AHEAD of the 2017 Toyota AFL Finals Series, we need your help in choosing the 30 best finals moments.

Does Alex Jesaulenko's soaring Grand Final grab make the cut, or Brendon Goddard's 40 years later?

What about Peter Daicos mesmerising the Eagles with a banana kick in the 1990 qualifying final, or Marcus Bontempelli sharking Luke Hodge as the Bulldogs turned the tables on their way to last year's miracle flag?

Below are the 50 memorable moments we've picked out from finals in the televised era.

Using the survey at the bottom of the page, you can choose the moments that - in your view - must be included in the top 30.

We'll rank the moments according to your votes then, from September 1 until the Grand Final on September 30, we'll present the best finals moments from 30 to one.

From the start of the televised era to 1989

Breen's behind, 1966 Grand Final

Teenager Barry Breen's hurried, bouncing kick sneaked in for the point that lifted St Kilda to its first – and only – premiership.

"Jesaulenko, you beauty!", 1970 Grand Final

Before Carlton's famous comeback, Alex Jesaulenko soared above Graeme 'Jerker' Jenkin to take an iconic screamer that was enhanced by Mike Williamson's iconic line.

Twiggy's big moment, 1977 Grand Final

Ross 'Twiggy' Dunne showed nerves of steel to claim a pack mark and slot the goal that sent the '77 play-off to a replay.

Manassa's run, 1977 Grand Final replay

On a dark day for the Pies, Phil Manassa provided a rare highlight with a sensational goal after a four-bounce bolt.

Long bombs to Snake, 1978 Grand Final

In the second term, Phil 'Snake' Baker kicked four goals and took six marks, including a sensational hanger that caused an ear-splitting roar.

Phil Baker's hanger brought the house down in the '78 Grand Final. All pictures: AFL Photos



Harmes' knockback, 1979 Grand Final

Wayne Harmes thumped the ball back from the boundary – Pies fans insist the ball was out – to teammate Ken Sheldon for the matchwinner.

KB mesmerises Magro, 1980 Grand Final

Stan Magro spoiled Kevin Bartlett's marking attempt, but the Tiger champ then turned the Magpie inside out and drilled his seventh goal.

Daicos's audacity, 1981 preliminary final

The Pies trailed late, when teenager Peter Daicos marked and handballed in front of himself before regaining possession and the lead.

Baker's blind turn, 1984 Grand Final

Leon Baker put Essendon in front early in the last quarter after a brilliant act of evasion and his fourth goal.

Conlan's cool conversion, 1986 elimination final

Michael Conlan had endured his worst game of the season in the wet at Waverley before slotting the winning goal on the run.

Flower power, 1987 elimination final

Robbie Flower waited a record 269 games before playing his first final, and early on he claimed a crowd-pleasing screamer.

Capper goes horizontal, 1987 qualifying final

The same day he notched his 100th goal, Warwick Capper perched himself sideways aboard Chris Langford's shoulders before reeling in an outrageous one-hand mark.

Bucky's plucky goal, 1987 preliminary final

Gary Buckenara was set to launch a torpedo post-siren when a 15m penalty against Jim Stynes enabled him to convert from 40m.

The Kid's courage, 1989 Grand Final

After having his ribs broken by Mark Yeates at the first bounce, Dermott Brereton hauled in a courageous mark and kicked a lifting goal immediately afterwards.

Hawk Dermott Brereton playing with broken ribs during the 1989 Grand Final.



Ablett's out-of-the-ruck goal, 1989 Grand Final

Gary Ablett's equal-record Grand Final haul of nine goals included a miraculous effort where he took the ball from a boundary throw-in.

1990-1999

Daicos's mind-bending banana kick, 1990 Qualifying Final

Peter Daicos conjured a miracle goal with an inside-out banana-kick late in the drawn final against West Coast.

Peter Daicos with the 1990 premiership cup.



Matera magic, 1992 Grand Final

Peter Matera bagged five goals from a wing, including a long bomb on the run from near the boundary.

The Long way home, 1993 Grand Final

In the '93 finals series Michael Long seemed untouchable, and this was best exemplified by his weaving, four-bounce run and goal.

"The monkey's off the back, Billy!", 1994 qualifying final

Bill Brownless became the 'king of Geelong' when he marked on a lead and, after the siren, kicked truly from 40m.

Billy Brownless fired the Cats into a preliminary final in 1994.



The King reigns supreme, 1994 qualifying final

Wayne Carey's quintessential captain's goal from outside 50, while carrying a calf injury, forced the first overtime final in history (won by North).

The elegant Ox, 1994 qualifying final

David Schwarz feigned a kick and produced a dazzling pirouette before running on and drilling a magnificent goal.

The 'Hand of God', 1994 preliminary final

Gary Ablett made up for a quiet day by taking a one-hander in the goalsquare and kicking the winning goal after the siren.

Knights's running goal, 1995 semi-final

The Tigers needed a lift and Matthew Knights provided it, taking five bounces before coolly caressing it home from 30m.

