'Holy hell': Jack Ginnivan produces insane 'goal of the year' candidate
Enigmatic AFL star Jack Ginnivan has produced a moment of magic for Collingwood in one of the 'Goal of the Year' candidates.
Ginnivan is turning heads this year in the AFL having already won over Kane Cornes after some early criticism in the season.
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And the MVP from the ANZAC Day match was at it again against the Suns.
Picking the ball up on the boundary line, Ginnivan showcased his brilliant running as he evaded two Sunds defenders.
He then faked a shot at goal, before rounding another defender before placing the ball through the sticks to send the MCG wild.
“Sunday special to go with Anzac Day, it’s getting better and better for Jack!” Fox Spots commentator Anthony Hudson said.
Not one, not two but three broken tackles for Ginnivan. 💪 Best individual play for the year so far?
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St Kilda great Jack Riewoldt shut down Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall and said regardless of the defending, the goal was class.
“I’m a glass-half full guy, I’ll celebrate the goal. What a finish," he added.
Fans were quick to jump on the board.
Ginni heating up the G 🥵 pic.twitter.com/Hmm5ogA0cC
— Collingwood FC (@CollingwoodFC) May 1, 2022
Ginnivan! Holy hell that was good. How good is this kid. Amazing goal. Shimmy, shimmy, shimmy bang. @CollingwoodFC @AFL #AFLPiesSuns
— Paul Johnson (@pjohnson_sports) May 1, 2022
I think Ginnivan has won me over. I’ll go bleach blonde if this gets 10,000 likes 👱🏻♂️
— Drew Jones (@DrewJonesFOX) May 1, 2022
Ginnivan magic! #AFLPiesSuns #gopies
— Middy (@midagenerd) May 1, 2022
Ginnivan showing his inner Cripps for that goal, not just because it was a great goal, but also because he ran about 25 meters :)) (I’m not complaining tho 😍)
— Ahmad (@AhmadHa26681127) May 1, 2022
We’re so lucky to be able to witness Jack Ginnivan play. The enjoyment he brings is next level and we’ve got years to come of this. #GoPies
— Jords (@jordss27) May 1, 2022
Kane Cornes' tribute to Jack Ginnivan
The Collingwood star drew criticism from Cornes in the first round of the AFL season when cameras picked up Ginnivan's antics post-match.
Cornes then called out Ginnivan for his antagonistic behaviour towards Geelong captain Joel Selwood a few weeks later.
However, Ginnivan has shown his prowess in front of the goal after a masterclass for the Magpies in their ANZAC Day heroics.
Ginnivan's five-goal effort lifted the Magpies to an 11-point win over Essendon in a thrilling Anzac Day encounter at the MCG.
And in a surprise move, Cornes turned up to Footy on Nine with his hair bleached blonde.
While his co-hosts were left scratching their heads, Cornes said Ginnivan's 'edge' had inspired the 39-year-old
“I was just in at make-up a little bit earlier … and just (had) a bit of a touch-up,” Corners said.
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