AFL R1 gallery: Hawks v Kangaroos

The best photos from Sunday's season opener at the MCG

A bright start to North Melbourne's 2022 season ended in disappointment after the Hawks kicked away to a 20-point win on Sunday.

Here is a selection of the afternoon's best photos captured by Quinn Rooney (Getty Images via AFL Photos) and Dylan Burns (AFL Photos).

AFL 2022 Round 01 - Hawthorn v North Melbourne

AFL 2022 Round 01 - Hawthorn v North Melbourne

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'NO WAY!': Hardemans hear Riley's good news

Riley Hardeman calls up his mum and dad to let them know that he's making his League debut on Saturday

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First Year Player Quiz unveils newest debutant

First-year Kanga Riley Hardeman finds out that he'll be making his AFL debut against the Crows

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Clarko on the group's current output

North Melbourne senior coach Alastair Clarkson speaks to the media ahead of the Round 7 clash with Adelaide

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North Melbourne honours its 230 brave Anzacs

Anzac Day is a day that honours those who have served, and continue to serve, our country. It allows us to pause and reflect on those who served their country and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom

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AFL R7 preview: Roos head to Hobart for Crows bout

North Melbourne will head to Hobart for the first time this season to host Adelaide at Blundstone Arena

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Young defender becomes latest Shinboner

Riley Hardeman will make his AFL debut on Saturday afternoon when North Melbourne hosts the Adelaide Crows at Blundstone Arena

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02:53

'NO WAY!': Hardemans hear Riley's good news

Riley Hardeman calls up his mum and dad to let them know that he's making his League debut on Saturday

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Videos
03:50

First Year Player Quiz unveils newest debutant

First-year Kanga Riley Hardeman finds out that he'll be making his AFL debut against the Crows

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Videos
14:30

Clarko on the group's current output

North Melbourne senior coach Alastair Clarkson speaks to the media ahead of the Round 7 clash with Adelaide

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Day in, day out. How Bulk Nutrients fuels the Roos

Bulk Nutrients fuels us every step of the way in our push to go to another level

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AFL R7 preview: Roos head to Hobart for Crows bout

North Melbourne will head to Hobart for the first time this season to host Adelaide at Blundstone Arena

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North Melbourne honours its 230 brave Anzacs

Anzac Day is a day that honours those who have served, and continue to serve, our country. It allows us to pause and reflect on those who served their country and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom

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Young defender becomes latest Shinboner

Riley Hardeman will make his AFL debut on Saturday afternoon when North Melbourne hosts the Adelaide Crows at Blundstone Arena

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AFL R7 in the mix: Refreshed onballer set for return

After being managed for the club's game against the Hawks, midfielder George Wardlaw should be right to go for this Saturday

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