Western Bulldogs defender Bailey Williams is a finalist for the 2026 Coles AFL Goal of The Year award. 

In the Opening Round win over Brisbane, Williams beat three different Lions players before wheeling around and slotting the snap on his right foot.

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2026 Goal Of The Year Finalist | Bailey Williams

Truck's candy-selling, goal-snapping effort against the Lions in Opening Round is a finalist for the 2026 Coles Goal Of The Year

He was named the weekly winner for the round and is now in the running to receive $50,000.

Melbourne’s Kysaiah Pickett (Round 12 v GWS) and Brisbane’s Conor McKenna (Round 24 v Collingwood) are the other finalists. 

The winner will be determined by the AFL All Australian selection panel and announced at the 2026 Brownlow Medal on Monday 21 September.

Fans can vote for their favourite goal at afl.com.au/goal-of-the-year. 

Members of the public who vote for their favourite goal will also have a chance to win $5,000 thanks to Coles.