The two best sides all season take it down to the wire before Max Rooke has the final say
Football at its finest as we re-live all the drama of the thrilling finishes that had our hearts racing right up until the siren. Whether it's the Dom Sheed Grand Final dagger, the 'Miracle on Grass' or David Zaharakis on Anzac Day, this series has something for every footy fan. Plus, you will be able to share your favourite thrillers to remind some of your mates of THAT game you both went to that didn't work out for everyone!
The fickle nature of the Sherrin plays a part in a dramatic drawn Grand Final for the third and final time in VFL/AFL…
Only one Victorian side had ever travelled interstate and won a final but somebody forgot to tell John Barker and Hawthorn
Luke Ball and Dale Thomas dig deep in a classic preliminary final during Mick Malthouse's last season as Collingwood coach
What a mark! One of the greatest climaxes to a Grand Final between modern rivals West Coast and Sydney at the MCG
A semi-final to savour for Fitzroy, as Mick Conlan kicks four goals in a nerve-racking finish against Sydney at a muddy…
Heroics from Shaun Burgoyne against a rampaging Brent Guerra guided the Power to its first ever Grand Final in an epic at…
An all-time classic comeback thanks to Ash McGrath's after-the-siren monster goal that sparks wild celebrations at the…
Essendon was unbeaten for the season heading into Round 21, 2000 but Bulldogs coach Terry Wallace's 'flooding' tactics…
In the last game between the Crows and Power at Football Park, Angus Monfries at right-angles and an emerging star of the…
Rex Hunt in his trademark style calls the final moments at Waverley Park in Round 21, 1999
The Kangaroos miss six shots in a row and Adem Yze makes them rue those chances in Round 9, 2002 at the MCG
Tony Lockett launches from long range to give the Swans the lead after the siren in a thrilling preliminary final at the…
Terry Wallace had been sacked as Tigers coach and the Demons occupied bottom spot, but it didn't prevent the two sides…
Jason Dunstall takes a pair of marks to win the game on a Friday night at the MCG in Round 13, 1993
Mark Merenda puts the Eagles up by the barest margin and it's all about holding firm from there at Princes Park in Round…
A monster barrel from Clint Bizzell has the commentators and fans screaming at Docklands in Round 4, 2000
Austinn Jones kicks a crucial point before an unlikely hero launches a bomb against the reigning three-time premiers at…
In the third edition of Dreamtime at the 'G, nearly 62,000 fans witnessed a controversial finish involving Tigers' great…
Ross Glendinning's five goals has the Eagles four points up before Garry Lyon enters the fray at Waverley Park
Perhaps the most memorable moment of this match at Kardinia Park happens after the siren in the coaches' box
Talk about a team-lifter from a Carlton hard nut in a preliminary final boilover at the MCG
Digby Morrell and Michael Voss have five goals on the board for their respective teams at Docklands in Round 3, 2003
Peter Matera provides the pivotal moment in a Western Derby decided by a solitary point at Subiaco in Round 21, 2000
The first edition of the now traditional Anzac Day match between the Magpies and Bombers had 94,825 fans witness a…
Matthew Lappin puts Carlton in front at Docklands after being 37 points adrift, then enter Peter Riccardi
Richmond had made finals just once since 1982 and sat sixth on the ladder when they faced the eighth-placed Western…
Merger talks between Melbourne and Hawthorn had been met by strong opposition and a flashpoint ensued through fortuitous…
Champion James Hird responds to a $20,000 fine for umpire comments by being the matchwinner and providing a memorable fan…
A pulsating Grand Final culminates in a matchwinning set shot on the boundary from Eagles midfielder Dom Sheed
Gary Ablett Snr with the final say for the Cats in a remarkable conclusion to the preliminary final, 1994
'Hope in his heart, dreams in his head.' John Anthony overcome by emotion in the semi-final at the MCG
Geelong forward Cam Mooney gives the umpire a bake in a dramatic qualifying final
Dramatic and highly-emotional scenes at the MCG in the preliminary final, 1997
Led by 11 goals from legendary forward Tony Lockett, St Kilda storms home at the SCG in Round 7, 1994
The Bulldogs and Giants had chances to seize control in a bid to send Daniel Giansiracusa and Josh Hunt off in style
