At the end of an AFL season when the medals are awarded and a premiership flag is flying, it's easy to forget all the little moments that made up one grand, unpredictable year.

We've already covered some of our most memorable moments from earlier in the year, and now with the finals series concluded, we've taken a look back at the top 10 highlights in 2021.

3. McCarthy and the point post secure a top 4 Brisbane finish

The result of the Round 23 match between the Lions and Eagles was never in doubt, as the final minutes approached, but the Brisbane crowd remained on the edge of their seats.

Nonetheless, a different kind of game emerged in the hunt for that rare double-chance come September.

In the dying seconds of the match, after kicking five-straight goals in the final quarter, the Lions still needed a crucial 0.1% to secure a top-four place.

Enter Lincoln McCarthy.

The 27-year-old's snap produced just one point, but it was enough to get the Lions over the line. The Eagles, despite having their own place in finals on the line, didn't seem to have the same fight when the game was up for grabs, much to the benefit of live ladder enthusiasts around the country.