The finalists for the 2024 NAB AFLW Goal of the Year and Virgin Australia AFLW Mark of the Year awards have been revealed, showcasing some of the season's most stunning moments.
The winner of this year's Goal of the Year will receive $50,000, along with a $10,000 donation to their nominated community football club, courtesy of NAB. The winner will be determined by a combination of votes from the AFLW All-Australian Panel and the public, with voting now open at afl.com.au/aflw/goal-of-the-year.
The winner of the Mark of the Year will not only walk away with $50,000 but will also receive two million Velocity Points, enough for two people to redeem Business Class return flights to over 500 destinations worldwide. Voting for the Mark of the Year is also open at afl.com.au/aflw/mark-of-the-year, with a chance to win $5,000, courtesy of Virgin Australia.
NAB AFLW Goal of the Year Finalists
Three exceptional goals are vying for the 2024 NAB AFLW Goal of the Year. The finalists are:
Hannah Munyard (Adelaide Crows) – In Week 6, Munyard expertly evaded congestion along the boundary and nailed a checkside banana kick from a tight angle.
Community club: Mt Barker
Gemma Houghton (Port Adelaide) – In Week 7, Houghton grabbed the ball out of the ruck at a forward stoppage and snapped a brilliant goal from an impossible angle.
Community club: Huntingdale Junior FC
Deanna Berry (Western Bulldogs) – In Week 9, Berry instinctively snapped a remarkable goal from deep in the forward pocket under heavy pressure.
Community club: Mernda
Fans can vote for their favourite goal at afl.com.au/aflw/goal-of-the-year, with the winner to be announced at the W Awards on November 25.
From all angles Hannah Munyard, Deanna Berry & Gemma Houghton couldn’t be stopped 🤯
Introducing the 2024 @NAB Goal of the Year finalists. pic.twitter.com/FSyBqqghZi
— AFL Women's (@aflwomens) November 12, 2024
Virgin Australia AFLW Mark of the Year Finalists
The 2024 Virgin Australia AFLW Mark of the Year finalists include:
Matilda Scholz (Port Adelaide) – In Week 7, Scholz soared above the pack to take a spectacular overhead grab against Collingwood.
Community club: Huntingdale Junior FC
Mattea Breed (Hawthorn) – In Week 9, Breed leapt onto her opponent's back to take a strong contested mark.
Community club: South Bendigo
Rachel Kearns (Geelong Cats) – In Week 10, Kearns held strong after leaping onto an Adelaide opponent's back to take a tough mark.
Community club: Mernda
Clear the airspace, these three are flying ✈️
Introducing the 2024 @VirginAustralia Mark of the Year finalists. pic.twitter.com/mw7JwQBYla
— AFL Women's (@aflwomens) November 12, 2024
Voting for the Mark of the Year is also open at afl.com.au/aflw/mark-of-the-year, with both winners announced at the W Awards on November 25.