The fifth QClash in Round 3, 2013 is perhaps the best in the growing history of Suns v Lions games
Carlton champion Anthony Koutoufides stands up in the latter stages at Princes Park in Round 5, 1996
'I see it, but I don't believe it!' Iconic commentary from a special SCG semi-final, 2005
Scores locked on 106 points apiece between the Crows and Bombers on a Saturday night in Round 12, 1998
The Saints and Cats boasted an incredible 13-0 season record and the clash more than lived up to the hype
Former rugby star Karmichael Hunt kicks to win the game for Gold Coast after the siren in Round 16, 2012
Carlton fans at fever pitch but their euphoria takes a stunning turn at the MCG in Round 6, 2009
Who wrote this script!? Former Demons star Jeff Farmer the Dockers' hero at Subiaco in Round 8, 2002
Ted Whitten on edge in the box riding home the Big V against the Croweaters in State of Origin at Football Park
The unmissable Sydney and West Coast rivalry added another chapter in the Grand Final, 2006
The biggest three-quarter time comeback in AFL history as Brisbane erase a 45-point deficit in Round 16, 1995
Two top-four sides and fierce rivals do battle in a Friday night blockbuster at the MCG in Round 15, 1995
A whopping 41 goals with Kayne Pettifer landing a telling blow at Docklands in Round 21, 2005
The reaction from Sydney coach John Longmire epitomises a stunning end in Round 14, 2017
A controversial finish as Rod Jameson decides the contest at Football Park in Round 12, 1991
An iconic goal from David Zaharakis wins a heartstopper in the traditional Anzac Day clash
The Cats were chasing their tails after relinquishing a 51-point lead but they weren't done yet in Round 19, 2012
An 'extraordinary' response from the Crows who trailed by 30 points in the fourth quarter at Docklands
Paul Williams' one-hander and smart play from the centre break pivotal at Subiaco in Round 13, 1992
Matthew Egan has the chance to win the game after the siren at Kardinia Park in Round 20, 2005
'Lance Franklin, what an inspiration!' Seven goals and the clincher in the superstar's first finals appearance
Eight seconds to go at the boundary throw-in and enter Nic Naitanui for the Eagles against the Giants in Round 21, 2016
How on Earth did the Kangaroos pinch this from the Pies in Round 19, 2005? The gold jacket of Joffa might have proven to…
A game of ebbs and flows between the Hawks and Power decided by the last kick on the boot of Brett Ebert in Round 20, 2007
The Bombers and Tigers take it down to the wire in the second edition of Dreamtime at the 'G, a game remembered for Dean…
Sydney v Hawthorn has developed into a must-watch battle over recent years and this was no exception at the SCG in Round…
One of the best games of the season in Round 17, 2019 between the Bombers and resurgent Kangaroos at Docklands decided by…
When you need a bit of magic, call on 'The Wizard!' Fremantle hit the lead through Jeff Farmer in a huge boost for its…
'This is the most unbelievable climax to a game of footy we've seen in many, many years!' From 1990-2020, only five finals…
The Eagles and Dockers rich history adds another chapter in a thrilling Western Derby in Round 18, 2011 where Hayden…
Star midfielder Paul Hasleby central in the clutch moments in a spectacular Western Derby between the Dockers and Eagles…
Daniel Wells the matchwinner for the Kangaroos against the Blues in Round 3, 2004 and the goal under pressure is something…
Only three finals in AFL history have required extra-time, but neither of the previous two ended like this! West Coast…
The previous week it was David Mundy and now it's GWS star forward Jeremy Cameron inflicting a last-gasp loss on the…
Cult hero Jack Fitzpatrick played in just four wins in his 26-game career, including Round 23, 2016 against the Pies where…
An Anzac Day classic between the Magpies and Bombers all hangs on the boot of Jarryd Blair in a one-point heart-stopper at…
Not for the first time, Bombers midfielder David Zaharakis kicks a clutch goal to sink an arch-rival at the MCG in Round…
The Saints entered Round 9, 2000 winless under coach Tim Watson and held the lead against a fast-finishing Bulldogs
From 40 points down, the Kangaroos had all the momentum against the Swans at the SCG in Round 19, 2004
The result between the Tigers and Saints in Round 7, 2008 decided by Jack Riewoldt after the siren
Two of the most dominant sides of the early 2000s fight to be minor premiers at Football Park in Round 22, 2002
