AFL | Round 24

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Carlton to win at 82% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 18.9 but the actual margin was 34 points. The game's 146 points came in 25 points lower than the predicted 171. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 1-39 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

82%CarltonFavourite

Essendon

18%

Carlton

82%

AI Match Overview

Carlton are clear favourites here at 82%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Essendon. The model sees Carlton ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Recent Win Rate and Forward Line ELO. Carlton carry a 205-point ELO rating advantage (1411 vs 1206). Recent form favours Carlton with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 0 for Essendon. The margin model predicts Carlton by 18.9 points with a combined total of 171.

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

Carlton to Win @1.30

Winner ✓

Edge

+4.6%

Line / Spread

Carlton +21.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+4.6%

Total Points

Over 165.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Essendon
LLLLL
60.0
Carlton
WWLLL
79.6

Avg Conceded

100.2

Essendon

81.2

Carlton

Avg Margin

-40.2

Essendon

-1.6

Carlton

Disposals

332.8

Essendon

340.2

Carlton

Inside 50s

50.0

Essendon

50.0

Carlton

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

ESS
1206Overall1411
CAR
ELO difference: -205 in favour of Carlton

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1224Midfield1207
Best: 1224ESS +17Best: 1207
1049Forwards1082
Best: 1273CAR +34Best: 1412
1298Defence1196
Best: 1549ESS +102Best: 1347
1277Ruck1099
Best: 1277ESS +178Best: 1099

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

ESS
Stat
CAR
0.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
60.0pts
Avg Score
79.6pts
100.2pts
Avg Conceded
81.2pts
-40.2pts
Avg Margin
-1.6pts
332.8
Disposals
340.2
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
57.2
Tackles
63.0
31.2
Clearances
39.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

82%

Carlton predicted to win by 19 points

Predicted total: 171 · Line: -18.9

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.10

Team Effectiveness

+0.21

7
Elite
4
Hard Worker
7
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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