Footy fans are more blessed than any other in the world of sport.

No sport combines such astonishing physical feats with such chills of euphoria, heartbreak, and everything in between the way Aussie Rules does.

A simple kick through the big sticks can swing the mood of fanbases around the country for an entire week, while an Anzac Day speccy can drop the jaws of a nation for a fleeting moment.

2024 has already provided its fair share of thrilling plays, profound performances and memorable matches, this list will go through only a fraction of them during the season so far.

Here is our mid-year list of the top 10 moments of 2024...

Honourable Mentions:

  • Jack Higgins' game-sealing out-of-bounds bomb (Round 2 vs Collingwood)
  • Richmond hold on for first win under Adem Yze (Round 3 vs Sydney)
  • Matt Cottrell controversial goal & dissent free kick seals win for Carlton (Gather Round vs Fremantle)
  • Scott Pendlebury's 10,000th disposal (ANZAC Day vs Essendon)
  • Izak Rankine clutch fourth-quarter snap on the left (Round 10 vs Collingwood)
  • Alex Pearce set-shot goal and Cam McCarthy tribute (Round 11 vs Collingwood)
  • McKay twins finally face off (Round 13 Essendon vs Carlton)

5. Leek Aleer's game-saving hanger

  • Round 11 (Geelong vs GWS)

Another highlight regardless of its context, Leek Aleer's last-minute grab at Kardinia Park was an athletic feat of the highest order.

Crashing the contest with pure courage and leaping ability in the dying stages of a crucial victory, this grab could yet be another contender as a mark-of-the-year finalist come season's end.

It was a career day for Leek Aleer, his 11th intercept of the day, and fourth contested mark in a four-point win. Accordingly, he was mobbed by teammates post-match and was a delayed addition to the team song after relishing his moment on the field for a little too long.

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