Link - https://jjsports-afl-goal-sweep.replit.app
I wanted a fun way to run a “first-goal sweep” with my mates at the pub this year (annual tradition). I couldn’t find a tool that did what I needed, so I had some fun with AI. It’s a small side project for now, but it’s ready for anyone who wants to give it a try!
What it does:
• Simple setup and sharing: Create a competition, name it and share the join link with friends.
• Digital hat-pull: Everyone enters their name and is randomly allocated a set of players from both teams. Each person receives an even spread of positions – forwards are drawn first so nobody ends up without a potential goal-scorer.
• Fairness and transparency: The draw uses positions (full forwards, half forwards, centres, followers, half backs, full backs and interchange) to ensure balance. Once the draw is done, everyone can see their own roster and those of the other players.
As the admin, here’s what you do:
- Invite your friends with the join link (also join yourself in a new private tab)
- Close the competition once everyone’s in.
- Add players. (Simple one button as there is a pre-built game list for tomorrow, can also be manually edited for last minute changes)
- Run the draw. (Evenly distributes players)
- Mark the winner once the first goal is scored.
It’s very much a testing platform built for my own group of friends, but I figured others might enjoy it too at the pub or BBQ. So have a crack and let me know what you think!
Yea nah… spam.