2017 AFL Mark of the Year | |
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Date | 14 July 2017 |
Location | Etihad Stadium |
Winner | Joe Daniher (Essendon) |
The Australian Football League celebrates the best mark of the season through the annual Mark of the Year competition. In 2017, this is officially known as the Woolworths AFL Mark of the Year. Each round three marks are nominated and fans are able to vote online for their favourite. The winner was Essendon's Joe Daniher, which surprised many fans and media personal who expected Jeremy Howe of Collingwood to win the award for his screamer against Melbourne in round 12. [1] [2] Following the shock win, Collingwood's president Eddie McGuire said that the voting system for Mark of the Year needs an overhaul. [3]
= Round's winning mark |
Round | Nominees [27] | Team | % of votes | Opposition | Ground | Description |
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12 | Jeremy Howe | Collingwood | 40.7% | Melbourne | MCG | High-flying Magpie with Queen's Birthday leap that might just be his best |
14 | Brodie Grundy | Collingwood | 6.6% | Port Adelaide | MCG | Pies ruckman takes his lead from teammate Jeremy Howe to produce a stunning grab |
17 | Joe Daniher | Essendon | 52.7% | St Kilda | Etihad Stadium | Former teammate provides a stepladder for The Joe Show's season highlight |
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