THE THREE finalists for the 2026 Coles AFL Goal of the Year have been confirmed.

The winner of the 2026 Coles AFL Goal of the Year will receive $50,000.

The overall winner will be determined by the AFL All Australian selection panel and announced at the 2026 Brownlow Medal on Monday, 21 September.

Fans can now vote for their favourite goal at afl.com.au/goal-of-the-year

Everyone who votes for their favourite goal will also have a chance to win $5,000 thanks to Coles.

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Goal of the Year finalists

Vote now on your favourite goal from the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

Published on Sep 2, 2026

First Finalist: Bailey Williams (Western Bulldogs) in Opening Round

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Did this dancing Dog just kick Goal of the Year?

Bailey Williams sells more candy in one play than most sell all season in a mesmerising piece of skill to put his hand up for Goal of the Year

Published on Mar 7, 2026

Second Finalist: Kysaiah Pickett (Melbourne) in Round 12

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Is this the Goal of the Year? Pickett's pocket magic rocks Alice Springs

Kysaiah Pickett delivers a jaw-dropping finish from the tightest of angles to ignite the crowd and put his hand up for Goal of the Year

Published on May 31, 2026

Third Finalist: Conor McKenna (Brisbane Lions) in Round 24

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‘That is Goal of the Year!’: Lion’s ‘impossible’ finish might have won it

Conor McKenna forces the intercept before showing his Gaelic touch with a miraculous effort to make a serious late claim for Goal of the Year

Published on Aug 21, 2026