Michael Walters was ecstatic. His teammates mobbed him. And the Purple Army danced in the stands.

But was there a more excited person at Optus Stadium after Sunday’s nailbiting win than Ross Lyon?

The Dockers coach was on a hugging mission in the aftermath of the victory, tracking down most of his players for a celebratory cuddle while showing off some rare public affection.

WATCH THE FOOTAGE IN THE PLAYER ABOVE

Even Bradley Hill got a peck on the head at one point after playing a starring role in the one-point defeat of Brisbane.

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Camera Icon Ross Lyon with Bradley Hill.

Speaking on Seven’s Talking Footy, Tim Watson said he had been pleasantly surprised at the display of emotion from the long-time coach.

“I’ve seen him happy, but I’ve never seen him so cuddly,” Watson said.

“I think it was about 25 or 30 hugs that he delivered post-game.

“He hasn’t delivered that many in his first 15 years of AFL coaching.

“There were people there he didn’t even know who he went up and hugged post-game.

“Folks who didn’t even produce anything on-field got a big hug from him. At one stage (Brisbane’s) Luke Hodge got a hug from him.”

Camera Icon Ross Lyon gets around his players after the win. Credit: Getty Images

Fremantle’s week got even better yesterday after the club secured the services of Dillon O’Reilly in the mid-season draft.

The Dockers had come close to picking up the 194cm 18-year-old swingman in last year’s draft before pouncing with pick 11 yesterday.