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!

2. Tom Mitchell's elbow on Todd Goldstein

The Brownlow Medal favourite came under scrutiny early on in season 2018 after this off the ball hit on Kangaroos ruckman Todd Goldstein.

Mitchell controversially escaped a suspension and received a $1000 fine from the MRO. Mitchell may have been saved by the victim of the incident, after Goldstein told the media the hit was "like being hit by a fly."