Resources

Guides & Articles

Expert advice on running fair, transparent player voting and making your end-of-season awards night one to remember.

Voting & Awards Guides

Guide

How to Run Best and Fairest Voting (2026 Guide)

A step-by-step guide to running fair, transparent best and fairest voting — from setup to awards night.

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Comparison

Best and Fairest Voting Apps Compared

A transparent comparison of the main voting options available to Australian sports teams.

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Tutorial

Set Up Digital Player Voting in Under 10 Minutes

A quick walkthrough to go from zero to fully operational digital voting using GameVote.

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Planning

End-of-Season Awards Night Guide

Everything you need to plan a memorable awards night — venue, catering, voting results, and presentations.

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Solving Common Problems

Insight

Paper Voting Is Costing Your Club More Than You Think

The hidden costs of paper-based voting — volunteer hours, lost votes, and missed opportunities.

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Insight

Why Fair & Transparent Voting Matters

How perception of fairness affects player retention, parent trust, and overall club culture.

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Guide

Parent Involvement in Junior Sport Voting

How to embrace parent participation while keeping voting fair and constructive.

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Guide

5 Voting Mistakes Sports Clubs Make

Common voting pitfalls that undermine fairness and how to avoid them.

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Guide

Coach vs Player vs Parent Votes

The pros and cons of each voting channel and how to combine them effectively.

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Sport-Specific Guides

AFL

AFL Best and Fairest Voting for Community Clubs

How to run Brownlow-style voting at your local footy club — from juniors to seniors.

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Cricket

Player of the Match Voting for Cricket Clubs

How to fairly assess batting, bowling, and fielding contributions in your voting system.

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Rugby League

Rugby League Club Awards

From Dally M–style round voting to multi-grade management — streamline your awards process.

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Netball

Netball Best and Fairest Voting

Making voting easy for netball associations — from Saturday netball to representative sides.

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Soccer

Soccer Club End-of-Season Awards

A planning guide for Australian soccer clubs — Golden Boot, Player of the Year, and more.

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Club Management & Community

Pillar Guide

The Ultimate Guide to Running a Grassroots Sports Club

Everything a new or experienced club manager needs to know — governance, finances, volunteers, and awards.

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Guide

How to Keep Volunteers Engaged

Practical strategies to retain volunteers, reduce burnout, and build a volunteer-friendly culture.

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Guide

Team Manager Survival Guide

Tips for your first season — pre-season prep, game day essentials, communication, and admin shortcuts.

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Insight

How Technology Is Changing Community Sport

From registration to voting to coaching — how digital tools are transforming grassroots sport in Australia.

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Ideas

Awards Night Ideas & Inspiration

Creative themes, award categories, entertainment ideas, and budget-friendly tips for a memorable night.

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