It’s been a big year in sport with Nat Fyfe claiming his second Brownlow Medal, Willie Rioli’s alleged drug breaches and Ross Lyon getting the boot...

But what has been The West Australian’s most read sport story of 2019?

Well it’s none other than a good ol’ fashioned Ross Lyon spray!

Here’s our top 10 most-read.

1. ‘Do you think you’re Robert Harvey?’ Neale shares run in with Lyon

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Lachie Neale shared the moment he was on the receiving end of some tough-love from former coach Ross Lyon. Read it here

2. Experts shocked! Brutal knockout rocks UFC244

Camera Icon The commentators were left stunned by a knockout at UFC244.

Joe Rogan and his team of commentators have been left shocked by one of the most brutal knock outs ever seen in the UFC. Find out more

3. Dean Jones says Smith should be out handling the ball

Smith was caught awkwardly holding the ball after a Neil Wagner bouncer that dropped into his glove at the MCG. Click here

4. New sports drink twist in Rioli doping case

John Townsend reveals Willie Rioli was frustrated that he could not produce a urine sample after several hours so he “put a sports drink into his sample jar”.Full story here

Camera Icon Willie Rioli has been provisionally suspended. Credit: AAPIMAGE

5. West Coast forward Willie Rioli provisionally suspended

The Eagles released a statement saying the club had been made aware that Rioli was the subject of an ASADA and AFL investigation. Read it here

6. Goalsneak Hayden Ballantyne finally joins ‘Westcoast’

Fremantle Dockers star Hayden Ballantyne is joining forces with Westcoast — Westcoast Wool and Livestock, that is. Find out more

7. Vale Danny Frawley! Family, friends pay tribute to late icon

Camera Icon Danny Frawley, pictured speaking with David Rodan in 2004, was farewelled in 2019. Credit: AFL Photos/GSP

Danny Frawley will be remembered as a loving husband and devoted dad who “had a smile that would light up a room”. Follow the tributes

8. Dean Solomon’s classy response to Longmuir appointment

There was no hint of sour grapes from former Fremantle and Essendon midfielder Solomon, who backed Longmuir to become a “very successful coach”. Full story here

9. Former Eagles assistant gets Blues top job

The former North Melbourne and Carlton defender spent three years with West Coast between 2011 and 2013 working as the backline coach. Click here

10. West Coast star banned from Crown

It was revealed West Coast needs special permission for Liam Ryan to attend events at club sponsor Crown Perth. Find out why