Plugger's point, 1996 preliminary final

Tony Lockett ignored a sore groin to score a long-range, post-siren behind to put the Swans into their first Grand Final in 51 years.

Tony Lockett in the rooms after 1996's heart-stopping preliminary finals win.



Jarman genius, 1997 Grand Final

Amid his matchwinning five-goal last quarter, Darren Jarman produced an exquisite snap off one step that sent Crows fans wild.

When 'Browny' tackled 'Wally', 1999 preliminary final

Flag favourite Essendon was a point down inside the last minute when Fraser Brown ensured an upset by bringing down a rampaging Dean Wallis.

2000-2016

Voss the boss, 2002 Grand Final

Lions skipper Michael Voss was crunched by Scott Burns but bounced up to dish off to Simon Black for an inspirational early goal.

Aker's cracker, 2002 Grand Final

Limited by a torn right groin, Jason Akermanis roved the pack and snapped the sealer over his shoulder with his left foot.

Akermanis the entertainer in the 2002 decider against the Pies.



Bouncing Byron, 2004 Grand Final

Byron Pickett took two bounces before steadying and goaling from just inside 50 on his way to the Norm Smith Medal.

Wanganeen's dream finish, 2004 Grand Final

Fittingly, Port Adelaide's first flag was sealed by the much-loved Gavin Wanganeen, who, from a standing start, snapped powerfully from 45m.

Davis's last-gasp miracle, 2005 second semi-final

Nick Davis's fourth final-quarter goal – a frantic left-foot snap with three seconds left – snatched a remarkable come-from-behind victory for the Swans.

"Leo Barry, you star!", 2005 Grand Final

'Leaping Leo' ensured the Swans broke their 72-year premiership drought by clinging to a courageous pack mark on the game's final play.

Chick's smother, 2006 Grand Final

Daniel Chick's multi-effort suite of team acts – tackle, smother, handball and shepherd – created the goal that won West Coast the flag.

Edwards' big mark, 2007 elimination final

Aaron Edwards brought back memories of the Roos and Hawks rivalry of the sensational '70s by leaping for the stars.

Buddy's long bomb, 2007 elimination final

Franklin capped a best-afield effort with his matchwinning seventh goal, from outside 50 and with less than 20 seconds left.

Scarlett's toe poke, 2009 Grand Final

With scores level late, Matthew Scarlett toe-tapped a disputed ball to Gary Ablett, who went long where Paul Chapman snapped the go-ahead goal.

Goddard's grab, 2010 Grand Final

The scores were level with seven minutes remaining when Brendon Goddard took a classic speccy and broke the deadlock.

Saint Brendon Goddard's iconic mark in the drawn 2010 Grand Final against Collingwood.



Heater's smother, 2010 Grand Final Replay

Heath Shaw laid his self-acclaimed "smother of the millennium", sneaking up on Nick Riewoldt to stop him from kicking an easy goal.

Buddy's dribbler, 2011 preliminary final

Hotly pursued by Chris Tarrant, Lance Franklin bounced one through from the pocket while at full tilt to steal a late lead.

Varcoe's gut-running goal, 2011 Grand Final

Travis Varcoe made a gutsy marking attempt in defence and kicked off the ground on the wing before snapping a crucial left-footer.

Pav sells candy, 2012 elimination final

Despite a sore Achilles tendon, Matthew Pavlich dummied around Tom Lonergan to seal victory with his sixth goal.

Jetta turns on the jets, 2012 Grand Final

In a race that wouldn't have been out of place at the Olympics, Lewis Jetta burnt off Cyril Rioli with a four-bounce dash.

Swan Lewis Jetta leaves Hawthorn's Cyril Rioli in his wake.



Hannebery's courageous mark, 2012 Grand Final

Dan Hannebery was utterly fearless in an aerial contest with oncoming ruckman David Hale. What's more, he marked it.

Malceski seals the deal, 2012 Grand Final

Nick Malceski slotted the first and last goals, and both were gems. The last came inside the final minute, icing the premiership.

The Hill run, 2013 qualifying final

Stephen Hill came off the bench and immediately gathered the ball, took five bounces and silenced the Cattery with the sealer.

Wingard's wizardry, 2014 semi-final

With Port leading narrowly late, Chad Wingard took two bounces along the wing and went long, before converting a wonder snap.

Walker's pass, 2015 elimination final

Taylor Walker showed great composure and skill on a bouncing run to deliver a bullet-like squaring ball to Charlie Cameron.

'The Bont' comes of age, 2016 semi-final

It was almost a symbolic changing of the guard – youngster Marcus Bontempelli outmanoeuvring veteran Luke Hodge before calmly converting.

Boyd's sealer, 2016 Grand Final

Much-maligned Tom Boyd silenced the critics by nailing the goal that confirmed the Dogs would win their second flag, breaking a 62-year drought.

Tom Boyd delivers an historic drought-bursting win for the Bulldogs.



A Giant steal, 2016 qualifying final

Jeremy Cameron superbly intercepted a pass before showing great awareness to play on and dribble a goal in the third quarter.

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