After the AFL changed the Match Review Panel to a single Match Review Officer in Michael Christian in late 2017, many expected a more clear and concise adjudication system in 2018.
However, these decisions caused real controversy among the public this season.
Here are some of the incidents that had the whole footy world talking!
5. Nic Naitanui tackle on Karl Amon
After what appeared to be a strong but fair tackle on Port player Karl Amon, the football world was stunned to see Nic Naitanui rubbed out for one game.
Vision of Naitanui's tackle on Amon.
Nic has been offered a one-match suspension. pic.twitter.com/965JHDmsQW
— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) May 7, 2018
The decision left Eagles coach Adam Simpson dumbfounded, particularly the aspect of AFL advocate Jeff Gleeson arguing Naitanui had a duty of care being the bigger player.
"In 0.8 of a second, Nic's got to assess obviously where the ball is, who's about to get the ball, his height, his weight," Simpson said.
