by 5.2 vs the actual margin of 9 points. The game's 83 points came in 76 points lower than the predicted 159. Richmond trailed 23–24 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 46–37. A clean sweep — all 3 model picks hit for this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

77%RichmondFavourite

Richmond

77%

Essendon

23%

AI Match Overview

Richmond are clear favourites here at 77%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Essendon. Essendon are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors — including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO — but Richmond counter with Defensive ELO which tips the scales. Essendon carry a 216-point ELO rating advantage (1322 vs 1106). The margin model predicts Richmond by 5.2 points with a combined total of 159.

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

Richmond to Win @3.30

Winner ✓

Edge

+47.0%

Line / Spread

Richmond +15.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+47.0%

Total Points

Under 162.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Richmond
LLLLL
55.0
Essendon
LLLLL
67.0

Avg Conceded

108.2

Richmond

107.6

Essendon

Avg Margin

-53.2

Richmond

-40.6

Essendon

Disposals

327.8

Richmond

366.0

Essendon

Inside 50s

50.0

Richmond

50.0

Essendon

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

RIC
1106Overall1322
ESS
ELO difference: -216 in favour of Essendon

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1106Midfield1209
Best: 1106ESS +103Best: 1250
1074Forwards1157
Best: 1444ESS +83Best: 1309
1251Defence1166
Best: 1382RIC +84Best: 1344
1338Ruck1199
Best: 1338RIC +139Best: 1199

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

RIC
Stat
ESS
0.0
Wins (Last 5)
0.0
55.0pts
Avg Score
67.0pts
108.2pts
Avg Conceded
107.6pts
-53.2pts
Avg Margin
-40.6pts
327.8
Disposals
366.0
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
53.0
Tackles
59.6
35.0
Clearances
34.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

77%

Richmond predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 159 · Line: +5.2

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.10

Team Effectiveness

+0.06

7
Elite
2
Hard Worker
5
Efficient
9
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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