AFL | Round 23

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PEOPLE FIRST STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

GWS GIANTS defied the model's 68% prediction for Gold Coast SUNS — a notable upset. The margin model missed here — predicting 5.7 but the actual margin was 35 points. The game's 187 points came in 21 points higher than the predicted 166. GWS GIANTS led 40–62 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 35. A tough result for the model — all 3 picks missed on this one.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

68%Gold Coast SUNSFavourite

Gold Coast SUNS

68%

GWS GIANTS

32%

AI Match Overview

Gold Coast SUNS are clear favourites here at 68%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over GWS GIANTS. GWS GIANTS are stronger on paper across 3 of 7 key factors — including Forward Line ELO, Defensive ELO and Scoring Form — but Gold Coast SUNS counter with ELO Difference and Midfield ELO which tips the scales. Gold Coast SUNS carry a 135-point ELO rating advantage (1738 vs 1603). The margin model predicts Gold Coast SUNS by 5.7 points with a combined total of 166.

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

Gold Coast SUNS to Win @1.36

Lost ✗

Edge

-5.1%

Line / Spread

Gold Coast SUNS -18.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-5.1%

Total Points

Under 178.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Gold Coast SUNS
WWWWL
89.0
GWS GIANTS
WWWWL
98.8

Avg Conceded

66.2

Gold Coast SUNS

82.0

GWS GIANTS

Avg Margin

22.8

Gold Coast SUNS

16.8

GWS GIANTS

Disposals

366.6

Gold Coast SUNS

344.6

GWS GIANTS

Inside 50s

50.0

Gold Coast SUNS

50.0

GWS GIANTS

H2H History (Last 5)GWS GIANTS lead 5-0
Jun 2025GCS 99 - 106 GWS
Jul 2024GCS 50 - 89 GWS
Mar 2024GCS 89 - 117 GWS
Jul 2023GCS 63 - 103 GWS
Mar 2022GCS 57 - 83 GWS
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

GCS
1738Overall1603
GWS
ELO difference: +135 in favour of Gold Coast SUNS

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1250Midfield1203
Best: 1300GCS +47Best: 1280
1005Forwards1236
Best: 1295GWS +231Best: 1443
1218Defence1239
Best: 1354GWS +21Best: 1443
1411Ruck1204
Best: 1411GCS +208Best: 1204

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GCS
Stat
GWS
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
89.0pts
Avg Score
98.8pts
66.2pts
Avg Conceded
82.0pts
22.8pts
Avg Margin
16.8pts
366.6
Disposals
344.6
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
65.0
Tackles
51.6
41.8
Clearances
36.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

68%

Gold Coast SUNS predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 166 · Line: +5.7

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.26

Team Effectiveness

-0.05

5
Elite
2
Hard Worker
7
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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