List of kicks after the siren in the VFL/AFL

Goal to win

Goal to draw

Behind to win

Behind to draw

Missed opportunities

A list of instances where a player had a shot at goal after the siren to win or draw the game but missed, resulting in a loss, or instances where a player has had a kick after the siren with scores level but failed to score. This list does not include instances where an opportunity for a set-shot after the siren is passed up in favour of playing on.

Non-premiership matches

Goal to win

Goal to draw

Behind to win

Miscellany

There are at least four instances in the elite competition where kicks were taken after the final siren cannot be categorised into the above lists.

In round 2 of the 1911 VFL season, Geelong's Bert Whittington was awarded a free kick moments before the bell was rung in his team's clash against Melbourne. His after-the-bell set shot was touched over the line, which, under the rules of the time, would have resulted in no score as the ball was considered 'dead' as soon as it touched another player's hands. However, as field umpire Lardie Tulloch had not heard the bell, he gave the 'all clear' signal to the goal umpire to signal one behind, resulting in a 54-apiece drawn match. Melbourne protested the result, but it was dismissed by the league.

In round 17 of the 1928 VFL season, St Kilda's Bert Smedley had possession of the ball when timekeepers rang the final bell. However, field umpire Reginald Devine had not yet heard the bell, which allowed Smedley to continue his dash and kick an on-the-run goal that put the Saints one point ahead of opponents Melbourne. After a pitch invasion and minutes of deliberation between match officials and timekeepers, St Kilda was ultimately declared the victor. Melbourne opted to protest the result, recognising that while they had little chance of the protest being upheld, the very notion of challenging the decision would emphasise to the league the importance of louder sounding bells at venues. Following two hours of evidence, the league decided to dismiss the protest, in spite of all witnesses admitting the goal was kicked after the bell, and boundary umpire James Blair describing St Kilda's bell as "putrid".

In the 1990 Foster's Cup – the AFL's pre-season competition – Essendon's Paul Salmon goaled after the siren in his side's quarter-final match against Fitzroy to level the scores at 46-apiece. Seemingly unaware that the fixture was a knockout match, many of the 8,000-strong crowd at Waverley Park invaded the playing surface after Salmon's kick, assuming the match had finished. Rather, the match was to be decided in extra time via two halves of five minutes. Essendon added one goal in the overtime period to win the match by six points and progress to the next round of the tournament.

In round 5 of the 2006 AFL season, St Kilda's Steven Baker was the beneficiary of an after-the-siren free kick awarded in controversial circumstances at the end of his side's match against Fremantle at Aurora Stadium. In a passage of play that occurred after the siren sounded inaudibly, Baker scored a behind to tie the game, and received an illegal bump. He elected to cancel the behind and take a set-shot, which (with the umpires having now heard the siren) was a true after-the-siren kick. He scored another behind, drawing the scores level at 94-apiece. However, four days later, Fremantle successfully challenged to have the result of the game amended to 94–93, reflecting the scoreline when the siren originally sounded. This decision cancelled Baker's kick. This incident has been dubbed 'Sirengate'.

