The Sandover Medal is an annual award given since 1921 to the fairest and best player in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). The voting is done by the three field umpires after each match, awarding 3, 2, and 1 points to the best players. A player with the highest total votes at the end of the home and away season wins the medal. There have been several winners with notable vote counts reaching or around 20 votes. Here are some Sandover Medal winners who received exactly 20 votes or close to it:
- 1966: William (Bill) Walker, Swan Districts – 20 votes
- 1963: Ray Sorrell, East Fremantle – 20 votes
- 1958: Ted Kilmurray, East Perth – 20 votes
- 1952: Stephen Marsh, South Fremantle – 20 votes
- 1974: Graham Melrose, East Fremantle – 20 votes
- 1972: Ian Miller, Perth – 20 votes
The voting system has changed over time, but since 1930 it has involved awarding 3, 2, and 1 point votes. In recent years, including the 2025 count, votes have often been higher, with winners receiving over 20 votes, such as the 2025 winner Charlie Constable who polled 29 votes. The Sandover Medal emphasizes fairness, as players suspended during the season become ineligible to win the award. This covers the significance and examples related to 20 votes in the Sandover Medal history.
