As a starting point, the decision of a sporting club is only reviewable by the courts if the person seeking review can establish one of the following things:

1. some interference with their property rights or interests,
2. some breach of contract, or
3. some threat to their livelihood or reputation.

In many cases the constitution of the club will be considered a contract, but that does not necessarily mean that any decision made improperly will be a potential breach of contract.

Many sporting clubs will have internal review policies or dispute resolution mechanisms in their constitutions. In Victoria, incorporated associations are required to have such a grievance procedure in their constitution. Members of a company limited by guarantee may have rights under the Corporations Act 2001.

Many clubs participate in a larger network, for example by being part of a national body. These national bodies often have dispute resolution policies which can be accessed by club members. Some clubs might also implement such policies in order to obtain government funding.