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| 2014 AFL Mark of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7 June |
| Location | Adelaide Oval |
| Winner | Chad Wingard (Port Adelaide) |
The Australian Football League celebrates the best mark of the season through the annual Mark of the Year competition. In 2014, this is officially known as the Lifebroker AFL Mark of the Year. Each round three marks are nominated and fans are able to vote online for their favourite.
| = Round's Winning Mark |
| Round | Nominees | Team | Opposition | Ground | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Jamie Elliott | Collingwood | Geelong | MCG | The Magpie pocket rocket defies physics and Jimmy Bartel to launch into orbit |
| 12 | Chad Wingard | Port Adelaide | St Kilda | Adelaide Oval | Sean Dempster plays stepladder for one of 2014's most dazzling performers |
| 13 | Levi Casboult | Carlton | Hawthorn | MCG | The big Blue recalls the great Wayne Carey with this remarkable pack |
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