Surprise and revelation, shock and disappointment - the emotions that drive every footy fan. They bring people together to either share in their frustrations or revel in their unfiltered joy.
Whether it is through player improvement or through coaching methods, every action has an equal and opposite reaction to what fans have come to expect from the years prior, with a player's form or a lapse in coaching sometimes either making or breaking a season.
Accounting for this, I took a look at each team's surprise player or coach and each team's shocking disappointment.
Essendon Bombers
Surprise: Jacob Farrow
Coming in as a highly touted prospect, some knew Farrow was going to get a fair share of the footy at Essendon, but only some may have predicted his sudden impact. Top 10 in touches for the team and a spark on the field for a struggling side.
Shock: Xavier Duursma
This spot could go to many players on the list, but if one were to stand out in how they have declined, it would be Duursma. Gone are the mesmerising plays and celebrations, leaving what now is a player who seems to be out of it mentally week by week.
