Gold Coast SUNS excitement machine Harley Bennell has been nominated for Goal of the Year for his spectacular final quarter goal against Port Adelaide on Saturday at Metricon Stadium.
With 4:28 left on the clock and the GC SUNS trailing by nine points, Gold Coast needed something special from a stoppage 25 metres out from goal.
The chain began with David Swallow leaping as the third man up in the ruck contest, belting the ball forward and towards the boundary line.
Bennell charged forward, ahead of Power players Kane Cornes and Tom Jonas, and gathered the ball near the boundary. The number 11 took a few steps and with Cornes hot on his heels, slammed the ball onto his left boot on a near-impossible angle.
The Sherrin curled around perfectly and carried over the goal line between the big sticks to bring the GC SUNS back within three points, despite a desperate attempt from Justin Westhoff to prevent it.
Unfortunately Gold Coast ultimately fell short of a wonderful victory over the Power, but Bennell’s unbelievable goal will be remembered as one of the plays of the game.
To win Goal of the Year, Harley Bennell needs the support from the fans with public voting to determine the weekly winner.
