AFL | Round 24

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OPTUS STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sydney Swans to win at 98% probability. The predicted margin of 59.1 was reasonable against the actual 67-point result. The game's 169 points came in 20 points higher than the predicted 149. Sydney Swans trailed 42–35 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 51–118. 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%Sydney SwansFavourite

West Coast Eagles

2%

Sydney Swans

98%

AI Match Overview

Sydney Swans are clear favourites here at 98%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over West Coast Eagles. West Coast Eagles are stronger on paper across 5 of 7 key factors — including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO — but Sydney Swans counter with Recent Win Rate which tips the scales. West Coast Eagles carry a 38-point ELO rating advantage (1509 vs 1471). Recent form favours West Coast Eagles with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Sydney Swans. The margin model predicts Sydney Swans by 59.1 points with a combined total of 149.

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

Sydney Swans to Win @1.14

Winner ✓

Edge

+10.1%

Line / Spread

Sydney Swans +34.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+10.1%

Total Points

Under 168.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
West Coast Eagles
WWWLL
80.1
Sydney Swans
WWLLL
109.4

Avg Conceded

82.3

West Coast Eagles

67.1

Sydney Swans

Avg Margin

27.1

West Coast Eagles

15.1

Sydney Swans

Disposals

377.7

West Coast Eagles

364.7

Sydney Swans

Inside 50s

57.9

West Coast Eagles

47.7

Sydney Swans

H2H History (Last 5)Sydney Swans lead 4-1
Mar 2024WCE 78 - 104 SYD
Jun 2023WCE 34 - 205 SYD
Apr 2022WCE 58 - 121 SYD
Jun 2021WCE 26 - 118 SYD
Apr 2020WCE 77 - 43 SYD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

West Coast Eagles hold the ELO advantage (1509 vs 1471), but the market favours Sydney Swans (@1.14).

The model sides with the market — other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

WCE
1509Overall1471
SYD
ELO difference: +38 in favour of West Coast Eagles

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1037Midfield920
WCE +117
962Forwards930
WCE +32
975Defence941
WCE +34
1023Ruck950
WCE +72

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WCE
Stat
SYD
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.9
80.1pts
Avg Score
109.4pts
82.3pts
Avg Conceded
67.1pts
27.1pts
Avg Margin
15.1pts
377.7
Disposals
364.7
57.9
Inside 50s
47.7

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

1
ELO Difference14.0%
Eagles
2
Midfield ELO11.0%
Eagles
3
Recent Win Rate10.0%
Swans
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Eagles
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Eagles
6
Venue Advantage7.0%
Eagles
7
H2H History6.0%

Model Confidence

98%

Sydney Swans predicted to win by 59 points

Predicted total: 149 · Line: -59.1

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.19

Team Effectiveness

+0.07

2
Elite
4
Hard Worker
10
Efficient
5
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.

2/3 predictions correct
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