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References

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34. Salvado, John. (2002-06-10). "Riccardi hero with a touch of drama". [[The Advertiser (Adelaide).
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47. (2017-09-09). "Shuey kicks West Coast to AFL finals win".
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50. Whiting, Michael. (2020-07-19). "Gray's match-winner breaks Blue hearts after the siren".
51. Beveridge, Riley. (2020-08-15). "Newnes nails miraculous set shot to sink Freo after the siren".
52. Cherny, Daniel. (2021-04-01). "Bailey sinks Collingwood after the final siren in thriller". [[The Age]].
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54. Johnstone, Alex. (2021-08-21). "Demon delight as Gawn salutes after the siren".
55. Barrett, Steve. (2022-04-01). "'Not really how I wanted to kick it': Crow Dawson's after-siren goal breaks Port hearts". [[The Age]].
56. Stafford, Andrew. (2022-07-09). "A Gold Coast miracle: Anderson's post-siren goal seals 40-point comeback over Tigers". [[The Age]].
57. Geleit, Lachlan. (2022-07-24). "Elliott's after-the-siren heroics stuns Dons as Magpies make it nine-straight".
58. Wu, Andrew. (2023-07-02). "Houston, no problem: Bomber hearts broken by miracle after-the-siren goal". [[The Age]].
59. (2024-08-10). "‘Unreal feeling’: Ecstatic coach gatecrashes match-winner’s interview as Suns pull off ‘highway robbery’".
60. Cosgrave, Bryan. (1935-05-08). "With last kick of match Collingwood tie with Fitzroy". [[Sporting Globe]].
61. Wilson, Alf M.. (1935-08-24). "Melb. Force Draw Right On Bell". [[The Sporting Globe]].
62. Prenesti, Sam. (1987-08-17). "Cool Macpherson caps off hot afternoon". [[The Age]].
63. (1992-04-19). "Bears and Eagles tie one on". [[The Age]].
64. (2003-06-09). "Goal for draw after siren". [[Illawarra Mercury]].
65. Epstein, Jackie. (2009-08-09). "Lions goal after siren brings draw". [[Sunday Mail (Adelaide).
66. Colangelo, Anthony. (2017-07-30). "After-the-siren-goal to Mitch McGovern sees Collingwood and Adelaide draw at MCG". [[The Age]].
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68. McFarline, Peter. (1972-08-22). "Eight reported, five hurt: Tribunal hearings Thursday". [[The Age]].
69. Ray, Mark. (1996-09-22). "Lockett rises above pack". [[The Age]].
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71. Chadwick, Justin. (2019-05-26). "Walters helps Dockers steal a thrilling after-siren win over the Lions". [[The Age]].
72. (1926-08-09). "After the bell: North draw with Hawthorn". [[The Argus (Melbourne).
73. Saltau, Chloe. (2002-07-08). "Lloyd seals draw and robs Bulldogs of victory". [[The Age]].
74. Decent, Tom. (2017-07-02). "Cat misses after siren for a draw". [[The Age]].
75. (1915-08-21). "Collingwood (8.13) beat Fitzroy (8.11). Brilliant Magpie recovery. A kaleidoscopic finish.". [[The Leader (Melbourne).
76. Sharland, Wallace. (1927-05-18). "Had Metcalfe Goaled After The Bell, North Alone Would Have Been Leaders". [[The Sporting Globe]].
77. Warne-Smith, Ivor. (1940-07-01). "Great finish by Geelong: 46 goals in match". [[The Argus (Melbourne).
78. (1941-05-05). "Geelong in exciting finish". [[The Age]].
79. (1948-08-02). "Pimm marks on bell, but misses goal for tie". [[The Argus (Melbourne).
80. (1950-06-03). "Richmond Win By 5 Points: Punt After Bell Just Misses". [[The Herald (Melbourne).
81. Brown, Alf. (1954-07-24). "Tigers by 4 pts. in rugged game: Bulldogs too slow". [[The Herald (Melbourne).
82. (1964-06-01). "Miss after siren saves Blues". [[The Age]].
83. Jesaulenko, Alex. (1972-09-18). "From inside the fence: Carlton lucky – now we have to slug it out again". [[The Age]].
84. Phillips, Stephen. (1977-06-20). "Back slaps for David... Timely shove saves Hawks". [[The Age]].
85. Grant, Trevor. (1984-04-26). "Magpie mania as 'sitter' misses". [[The Age]].
86. Carter, Ron. (1988-05-09). "Magpie no to MCG switch". [[The Age]].
