Cam McCarthy’s spectacular running goal against Port Adelaide on Saturday at Adelaide Oval has deservingly earned the forward a Coates Hire Goal of the Year nomination.

While on the run, McCarthy split the middle from the 50m line on the boundary.

The 22-year-old faces some stiff competition, with many calling Luke Parker’s (Sydney) bicycle kick against West Coast at Optus Stadium on Sunday a potential Goal of the Year winner after only one round of footy.

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Jack Riewoldt’s (Richmond) dribbler from a tight angle on Thursday night against Carlton is the third nomination for the week.

Fans can now view and vote for their favourite goal at http://goaloftheyear.afl/vote/round/1

Voting opens each round the day after the last game and will close the night before commencement of the next round (exact days of the week may change depending on fixture).