Mark Stewart of the Herald Sun won the 2017 Sports Photograph Quill for 'Howe high can he go?'

Highly Commended

Michael Willson (afl.com.au) for 'SOS', Jack Silvagni soaking up the glory of his first victory.

Other finalists

Darrian Traynor (Getty Images) for 'As legends depart others are born'
Alison Wynd (Geelong Advertiser) for 'Cats having a laugh'