ADAM Goodes isn't the first AFL player to open himself up to criticism after a post-goal celebration.

Unlike football where a match can be completed without a score even being put on the board, goals aren't such a novelty in Aussie rules, therefore the excitement levels can often be low. There are, of course, exceptions, such as in tight, hard-fought clashes etc.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 5: Mark Williams #6 for the Hawks celebrates a goal during the round eleven AFL match between The Hawthorn Hawks and the The Essendon Bombers at the M.C.G. on June 5, 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Ryan Pierse

Mark Williams (Haw) and his 'Shotgun' triggered much criticism, before coach Al Clarkson outlawed it.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 8: Warren Tredrea #16 of Port Adelaide celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Round 7 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Kangaroos at AAMI stadium May 8, 2005 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Knowler/Getty Images) Getty Images

Warren Tredrea (Port) put his reputation on the line when he borrowed 'Answering the Phone' from Arsenal striker Thierry Henry.

PERTH - JULY 20: Jeff Farmer of the Dockers celebrates after kicking the winning goal against the Crows during the AFL round 16 game July 20, 2003 between the Fremantle Dockers and Adelaide Crows at Subiaco Oval in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Jon Buckle/Getty Images) Jon Buckle

Jeff Farmer (Frem) was The Wiz but became known as the 'Purple Jesus' after continually raising his arms up and looking to the heavens.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates kicking a goal during the round three AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on April 14, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Quinn Rooney

Michael Gardiner (WC), Andrew Krakouer (Coll) and Dustin Martin (Rich) all got rapped across the knuckles for their crossed-wrist 'Jailhouse Salute'.

Allen Jakovich, of Melbourne, kisses brother Glenn Jakovich, of the West Coast, during a game in 1993. Photo: Channel Seven

Allen Jakovich (Melb) planted a big kiss on the cheek of his brother Glenn Jakovich ... who was playing for West Coast, in 1993.

James Hird, of Essendon, celebrates his match-winning goal against West Coast in 2004. Photo: Channel 10 Terry Mallinder

James Hird (Ess) ran up to an Essendon supporter in the crowd and gave him a big hug after a match-winning major in 2004.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Daniel Merrett of the Lions celebrates a goal with team mates (L) Dayne Zorko and (R) Ashley McGrath during the round 21 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at The Gabba on August 17, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Chris Hyde

Dayne Zorko (Bris) chose the formal handshake over high-fives as a "bit of fun" during a game in 2013.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Michael O'Loughlin of the Swans screams at the Eagles supporters after kicking the winning goal during the AFL First Qualifying Final between the West Coast Eagles and the Sydney Swans at Subiaco Oval September 9, 2006 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) Adam Pretty

Michael O'Loughlin (Syd) got up in the face of a burley Eagles supporter, who was later branded a "wuss" by a nanna in the carpark, in 2006.

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Mark Jackson, of Melbourne, celebrates kicking his first goal in a game against Hawthorn in 1981. Photo: Channel 7. Terry Mallinder