AFL | Round 22

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GMHBA STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Geelong Cats to win at 96% probability. The predicted margin of 54.6 was reasonable against the actual 44-point result. The game's 174 points came in 23 points lower than the predicted 197. Geelong Cats led 52–15 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 44. 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

96%Geelong CatsFavourite

Geelong Cats

96%

Essendon

4%

AI Match Overview

Geelong Cats are clear favourites here at 96%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Essendon. The model sees Geelong Cats ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Geelong Cats carry a 492-point ELO rating advantage (1718 vs 1226). Recent form favours Geelong Cats with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 0 for Essendon. The margin model predicts Geelong Cats by 54.6 points with a combined total of 197.

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

Geelong Cats to Win @1.01

Winner ✓

Edge

-2.6%

Line / Spread

Geelong Cats -69.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-2.6%

Total Points

Over 181.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Geelong Cats
WWWWL
125.0
Essendon
LLLLL
54.2

Avg Conceded

71.8

Geelong Cats

95.2

Essendon

Avg Margin

53.2

Geelong Cats

-41.0

Essendon

Disposals

371.2

Geelong Cats

330.4

Essendon

Inside 50s

50.0

Geelong Cats

50.0

Essendon

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

GEE
1718Overall1226
ESS
ELO difference: +492 in favour of Geelong Cats

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1211Midfield1123
Best: 1295GEE +88Best: 1123
1432Forwards813
Best: 1544GEE +619Best: 985
1241Defence1174
Best: 1397GEE +67Best: 1325
1071Ruck1000
Best: 1142GEE +71Best: 1000

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GEE
Stat
ESS
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
0.0
125.0pts
Avg Score
54.2pts
71.8pts
Avg Conceded
95.2pts
53.2pts
Avg Margin
-41.0pts
371.2
Disposals
330.4
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
63.4
Tackles
55.4
37.6
Clearances
34.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

96%

Geelong Cats predicted to win by 55 points

Predicted total: 197 · Line: +54.6

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.12

Team Effectiveness

+0.17

8
Elite
1
Hard Worker
7
Efficient
7
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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