87. (1988-05-13). "Carrara chaos". [[The Sun News-Pictorial]].
88. Carter, Ron. (1991-06-04). "Summit talks on crowd control". [[The Age]].
89. Denham, Greg. (1993-04-05). "Blues ahead on paper, but Bombers prove their equal". [[The Age]].
90. Pearce, Linda. (1994-09-11). "A year later, Carey lays ghosts of '93 finals to rest". [[The Age]].
91. (1995-04-29). "Bulldogs – in last seconds". [[The Sun-Herald]].
92. Capel, Andrew. (2001-05-28). "Justice is seen to be done". [[Herald Sun]].
93. Gleeson, Michael. (2002-04-29). "From bad to the very best". [[Herald Sun]].
94. (2005-04-16). "AFL: Port Adelaide v Carlton, Round 4, 2005". [[Fox Footy Channel]].
95. Johnson, Lyall. (2005-08-14). "Demons hold on to continue Cats' nightmare". [[The Age]].
96. Boulton, Martin. (2006-07-24). "Curse of siren claims Motlop as new victim". [[The Age]].
97. (2008-05-27). "Johnson says sorry for miss". [[News Corp Australia]].
98. Johnson, Lyall. (2008-05-04). "Gritty Saints hold off surging Tigers". [[The Age]].
99. Lienert, Sam. (2009-05-23). "Agony for Dogs as Cats maintain unbeaten run". [[The Age]].
100. Hinds, Richard. (2009-08-17). "Riewoldt miss ends Saints' perfect season". [[The Age]].
101. (2011-04-23). "Suns shine for first time". [[The West Australian]].
102. Chadwick, Justin. (2011-07-24). "Hayden Ballantyne's after-the-siren miss hands West Coast narrow victory in thrilling Western Derby". [[Fox Sports Australia]].
103. (2011-08-06). "Goodes blows kick for victory". [[The Age]].
104. Vaughan, Roger. (2012-04-01). "McIntosh misses chance to steal late win for Roos". [[The Age]].
105. McNicol, Adam. (2014-08-09). "Mundy misses after the siren as Cats claim gripping win". [[AFL.com.au]].
106. Whiting, Michael. (2016-08-02). "Lynch admits he considered a torp to topple the Demons". [[AFL.com.au]].
107. (2016-09-09). "Geelong Cats beat Hawthorn Hawks by two points as Isaac Smith misses post-siren shot". [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]].
108. Burgan, Matt. (2018-03-25). "Quarter by quarter: Melbourne v Geelong". [[Melbourne Football Club.
109. Ramsey, Michael. (2018-06-30). "Geelong's Harry Taylor misses goal after the siren to hand Western Bulldogs nailbiting win". [[The West Australian]].
110. (2019-05-11). "Dane Rampe goes unpunished for jumping on a goalpost as David Myers takes potential game-winning kick". [[Fox Sports Australia]].
111. (2021-04-17). "Giants snatch late win". [[K Rock 95.5]].
112. James, Ethan. (2021-06-13). "Giants, North Melbourne play out AFL draw". [[The West Australian]].
113. Cellini, Aidan. (2022-05-27). "Controversial after-the-siren decision sees Sydney escape with victory against Richmond". [[The Sporting News]].
114. Gabelich, Josh. (2023-04-08). "Last-gasp kick falls short as Power surge past injury-hit Swans". [[AFL.com.au]].
115. Jovanovski, Jack. (2024-06-29). "‘Tried to over-kick it’: Swan shattered as post-siren shot sails wide in wild ending to thriller".
116. (2024-08-03). "Magpies win epic as McGovern misses after the siren".
117. (2025-05-03). "Cats clinch epic after the siren as Pies' record-breaker's kick goes wide".
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119. Macgugan, Mark. (2013-03-09). "Riewoldt grabs post-siren win as Suckling's knee gives way".
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122. Whiting, Michael. (2013-02-23). "Puopolo knee scare compounds night to forget for Hawthorn".
123. (1911-05-11). "Geelong–Melbourne football match: a drawn game – Melbourne club's protest dismissed". [[Geelong Advertiser]].
124. (1928-08-22). "Pandemonium at St. Kilda: Final bell incident excites". [[The Sporting Globe]].
125. Kickero. (1928-08-22). "Melbourne's protest: League meet tonight". [[The Herald (Melbourne).
126. (1928-08-23). "Melbourne club's protest: dismissed by league – interesting evidence". [[The Age]].
127. Laughton, Max. (2020-04-30). "The day the winners didn't win: Looking back at the Fremantle vs St Kilda 'Sirengate' game".