Nigel Lappin had been nominated for this week’s Toyota AFL Goal of the Year for his brilliant snap shot from the tightest of angles after receiving a handball from team-mate Jonathon Brown in the dying seconds of the third quarter against Richmond on Saturday.

Lions fans can view Lappin’s goal and vote for him at www.afl.com.au/markgoal. Voting is open from the Monday after each round through to the following Sunday night.

In 2007, the winners of the Toyota AFL Mark and Goal of the Year awards will each receive

$5000 for their grassroots Club, also presented by Toyota

The use of a Toyota Kluger CV for 12 months

A crystal replica of the official, perpetual Toyota AFL Mark of the Year and Toyota AFL Goal of the Year trophies, presented by the AFL and Toyota

The Alex Jesaulenko Medal (mark) and Phil Manassa Medal (goal), presented by Toyota

At the end of the 22 round Toyota AFL Premiership season, the AFL All-Australian Selection Committee will decide the overall winner from the 22 weekly winners.

The awards will be the presented during 2007 Toyota AFL Grand Final week.