Coaching is one of the most stressful occupations in sport, and there is no exception to the rule when it comes to footy.

Over the years there have been some moments that have shocked the sport and others which have sent fans into laughter, with the job sometimes getting the better of coaches.

With footy over for another year what better time than now to count down the best coaching incidents of all time, whether it be brawls, sprays or frosty confrontations with the media.

Yes, we are aware that there are thousands of coaching incidents that were lucky enough not to be caught on film and were probably 100 times harsher than the entries on this list, but we'll just have to work with what we have on record.

A disclaimer before we get stuck into it - most of these entries contain coarse language or violence, so proceed at your own caution.

Without any more delay, let's get into it.

7. Ross Lyon "You're Quite Brilliant Shane" (Geelong vs Fremantle, 2013)

Sometimes the best sprays don't have to be heated and vulgar, just simple and concise.

That's exactly what Dockers coach Ross Lyon did to journalist Shane McInnes following his side's historic qualifying finals win at Kardinia Park in 2013.

After McInnes infers (see 2:55) that Lyon set his side out to deliberately play dirty, the Fremantle coach takes a bat to the journalist's ego.

After asking McInnes if his question is entirely suitable, Lyon asks his name and sarcastically calls him "brilliant" and "terrific" to truly impart his ashamed sentiment.

No swearing, no yelling, just pure disappointment from 'Ross the Boss'.