Liam Ryan: West Coast Eagles forward produces Goal of the Year contender against Richmond
Six years later, he's a chance to snare Goal of the Year honours after a superb effort at the venue's eastern end.
Ryan looked to spark West Coast as the bottom-placed side attempted to reel in a half-time deficit against Richmond, producing some magic in the early stages of the third term to delight the home crowd.
Running onto a pass in the forward pocket that had been overcooked by Bailey Williams, Ryan grabbed the ball and flung a boot to it in the nick of time before crossing the boundary - and under severe pressure from Ben Miller.
The snap bounced cruelly for Tigers defender Tylar Young, sailing over his head and through the major opening on the most acute angle.
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Ryan celebrated with his arms in the air while lying on his back, before turning to the crowd in Optus Stadium's south-east corner to implore them to join in.
Having won the Mark of the Year prize for a hanger on Max Gawn's shoulders, Ryan can become the first-ever Eagle to win the Mark-Goal double at any point in their career.
Harley Reid snared last season's Goal of the Year prize for a fine running effort against Melbourne.
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