Noah Anderson and Sam Flanders have been named as finalists for the 2025 NAB AFL Goal of the Year.

The SUNS skipper earned his nomination with a defining major off the centre bounce in the final term of Round 18 against Collingwood. 

While fellow SUN Flanders made the most of his chances in Round 12, soccering a goal from in amongst a scrap of Fremantle Dockers.

Fire up for your favourite goal SUNS fans! Vote now and go into the draw to win $5,000 thanks to NAB.

Also in contention for Goal of the Year, is Brisbane Lion rival Will Ashcroft, who was nominated for his goal in Round 4 against Richmond.

The winner of the 2025 NAB AFL Goal of the Year will receive $50,000 and NAB will donate a further $10,000 to their community football club. 

The overall winner will be determined by a combination of votes from the AFL All Australian Panel and the public and announced at the 2025 Brownlow Medal on Monday, September 22.

 

  • First Finalist: Noah Anderson (Gold Coast SUNS) in Round 18
  • Community Football Club: Hawthorn Citizens
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  • Second Finalist: Will Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions) in Round 4
    Community Football Club: St Kilda City Junior Football Club

  • Third Finalist: Sam Flanders (Gold Coast SUNS) in Round 12
  • Community Football Club: Fish Creek