AS THE Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions prepare for Saturday’s NAB AFL Women’s Grand Final, three players from teams not in the big game have been nominated for the Coates Hire Goal of the Year.

Collingwood captain Steph Chiocci, Melbourne forward Aliesha Newman and Adelaide co-captain Erin Phillips are in line for the gong, which will be announced at the AFLW Awards in Melbourne on March 27. Phillips could win the award for the second consecutive season.

- Chiocci won the ball, spun around and booted truly from 40m, against Melbourne in round four.

- Newman collected the ball just forward of the wing, took three bounces and slotted it home with the outside of her right boot, against Adelaide in round two.  

- Phillips kicked around the corner from just inside the boundary line, against the Western Bulldogs in round three.

The winner will be chosen by the 10-person AFLW Awards panel. Each panellist will have one vote, with the fans’ collective decision to count as one vote.

Have your say by watching the video and the voting in the poll below. Voting closes at 11.59pm AEDT Thursday, March 22.