Kysaiah Pickett, Shai Bolton and Nick Watson. Pictures: AFL Photos

THE THREE finalists for the 2026 Virgin Australia AFL Mark of the Year have been confirmed.

The 2026 Virgin Australia Mark of the Year winner will receive $50,000 and two million Velocity Points – enough Points for two people to redeem return Business Class Reward Seats to over 500 destinations around the world*.

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 mark at afl.com.au/mark-of-the-year

Everyone who votes for their favourite mark will also have a chance to win $5,000 thanks to Virgin Australia.

First Finalist: Kysaiah Pickett (Melbourne) in Round 7

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Mark of the Year? Kozzy climbs the clouds for epic speccy

Kysaiah Pickett soars high over a Tiger for a ‘ridiculous’ Mark of the Year contender, sparking a big reaction from coach Steven King in the box

Second Finalist: Shai Bolton (Fremantle) in Round 15

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Shai takes to the skies for breathtaking Mark of the Year contender

Shai Bolton climbs above the pack for a spectacular hanger that instantly enters Mark of the Year calculations

Third Finalist: Nick Watson (Hawthorn) in Round 24

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Wet-weather WIZARDRY: Has Watson just pinched Mark of the Year?

Nick Watson may have snatched Mark of the Year in the final game of the regular season with this incredible 'horizontal' grab in tough conditions

* Reward Seats are subject to availability. Taxes, fees, and carrier charges may be applicable and may vary. Velocity membership and redemption terms and conditions apply.