In the wake of Sydney forward Malcolm Rosas Jnr's incredible seven-goal performance against Melbourne, it got the brain cogs thinking about similar standout efforts in football.
Rosas, in a forward line consisting of Charlie Curnow, Joel Amartey and Tom Papley as well as midfielders Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner, wasn't tipped to heavily impact the scoreboard, but was the surprise packet in the Swans victory.
The former Gold Coast Sun's performance inspired a thought train, researching some of the best 'bolt from the blue' moments in football. However, he didn't make it inside the top 10.
Nor did Karmichael Hunt's goal after the siren to defeat Richmond in 2012.
Despite an embarrassment of riches, we've ranked the top 10...
9Fitzy the Freak
Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald is mostly known for his exploits in the media, being part of a host of TV shows and radio channels.
But before that, Fitzgerald was a handy footballer, and his first game of AFL footy excited Sydney fans about the player he could become.
Playing as a key forward, 'Fitzy' kicked five goals from nine touches on debut, and impressed in the weeks following.
However, crippling knee injuries curtailed his professional career, putting a full stop to it after 18 matches.
