Footy fans are more blessed than any other in the world of sport.

No sport combines such astonishing physical feats with such chills of euphoria, heartbreak, and everything in between the way Aussie Rules does.

A simple kick through the big sticks can swing the mood of fanbases around the country for an entire week, while an Anzac Day speccy can drop the jaws of a nation for a fleeting moment.

2024 has already provided its fair share of thrilling plays, profound performances and memorable matches, this list will go through only a fraction of them during the season so far.

Here is our mid-year list of the top 10 moments of 2024...

Honourable Mentions:

  • Jack Higgins' game-sealing out-of-bounds bomb (Round 2 vs Collingwood)
  • Richmond hold on for first win under Adem Yze (Round 3 vs Sydney)
  • Matt Cottrell controversial goal & dissent free kick seals win for Carlton (Gather Round vs Fremantle)
  • Scott Pendlebury's 10,000th disposal (ANZAC Day vs Essendon)
  • Izak Rankine clutch fourth-quarter snap on the left (Round 10 vs Collingwood)
  • Alex Pearce set-shot goal and Cam McCarthy tribute (Round 11 vs Collingwood)
  • McKay twins finally face off (Round 13 Essendon vs Carlton)

8. Harley Reid's burst & goal from centre bounce

  • Round 10 (West Coast vs Melbourne)

This 19-year-old phenom had already captivated the nation in his AFL introduction at West Coast.

His high-flying hangers and game-changing goals through the first nine rounds had confirmed Harley Reid's hype as a generational gem for years to come, but this goal tipped us all over the edge.

Centre bounce goals are a rarity in today's game. Centre bounce goals directly from the ruck-tap, taking three bounces on a burst inside 50 while being pursued by Christian Petracca at full tilt? You couldn't dream that.

It may not win goal-of-the-year, but it's the crowning moment so far of what will be an iconic AFL career.