Match Recap Template

Use Saturday evening or Sunday morning after a match. Fill in Inputs, then ask Claude to draft the three versions.

Inputs

  • Round: e.g. Round 5
  • Result (Seniors): MKFC X.X (XX) def / def by [Opponent] X.X (XX)
  • Result (Reserves): same format
  • Venue: ground name, suburb
  • Goalkickers: Seniors top goalkickers (name + count)
  • Best players: Seniors best 3–5 (from coaches’ votes if available)
  • Match moment: one sentence — the turning point, a great mark, a debut, a milestone game
  • Injuries / notes: anything material (optional)
  • Next week: Round X opponent + venue
  • Sponsor of the round: name (optional)

Voice notes

  • Win or lose, tone is proud and respectful. No sledging opponents or umpires.
  • Lead with the result and the venue. Don’t bury the score.
  • Celebrate effort, not just wins — community footy is about the group.
  • Always thank volunteers, sponsors, and the opposition where relevant.

Facebook version (target 100–180 words)

Structure:

  1. Result line: “Seniors fell short / saluted by X points against [Opponent] at [Venue].”
  2. How the match unfolded: 2–3 sentences. Where did momentum shift?
  3. Standouts: best players (3–5 names) and goalkickers.
  4. Reserves result in one paragraph.
  5. Thanks: volunteers, sponsor of the round, opposition.
  6. Next week: round, opponent, venue.

Instagram caption (target 50–100 words)

Structure:

  1. Result, big and clear (“ROOS BY 18” or “TOUGH ONE AT [VENUE]”).
  2. 1–2 sentences on the story of the match.
  3. Best on ground + leading goalkicker.
  4. Next match teaser.
  5. Hashtags: #MKFC #GoRoos #SFNL #CommunityFooty + opponent + round.

Image guidance:

  • Score tile: royal blue #013087 background, white DIN Condensed headline with final score, opponent logo small in corner if available.
  • Action photo: high contrast, players visible in royal blue guernseys. Alt text required.

Short / X / Story version (<280 chars)

Win: 🏉 ROOS BY [margin]. Seniors def [Opponent] X.X (XX) to X.X (XX) at [Venue]. Best: [Name 1], [Name 2], [Name 3]. Goals: [Name]. #MKFC #GoRoos

Loss: Tough one at [Venue]. [Opponent] X.X (XX) def Roos X.X (XX). Best: [Name 1], [Name 2], [Name 3]. Back at it next week. #MKFC #GoRoos

Pre-publish checklist

  • Scores verified against the official sheet
  • All names spelled correctly (especially debutants)
  • Reserves result included
  • Sponsor / volunteers thanked
  • Alt text on every image
  • No comment on umpires