Sportsday Is Chat GPT the future of AFL coaching? (13.02.26)
Feb 13, 2026
They test AI-generated game plans applied to AFL clubs and laugh at the tactics it spits out. Short breakdowns cover how to limit Adelaide’s stoppages, disrupt Geelong’s tempo, and blunt Brisbane’s midfield surges. AI strategies for stopping Collingwood’s transitions get debated. The presenters question patterns and limits in the chatbot’s team-by-team advice.
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Shut Down Adelaide's Fast Entries
- Defend stoppages and force Adelaide to make messy clearances rather than clean ones.
- Funnel their corridor entries wide, protect the corridor and win aerial contests behind the ball.
AI Gives Good Ideas But Is Generic
- ChatGPT produced practical, tactical blueprints but often relied on generic common-sense points.
- Kane Cornes and Gerard Healy felt AI can help but won't replace human analysts yet.
Disrupt Geelong's Possession Game
- Pressure Geelong by forcing long kicks and making the contest physical to disrupt their structure.
- Run them, spread from contests and punish turnovers with quick, chaotic play and efficient finishes.