WITH the 2011 Toyota AFL Finals series knocking at the door there is an air of excitement among footy fans.

To get your heart pumping, afl.com.au has gone through the archives to find some of the best match-winning kicks after the siren over the past 30 years.

Relive Tony Lockett's famous behind which launched the Swans into the 1996 Grand Final, and ended Essendon's premiership hopes.

Celebrate with Geelong great Billy Brownless as he kicks a goal after the siren to give the Cats a one-point win over the Bulldogs in the 1994 qualifying final.

And there's much more.