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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Powell on new contract, raising his level, hunting success

Midfielder Tom Powell speaks to NMFC Media after extending his contract with the Kangaroos

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Curtis on overseas medical evacuation, All-Australian aim, fatherhood

In the first episode of 'Make It Happen', North Melbourne star Paul Curtis explains how his pre-season has been seriously affected by a dramatic illness

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Logue on injured teammate, match sim, who's impressed

Defender Griffin Logue speaks to NMFC Media following Friday’s training session

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60 seconds of Lachy Dovaston

North Melbourne's top 2025 draftee hits the training track

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'I'm still not anywhere near the level I want to get to': Powell

Midfielder Tom Powell explains why he's hunting success in his sixth AFL season

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The off-season illness that floored star forward

A talented small forward with speed and exceptional strength, Curtis has become one of North Melbourne's top talents since arriving in 2021, but late last year, the 22-year-old faced a threatening illness

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Kangaroos to launch 'Make It Happen' documentary series

North Melbourne will launch a three-part documentary series as preparations ramp up for the club's 2026 campaign

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Training report: Forward stars as Roos go head-to-head in match sim

North Melbourne players competed in two 15-minute periods of match sim at their Arden Street home on Friday morning

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