It was announced on Wednesday that he won.
Motlop’s freak goal from the Subiaco pocket earned 55% of fans' votes, ahead of Collingwood’s Dale Thomas who received 34% and Crow Brett Burton on 11%.
The goal will now be one of 22 nominees for Goal of the Year, which is decided upon by the All Australian judging panel and announced in Grand Final week.
In 2008, the winner of the Toyota AFL Goal of the Year award will receive:
- The use of a TRD Aurion for 12 months, presented by Toyota
- $5000 for their grassroots club, presented by Toyota
- A crystal replica of the official perpetual Toyota AFL Goal of the Year trophy
- The Phil Manassa Medal
This week, you can vote for Chad Cornes’ gutsy mark running back with the flight of the ball as the Mark of the Week. Go to http://www.afl.com.au/competitions/markgoal/mark.html