AFL | Round 23

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MARVEL STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 98% probability. The margin model was sharp — predicting Western Bulldogs by 91.3 vs the actual margin of 94 points. The game's 158 points came in 45 points lower than the predicted 203. Western Bulldogs led 73–17 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 94. 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

98%Western BulldogsFavourite

Western Bulldogs

98%

West Coast Eagles

2%

AI Match Overview

Western Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 98%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over West Coast Eagles. The model sees Western Bulldogs ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Western Bulldogs carry a 797-point ELO rating advantage (1794 vs 997). Recent form favours Western Bulldogs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 0 for West Coast Eagles. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 91.3 points with a combined total of 203.

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

Western Bulldogs to Win @1.01

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.9%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs -76.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.9%

Total Points

Over 189.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Western Bulldogs
WWWLL
110.8
West Coast Eagles
LLLLL
65.6

Avg Conceded

77.6

Western Bulldogs

108.8

West Coast Eagles

Avg Margin

33.2

Western Bulldogs

-43.2

West Coast Eagles

Disposals

365.8

Western Bulldogs

311.8

West Coast Eagles

Inside 50s

50.0

Western Bulldogs

50.0

West Coast Eagles

H2H History (Last 5)Western Bulldogs lead 4-1
Mar 2024WBD 106 - 30 WCE
Aug 2023WBD 85 - 92 WCE
May 2022WBD 161 - 60 WCE
Jun 2021WBD 98 - 43 WCE
Mar 2021WBD 100 - 93 WCE
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1794Overall997
WCE
ELO difference: +797 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1289Midfield1095
Best: 1358WBD +194Best: 1095
1125Forwards1031
Best: 1416WBD +94Best: 1355
1131Defence1184
Best: 1259WCE +53Best: 1318
1407Ruck1072
Best: 1407WBD +335Best: 1145

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
WCE
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
0.0
110.8pts
Avg Score
65.6pts
77.6pts
Avg Conceded
108.8pts
33.2pts
Avg Margin
-43.2pts
365.8
Disposals
311.8
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
54.8
Tackles
54.8
43.0
Clearances
30.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

98%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 91 points

Predicted total: 203 · Line: +91.3

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.11

Team Effectiveness

+0.32

6
Elite
1
Hard Worker
11
Efficient
4
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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