Brandon Matera's ripping snap against GWS on Saturday at UNSW Canberra Oval has earned a Coates Hire goal of the year nomination.

Matera's goal broke the deadlock in the third term in a seesawing contest.

It was Matera's third of four for the day in an great day out for the small forward.

Matera faces stiff competition in round five, up against impressive goals from Adelaide's Eddie Betts and Geelong's Gary Ablett.