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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‘I was very nervous’: Bresnehan on long-awaited return

Defender Nicole Bresnehan speaks to NMFC Media after her first game since Round 1, 2025

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Birch, Crocker on finals campaign, injured Roos

Senior coach Darren Crocker and defender Libby Birch speak to reporters after Round 12’s win over Richmond at Windy Hill

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AFLW R12 match highlights: North Melbourne v Richmond

The Kangaroos and Tigers clash in Round 12 of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season

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Join in the chorus as Roos gear up for finals

Watch the Kangaroos celebrate their Round 12 win over Richmond at Windy Hill

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AFLW R12 match report: Rampant Roos take minor premiership

North Melbourne secured an AFLW minor premiership for a third straight season, tuning up for their 2026 finals campaign in convincing fashion against Richmond at Windy Hill

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North Melbourne breaks membership record

North Melbourne is pleased to announce a new club membership record, surpassing 60,000 members for the first time in its history

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AFLW R12 team: Defender set for long-awaited return

Premiership defender Nicole Bresnehan has been named to play her first AFLW game since Round 1, 2025

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AFL fixture: Full 2027 season unveiled

North Melbourne members and fans can look forward to an exciting 2027 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, highlighted by 13 total matches at Marvel Stadium and several blockbuster clashes

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