Jump to content

Mark and Goal of the Year

Ash35
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

I realise that the finals are included in both of these awards, but with only four nominations left, I wanted to get the ball rolling.

My top 6 so far :

MARKS

Rd 3 - M.McVeigh [Ess] vs Carlton

Rd 9 - J.Brown [bris] vs Collingwood

Rd 15 - P.Chapman [Geel] vs Collingwood

Rd 16 - M.Newton [Melb] vs Kang, B.Staker [WCE] vs Syd - joint nom 41% of the vote each

Rd 17 - A.Edwards [Kang] vs Hawthorn

Rd 19 - T.Croad [Haw] vs Brisbane

No real standouts. Newton, McVeigh and Chapman were spectacular high marks, but I get the feeling big Johnno Brown will win with his amazingly courageous mark against the Pies at the Gabba in Round 9.

GOALS

Rd 1 - R.Robertson [Melb] vs St Kilda

Rd 5 - Alwyn Davey [Ess] vs Collingwood

Rd 6 - D.Headland [Frem] vs Brisbane

Rd 13 - D.Motlop [Port] vs Brisbane

Rd 15 - D.Pearce [Port] vs WCE

Rd 20 - M.Lloyd [Ess] vs Carlton

Plenty of great goals. Aaron Davey vs Carlton Rd 14, Fevola vs St Kilda Rd 17 & Dustin Fletchers big bastard bomb vs the Saints in Rd 4 were all close to my top 6. Any of the top six would be worthy of winning, but Daniel Pearces effort against WCE at AAMI stadium in Round 15 just in front.

Thoughts?

  • Quote
    •  

    i still think the best goal of the year was yzes backwards banana from the boundary the week fletcher won it...unfortunately he is now out of the running...

    mark of the year, im not sure if he won but richos speccy against collingwood a couple of weeks ago was something special, otherwise i thought newton flew pretty well...

  • Quote
    •  
    i still think the best goal of the year was yzes backwards banana from the boundary the week fletcher won it...unfortunately he is now out of the running...

    mark of the year, im not sure if he won but richos speccy against collingwood a couple of weeks ago was something special, otherwise i thought newton flew pretty well...

    Oh yeah i forgot he didnt even win goal of the week. Fletcher beat him. Voting is rediculous, player who plays for the team with more supporters = winner.

  • Quote
    • Author
    Oh yeah i forgot he didnt even win goal of the week. Fletcher beat him. Voting is rediculous, player who plays for the team with more supporters = winner.

    Yep, it's a massive flaw in the system. You don't want to go up against a Leon Davis goal or Anthony Rocca mark, no matter how much better your nomination is.

    As good as Newtons mark was against the Kangas, he shared the Round 16 nomination with Brent Staker with 41% of the vote. So a vote or two the other way, and both Yzes goal and Newtons mark wouldn't have even been in the running. That to me is reason to change the voting system next year.

  • Quote

    As good as Newtons mark was against the Kangas, he shared the Round 16 nomination with Brent Staker with 41% of the vote.

    I reckon that he was behind on percentage with Staker a few % ahead, however given that Newton's was the best mark, the AFL decided to rig it so that Newton was eligible (as he should have been). This just proves the flaws in the system.

    They should go back to the way they did it when 'Rex Hunts footy panel' was on, all those years ago. Great show with Scotty Palmer "keep on punching Sandy"

  • Quote

    Mark Of The Year

    RND 4: Patrick Ryder

    RND 5: Luke McGuane

    RND 9: Johnathon Brown

    RND 16: Juice

    RND 19: Trent Croad

    RND 22: Robbo

    Goal Of The Year

    RND 1: Robbo

    RND 4: Fletcher

    RND 5: Alwyn Davey

    RND 14: Arron Davey

    RND 20: LLoyd

    RND 22: Hird

  • Quote

    Newton

    Edwards

    McVeigh

    McGuane

    Chapman

    Croad

    Brown

    I can't go past Newton. The camera angle it's mostly shown in doesn't do it justice.

  • Quote
    •  

    MOTY: Newton. Bias and it was a bloody good mark.

    GOTY: Dale Thomas Collingwood at the G about 4 to 5 weeks ago. Dodged three players on the boundary and snapped truly.

  • Quote

    I realise that the finals are included in both of these awards, but with only four nominations left, I wanted to get the ball rolling.

    My top 6 so far :

    MARKS

    Rd 3 - M.McVeigh [Ess] vs Carlton

    Rd 9 - J.Brown [bris] vs Collingwood

    Rd 15 - P.Chapman [Geel] vs Collingwood

    Rd 16 - M.Newton [Melb] vs Kang, B.Staker [WCE] vs Syd - joint nom 41% of the vote each

    Rd 17 - A.Edwards [Kang] vs Hawthorn

    Rd 19 - T.Croad [Haw] vs Brisbane

    No real standouts. Newton, McVeigh and Chapman were spectacular high marks, but I get the feeling big Johnno Brown will win with his amazingly courageous mark against the Pies at the Gabba in Round 9.

