Jack Newnes lived every footballer's dream when he kicked a goal after the siren to win the game for Carlton on Saturday night.

Newnes' goal was as good a kick after the siren as we have seen, right up there with the 'Miracle on Grass' from Ashley McGrath and James Hird's snap late in the last quarter against the Eagles after the week from hell.

Or who can forget Tom Hawkins long bomb to continue the 'Kennett curse' over the Hawks?

We've counted down the 10 most clutch plays from this century, putting an emphasis on the big stage and finals moments. The time and importance of the game, meaning of the result and even the location and aesthetics of the moment matters.

There have been some spectacular moments that will live in football folklore, moments that are bigger than just the game that they happen in. Moments that define a career and a teams success and failures.

Do you agree with our 10?

3. Matthew Scarlett toe poke, 2009 Grand Final

The 2009 Grand Final needed a hero, it needed something special to separate two special teams. Matthew Scarlett saw his chance and took that moment as a sign to pull off one of the most audacious plays in AFL history.

Scarlett toe poked the ball out of mid air to Gary Ablett, which led to Paul Chapman's match-winning goal. A play that's ramifications lasted much longer than just that day

 

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