The 2019 AFL season has presented a number of big new stories that have shaken the game to its core.
In a rough order, these 10 stories are up there as the biggest so far this season. Can you think of any others?
5. Stratton's miserable moments
One of the darker days in the Hawthorn skipper's career.
Hawks captain Ben Stratton took stomping and pinching practice on Essendon players in round 13.
As a result of this, he was suspended for two weeks after pleading guilty to his wrongdoings.
Images were shown of Orazio Fantasia's arm, which had been battered and bruised by Stratton's constant pinching.ย Later that same game, footage emerged of Stratton stomping on the foot Shaun McKernan.
In his first year as captain, Stratton hasn't exactly been one to lead from the front and has gotten himself into hot water a few times.
This story sparked lots of media attention which tried to determine what Stratton did was labelled as 'niggling.'
There was mixed reviews, but it, like the Tayla Harris saga, threw the AFL name through the mud.