Hawthorn champion Jason Dunstall in everything in the latter stages of a Friday night thriller in Round 20, 1995
Peter Matera provides the pivotal moment in a Western Derby decided by a solitary point at Subiaco in Round 21, 2000
A game remembered for Austin Wonaeamirri's performance, Brad Miller's goal and special celebrations in Round 14, 2008
Ben Dixon with a strong mark and one of the more iconic goals in recent memory at the MCG in Round 17, 2001
Without Dane Swan through suspension, Collingwood fought hard against eventual premiers Sydney at Stadium Australia in…
Gold Coast grabs its first win over Essendon in dramatic scenes following James Hird's departure as coach in Round 21,…
Neale Daniher unable to contain his excitement as the Demons snare a top-eight spot at the expense of the Bulldogs in…
The Hawks celebrate a shock 4-1 record after five rounds through Mark Williams' clutch set shot
Matt White puts the Tigers in front but this seesawing battle is far from over as Hayden Ballantyne strikes in Round 5,…
The Kangaroos prove their flag credentials in a high-scoring rollercoaster at the MCG to the frustration of Power coach…
The look on St Kilda coach Alan Richardson's face says it all as Jack Steven has the final roll of the dice in Round 5,…
Gary Ablett's iconic snap gives Geelong breathing space in pursuit of a Grand Final berth, but Collingwood won't relent in…
The Bulldogs had won eight of their past nine games and by contrast the Eagles had lost seven of their previous eight, but…
'This is the most unbelievable climax to a game of footy we've seen in many, many years!' From 1990-2020, only five finals…
Reigning premiers Hawthorn hanging on against an energetic Port Adelaide in the 2014 preliminary final at the MCG, with…
Powerhouse Richmond with the likes of Hart, Bartlett and Bourke won four flags in eight seasons and the first of those…
Wet, wild and watchable as Power star forward Warren Tredrea stands tall
The Hawks holding firm under immense Dees pressure until Russell Robertson's smart play in the ruck
One year prior to the Bombers and Magpies making football on April 25 a regular feature, the sides played an April 23…
A remarkable Bulldogs fightback and unique circumstances give Will Minson the opportunity to tie the scores
Phil Walsh's memory honoured as the Power and Crows provide the closest margin in Showdown history
Wayne Schwass' shot falls agonisingly short before Anthony Rocca wins it for the unbeaten Pies at the SCG
Simon Goodwin puts the Crows in front and all hope looks lost for the Demons - enter Andrew Leoncelli
Fraser Gehrig kicks his ninth goal of the game to give St Kilda its first win over the Kangaroos since 1997
The Eagles go from wooden spooners to preliminary finalists, with Andrew Walker in everything late for the Blues
An epic Swans-Hawks modern rivalry adds another chapter as Cyril Rioli steps up in 2016 at the SCG
Brad Johnson has the final say on a top-four battle for the Cats and Dogs in Jason Akermanis' 300th game
Melbourne coach Neale Daniher appears to be going out on a high until Scott Lucas catches fire in round 13, 2007
The Roos and Dogs put on a Friday night belter with the winner taking the minor premiership
What a finish! The cellar-dweller Lions serve it up to the finals-bound Saints in Andrew Bews' final game
The Dockers win the first three games of a season for the first time with a huge scalp at Subiaco Oval
Multiple goals, the narrowest of behinds and a fight after the siren - this Power-Pies tussle has it all
Brandon Ellis thinks he's given the Tigers a big win, but ice-cool veteran David Mundy bobs up for the Dockers
Tom McDonald's inventive goal gives the Dees their first win in Perth against the Eagles since 2002
Sydney stalwart Daryn Cresswell joins an exclusive club of players to win a game after the siren at the SCG
The Lions kick eight fourth-term goals to overrun the top of the table Eagles at the Gabba
It's been 17 years since Essendon saluted in a final, with Dustin Fletcher and James Hird central figures
Todd Goldstein plays a vital role in steering the Roos into the penultimate week of finals
It's been 20,090 days since the Bulldogs made it into a Grand Final when they face the Giants
The Hawks and Swans are separated by less than a goal in the final stages of this classic Grand Final
The two best sides all season take it down to the wire before Max Rooke has the final say