Mark of the Year: Is Tim O’Brien’s hanger better than Shai Bolton’s screamer?

Tim O’Brien has put himself in contention for Mark of the Year. Does he have Shai Bolton and another Tiger covered? Watch the marks and vote.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 27: Tim O'Brien of the Hawks takes a spectacular mark during the round 15 AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 27, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Tim O’Brien has hauled in a miraculous Mark of the Year contender — in the exact same MCG goalsquare as Shai Bolton’s grab earlier this year.

Running back with the flight, the athletic Hawk rose high into the sky to take an unbelievable specky over the pack, with the thud and faceplant back to earth showing the extraordinary height he managed to get on his leap.

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Tim O'Brien flew high to take a Mark of the Year contender. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

Shai Bolton’s screamer in Round 8. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Shai Bolton screamer in Round 8. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

SHAI BOLTON OMG 😱#YokayiFootypic.twitter.com/uQTLB3UnNj

— AFL (@AFL) May 7, 2021

In a season of incredible marks, O’Brien has put himself in contention for the top gong, along with Shai Bolton’s screamer against Geelong in Round 8

Fellow Tiger Jack Riewoldt’s couragerous specky running back with the flight is also in the frame.

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Jack Riewoldt, take a bow 👏#AFLTigersCrows | #imlovingitpic.twitter.com/W6I4oeJ4X7

— AFL (@AFL) May 30, 2021

O’Brien flew back with the flight. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Is it better than Bolton’s?

The man of the hour with the potential mark of the year. 🤩

We checked in with Tim O'Brien after he touched the sky earlier today. pic.twitter.com/zFuEuauhWp

— Hawthorn FC (@HawthornFC) June 27, 2021

Anthony Hudson is an absolute genius, his call of Tim O’Brien’s mark somehow made it bigger. By far the best in the business! #AFLGiantsHawks

— Tyler Lewis (@tmlew_) June 27, 2021

That was a quality grab from Tim O’Brien.#AFLGiantsHawkshttps://t.co/o92GmZtAHf

— Jude Bolton (@Jude_Bolton) June 27, 2021