    :blink: If Newton was playing for Collingwood when he took that mark, it would still be bloody obvious to moi that it was the best mark of the year!

    Motlop GOTY.

  • Quote
    MOTY: Newton. Bias and it was a bloody good mark.

    GOTY: Dale Thomas Collingwood at the G about 4 to 5 weeks ago. Dodged three players on the boundary and snapped truly.

    Thomas' was a contender for out of bounds of the year?

    Newton and Motlop for me. Can't beat a 50m banana from the boundary. Ridiculous kick.

  • Quote

    The voting system is an absolute farce. Then again, I'm not sure how much better it would be if it was decided by media "experts" either. Subjective awards are always cause for controversy though.

    For me, Newton is the clear mark of the year. Fletcher's goal in Round 4 was the third best goal. For the round! Yze's was an absolute cracker that defied the laws of physics. My vote goes to ashley Hansen's goal at Subi. Incredible.

  • Quote

    i'm surprised that no-one has mentioned Franklin's goal at half time. That would be the favourite at the moment.

  • Quote
    How doesnt yze's goal vs fremantle get a run?

    that was a great goal and IMO the best this year

  • Quote

    I can safely say with no bias the Michaelk Newtons mark is easily the best of 2007

  • Quote
    "We can't wait to get into it."

    Thats the spirit, Dean

  • Quote
    I can't go past Newton. The camera angle it's mostly shown in doesn't do it justice.

    Well if version 2 of Newton's mark is the one they vote on, it really should be his. He got so high up, it was a true speccie, he stayed up for an eternity, and he got the ride down.

  • Quote

    Just finished mine MOTY RND 22: Robbo GOTY RND 22: Hird

  • Quote

    I think Newton's mark should win.

    It's like a duplicate to Shaun Smith's a few year's back - He one Mark Of The Century.

    I think Juice has got it in the bag...

  • Quote
    • Author
    i'm surprised that no-one has mentioned Franklin's goal at half time. That would be the favourite at the moment.

    It was a great goal, but wasn't even nominated that week [Rd 19].

    Dean Cox won that week from Nathan Brown and Nathan Foley.

    All of my selections were from the offical MOTY & GOTY nominations from the AFL website.

    Hence Franklin and Yze etc don't get a mention.

  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREVIEW: Carlton

      Good evening, Demon fans and welcome back to the Demonland Podcast ... it’s time to discuss this week’s game against the Blues. Will the Demons celebrate Clayton Oliver’s 200th game with a victory? We have a number of callers waiting on line … Leopold Bloom: Carlton and Melbourne are both out of finals contention with six wins and eleven losses, and are undoubtedly the two most underwhelming and disappointing teams of 2025. Both had high expectations at the start of participating and advancing deep into the finals, but instead, they have consistently underperformed and disappointed themselves and their supporters throughout the year. However, I am inclined to give the Demons the benefit of the doubt, as they have made some progress in addressing their issues after a disastrous start. In contrast, the Blues are struggling across the board and do not appear to be making any notable improvements. They are regressing, and a significant loss is looming on Saturday night. Max Gawn in the ruck will be huge and the Demon midfield have a point to prove after lowering their colours in so many close calls.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • REPORT: North Melbourne

      I suppose that I should apologise for the title of this piece, but the temptation to go with it was far too great. The memory of how North Melbourne tore Melbourne apart at the seams earlier in the season and the way in which it set the scene for the club’s demise so early in the piece has been weighing heavily upon all of us. This game was a must-win from the club’s perspective, and the team’s response was overwhelming. The 36 point win over Alastair Clarkson’s Kangaroos at the MCG on Sunday was indeed — roovenge of the highest order!

      • 4 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Werribee

      The Casey Demons remain in contention for a VFL finals berth following a comprehensive 76-point victory over the Werribee Tigers at Whitten Oval last night. The caveat to the performance is that the once mighty Tigers have been raided of many key players and are now a shadow of the premiership-winning team from last season. The team suffered a blow before the game when veteran Tom McDonald was withdrawn for senior duty to cover for Steven May who is ill.  However, after conceding the first goal of the game, Casey was dominant from ten minutes in until the very end and despite some early errors and inaccuracy, they managed to warm to the task of dismantling the Tigers with precision, particularly after half time when the nominally home side provided them with minimal resistance.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Carlton

      The Demons return to the MCG as the the visiting team on Saturday night to take on the Blues who are under siege after 4 straight losses. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Like
      • 222 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: North Melbourne

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 14th July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees glorious win over the Kangaroos at the MCG.
      Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

        • Like
      • 29 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: North Melbourne

      The Demons are finally back at the MCG and finally back on the winners list as they continually chipped away at a spirited Kangaroos side eventually breaking their backs and opening the floodgates to run out winners by 6 goals.

        • Vomit
        • Clap
        • Haha
        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 253 replies
      Demonland
    View All