Phil Manassa Medal

Information

 Introduction:

  • Awarded in recognition of the best goal scored during the AFL season
  • Named in honour of a former league player famous for a goal on the run from the half-back flank during the 1977 VFL Grand Final replay, Phil Manassa
  • First awarded in 2001
  • Officially known as the Goal of the Year

 Voting:

  • After each round and the first three weeks of the finals, three nominations for the Goal of the Week are determined by a panel of AFL selectors
  • Since 2006, the public could vote for the Goal of the Round on the AFL website
  • The winner is chosen by the All-Australian selection committee from all nominated goals, whether they won the weekly vote or not

 Eligibility:

  • The player must create and score a difficult goal in play

Honour Roll - AFL

Season: Goal Kicked: Winner:
2014 Round 17 Matt White