They become the stuff of schoolyard legend. Theirs are the numbers adorning the backs of the fawning faithful. The true rockstars of our great game.
The high flyers.
It's part of the fabric of the code, is the hanger. There's nothing quite like the roar of a crowd when one of the men in the arena sits on the shoulders of another, and with velcro-like hands, plucks the Sherrin from the skies.
Take a look at some of those who have forged a reputation for themselves as artists among the clouds.
10. Shaun Smith
Shaun Smith crammed so many screamers into 109 games that it belies belief.
The spring-heeled Canberran is undoubtedly best remembered for the airtime he managed in 1995, in standing on the shoulders of teammate Garry Lyon. The pluck was given Mark of the Year honours, and later, the distinction of Mark of the Century.
