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.

2. Smith kicks a semi-final blinderย 

Bailey Smith had ice in his veins when he drilled a left-foot goal home with two-minutes remaining on the clock in a highly contested semi-final matchup against the Lions.

The game was one of momentum, and Smith seemed to have capitalised on it when he broke the deadlock and put his team six points up, in reach of the prelims. The Lions bounced back through Zac Bailey just 45 seconds later, before Laitham Vandermeer sent Brisbane tumbling out of finals with a game-winning behind.

What was seemingly the match-winner from Smith turned out to be the third last score of the game, but it was one of the most memorable. In the face of a loud Gabba crowd, Smith turned the heat back on the hosts, producing one of the most memorable semi-finals in recent years.