AFL confirms Mark and Goal of the Year award finalists for 2026

The AFL has announced the three finalists for the 2026 Virgin Australia Mark of the Year and the 2026 Coles AFL Goal of the Year. Nominees for the mark of the year include Kysaiah Pickett, Shai Bolton, and Nick Watson for their efforts throughout the regular season. The goal of the year finalists are Bailey Williams, Kysaiah Pickett, and Conor McKenna. The AFL All Australian selection panel will determine the final winners for both categories. These selections will be officially announced at the 2026 Brownlow Medal ceremony on September 21. Fans may vote for their preferred choices on the league website, with additional opportunities for voters to win cash prizes provided by the award sponsors.

• 12:30 AMAFL — 2026 Virgin Australia AFL Mark of the Year finalists revealed
• 12:00 AMAFL — 2026 Coles AFL Goal of the Year finalists revealed