AFL | Round 2

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Hawthorn to win at 84% probability. The predicted margin of 29.3 was reasonable against the actual 20-point result. Hawthorn trailed 40–35 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 60–80. 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

84%HawthornFavourite

Carlton

16%

Hawthorn

84%

AI Match Overview

Hawthorn are clear favourites here at 84%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Carlton. The model sees Hawthorn ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Recent Win Rate and Forward Line ELO. Hawthorn carry a 271-point ELO rating advantage (1715 vs 1444). Recent form favours Hawthorn with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Carlton. The margin model predicts Hawthorn by 29.3 points with a combined total of 147.

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

Hawthorn to Win @1.44

Winner ✓

Edge

+14.1%

Line / Spread

Hawthorn +15.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+14.1%

Total Points

Under 154.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Carlton
WLLLL
70.2
Hawthorn
WWWWL
109.6

Avg Conceded

80.6

Carlton

68.8

Hawthorn

Avg Margin

-10.4

Carlton

40.8

Hawthorn

Disposals

379.2

Carlton

363.0

Hawthorn

Inside 50s

50.0

Carlton

50.0

Hawthorn

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CAR
1444Overall1715
HAW
ELO difference: -271 in favour of Hawthorn

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1202Midfield1193
Best: 1272EvenBest: 1251
910Forwards1235
Best: 1040HAW +325Best: 1437
1274Defence1219
Best: 1392CAR +55Best: 1403
1600Ruck1173
Best: 1600CAR +427Best: 1173

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CAR
Stat
HAW
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
70.2pts
Avg Score
109.6pts
80.6pts
Avg Conceded
68.8pts
-10.4pts
Avg Margin
40.8pts
379.2
Disposals
363.0
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
60.6
Tackles
64.6
37.6
Clearances
43.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

84%

Hawthorn predicted to win by 29 points

Predicted total: 147 · Line: -29.3

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.17

Team Effectiveness

-0.54

5
Elite
6
Hard Worker
1
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.

3/3 predictions correct
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