Free Best and Fairest Voting Template
August 2026 | 6 min read
If you run best and fairest voting on paper, a clear, consistent template saves time and prevents disputes. Below is a free voting template you can copy straight into a document and print — plus a digital alternative that tallies the votes for you. Use whichever suits your club.
1. The 3-2-1 Best and Fairest Voting Template
The most common format at community level. The voter awards 3 points to the best player, 2 to the second best, and 1 to the third, after every game. Copy the template below:
Weekly 3-2-1 Voting Slip
| Club / Team | |
| Round / Date | |
| Opponent | |
| Voter name |
| Points | Player name |
|---|---|
| 3 votes (best player) | |
| 2 votes (second best) | |
| 1 vote (third best) |
Signed: ____________________ Date: ____________
2. Season Tally Template
At season's end, transfer every weekly slip onto a running tally to find your winner. One row per player, one column per round:
| Player | R1 | R2 | R3 | … | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player A | 3 | — | 2 | … | 5 |
| Player B | 2 | 3 | 3 | … | 8 |
| Player C | 1 | 2 | — | … | 3 |
Keep a countback rule handy in case of a tie — for example, the player with the most 3-vote games wins.
3. Tips for Using a Paper Template
- Collect the slip before the voter leaves — chasing votes later is where clubs lose them
- Store the master tally securely — one spreadsheet or book, one custodian
- Keep votes confidential until the awards night to protect the result's integrity
- Set an eligibility minimum — for example, a minimum number of games played to qualify
- Agree the countback rule in advance, not on the night
4. The Faster Alternative: Skip the Template
A template fixes the format — but you still chase slips, enter numbers by hand, and hope nothing goes missing. Paper voting quietly costs clubs hours every season (we break down the real cost in our guide on why paper voting is costing your club). A voting app keeps the same 3-2-1 system and removes the admin entirely.
Replace the Paper Template Entirely
Keep the 3-2-1 system your club knows — lose the printing, chasing, and tallying. Try GameVote free for 14 days, no credit card required.