Melksham took the ball from 40metres out on the boundary line floating it through from a remarkable angle.
Winderlich threaded his from right on the boundary line in the forward pocket to kick one of the more amazing goals of the season.
The Round Sixteen British Paints Goal of the Year nominations are:
Jason Winderlich (Essendon)
Jake Melksham (Essendon)
Pearce Hanley (Brisbane Lions)
Watch Melksham’s remarkable goal above then click here to vote and go into the running for the weekly cash prize of $200 and the major cash prize of $5,000.
Voting closes on Monday at 12pm.