Raise more funds and take your Football Margin Tickets to the next level.
Join clubs all across Australia and use Marginbuddy to easily sell your football margin tickets online.
Create Your Free FundraiserStart raising funds in 3 easy steps
From setup to weekly payouts, here's how your fundraiser works.
Create your fundraiser in under 2 minutes
Give your fundraiser a title, description and you're good to go! It's 100% free to create a fundraiser and start raising funds.
Share your link and start selling tickets
Every fundraiser gets a unique link. Post it on social media, text it to your club members, or print the QR code. Anyone in Australia can buy tickets online, no physical tickets needed.
Sit back and watch the funds roll in
Every week, we automatically collect payments, generate random ticket numbers, email them to supporters, determine the winner, and pay them out.
Great benefits that help you raise more funds
Everything you need to run a successful fundraiser — without the admin headache.
Sell to anyone, anywhere in Australia
Your fundraiser isn't limited to your local area. Share your unique link and supporters from anywhere across Australia can purchase tickets online. no physical tickets, no geographic limits.
We handle every payment, every week
Stop chasing people for money. MarginBuddy automatically collects payments from every supporter each week, pays the winners, and sends the rest straight to your club.
Tickets delivered automatically each week
No more meeting up to hand out physical tickets. Every Friday, supporters receive their randomly generated margin number by email. Winners get notified instantly too.
Sell more than 100 tickets per round
Physical margin tickets cap you at 100. With MarginBuddy, there's no ceiling. Sell 200, 500, even 1,000 tickets per round — the more you sell, the more you raise.
Traditional margin tickets vs MarginBuddy
See why clubs are switching to digital margin tickets.
| Feature | Traditional | MarginBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket limit | Max 100 per round | Unlimited |
| Reach | Local only | Anyone in Australia |
| Payment collection | Chase people manually | Automatic via Stripe |
| Ticket distribution | Hand out physical tickets | Emailed automatically |
| Winner selection | Check scores manually | Automatic matching |
| Winner payouts | Cash or bank transfer | Instant bank transfer |
| Setup time | Hours of coordination | Under 2 minutes |
| Weekly effort | 2–4 hours per round | Zero — fully automated |
| Upfront cost | Printing + supplies | Free to create |
How margin tickets work
Support a cause you love and get a chance to win every round.
You get a random number
Each margin ticket is assigned a random number between 1 and 100. Your number is emailed to you before the AFL game kicks off each week.
Your Ticket
73
12
25
91
48
The AFL game is played
The winning margin is the difference between the two teams' final scores. This number decides who wins that week's prize pool.
Richmond
105
Carlton
80
Margin
25
Your number matches? You win!
If your ticket number matches the game's winning margin, you take home the prize! We notify you instantly via email and pay the winnings straight to your bank account. No forms, no waiting around.
Prize Up To
$500
per round
Didn't win? Your money still does good
Every ticket sold directly supports the fundraiser's cause. Win or lose, you're making a real difference for your community.
Got Questions? We've Got Answers
Everything you need to know about MarginBuddy and how it can transform your fundraising.
MarginBuddy is an automated fundraising platform for AFL clubs. We handle everything from generating margin tickets to collecting payments and distributing winnings. You create a fundraiser, share your link, and we manage the entire process automatically every week.
MarginBuddy has no upfront costs or setup fees. We charge a small platform fee of 5% on funds raised, which covers payment processing, automated systems, and support. This means you only pay when you successfully raise funds.
You can have your fundraiser up and running in under 30 seconds! Simply create an account, enter your club details, and share your unique link. Our system handles everything else automatically.
Participants pay securely through Stripe with credit/debit cards. Funds are collected weekly and held until the end of the season. After the final round, all remaining funds (after winner payouts) are transferred directly to your nominated bank account.
Yes, participants have full control and can cancel their subscription at any time through their account dashboard. They'll continue to receive tickets for rounds they've already paid for, but won't be charged for future rounds.
Not at all! MarginBuddy is designed to be completely user-friendly. If you can send an email, you can run a MarginBuddy fundraiser. We handle all the technical aspects, and our support team is always available if you need help.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Our support team is here to help. Use the contact form or email us directly at support@marginbuddy.com.au
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a message and we'll respond within 24 hours.