AFL | Round 20

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Hawthorn to win at 94% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 51.5 but the actual margin was 24 points. The game's 146 points came in 40 points lower than the predicted 186. 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%HawthornFavourite

Hawthorn

94%

Carlton

6%

AI Match Overview

Hawthorn are clear favourites here at 94%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Carlton. The model sees Hawthorn ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Hawthorn carry a 307-point ELO rating advantage (1673 vs 1366). Recent form favours Hawthorn with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Carlton. The margin model predicts Hawthorn by 51.5 points with a combined total of 186.

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 @1.22

Winner ✓

Edge

+11.9%

Line / Spread

Hawthorn -25.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+11.9%

Total Points

Over 161.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Hawthorn
WWWWL
88.4
Carlton
WLLLL
67.2

Avg Conceded

61.8

Hawthorn

96.4

Carlton

Avg Margin

26.6

Hawthorn

-29.2

Carlton

Disposals

358.8

Hawthorn

335.0

Carlton

Inside 50s

50.0

Hawthorn

50.0

Carlton

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

HAW
1673Overall1366
CAR
ELO difference: +307 in favour of Hawthorn

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1204Midfield1198
Best: 1267EvenBest: 1218
1151Forwards967
Best: 1396HAW +184Best: 1313
1301Defence1172
Best: 1534HAW +129Best: 1285
1367Ruck1016
Best: 1367HAW +351Best: 1032

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

HAW
Stat
CAR
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
88.4pts
Avg Score
67.2pts
61.8pts
Avg Conceded
96.4pts
26.6pts
Avg Margin
-29.2pts
358.8
Disposals
335.0
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
74.2
Tackles
56.8
41.8
Clearances
37.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

94%

Hawthorn predicted to win by 52 points

Predicted total: 186 · Line: +51.5

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.10

Team Effectiveness

+0.18

7
Elite
1
Hard Worker
8
Efficient
7
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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