AFL | Round 5

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NORWOOD OVAL • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Brisbane Lions to win at 85% probability. The margin model was sharp — predicting Brisbane Lions by 24.9 vs the actual margin of 21 points. The game's 215 points came in 51 points higher than the predicted 164. Brisbane Lions trailed 62–29 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 97–118. 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

85%Brisbane LionsFavourite

Western Bulldogs

15%

Brisbane Lions

85%

AI Match Overview

Brisbane Lions are clear favourites here at 85%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Western Bulldogs. The model sees Brisbane Lions ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Brisbane Lions carry a 198-point ELO rating advantage (1759 vs 1561). Recent form favours Brisbane Lions with 5 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Western Bulldogs. The margin model predicts Brisbane Lions by 24.9 points with a combined total of 164.

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

Brisbane Lions to Win @1.52

Winner ✓

Edge

+18.8%

Line / Spread

Brisbane Lions +12.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+18.8%

Total Points

Under 170.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Western Bulldogs
WWLLL
81.8
Brisbane Lions
WWWWW
97.6

Avg Conceded

88.8

Western Bulldogs

73.6

Brisbane Lions

Avg Margin

-7.0

Western Bulldogs

24.0

Brisbane Lions

Disposals

356.2

Western Bulldogs

365.8

Brisbane Lions

Inside 50s

50.0

Western Bulldogs

50.0

Brisbane Lions

H2H History (Last 5)Brisbane Lions lead 3-2
Feb 2026WBD 111 - 106 BRI
Jul 2025WBD 76 - 86 BRI
Jun 2024WBD 71 - 114 BRI
Mar 2023WBD 67 - 53 BRI
Jun 2022WBD 67 - 108 BRI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1561Overall1759
BRI
ELO difference: -198 in favour of Brisbane Lions

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1270Midfield1296
Best: 1303BRI +26Best: 1383
1043Forwards1056
Best: 1402BRI +12Best: 1253
1134Defence1246
Best: 1238BRI +112Best: 1396
1392Ruck1208
Best: 1392WBD +184Best: 1208

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
BRI
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
5.0
81.8pts
Avg Score
97.6pts
88.8pts
Avg Conceded
73.6pts
-7.0pts
Avg Margin
24.0pts
356.2
Disposals
365.8
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
56.4
Tackles
62.0
39.8
Clearances
43.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

85%

Brisbane Lions predicted to win by 25 points

Predicted total: 164 · Line: -24.9

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.03

Team Effectiveness

+0.13

7
Elite
4
Hard Worker
6
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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