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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Clarkson on the need to stay consistent

Senior coach Alastair Clarkson speaks to reporters ahead of Round 2

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UNSEEN footage from our R1 win against Port Adelaide | Matchday Pass

Go behind the scenes at Marvel Stadium as we take on the Power in our 2026 season opener

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'Sorry to anyone I haven't responded to': Debutants on huge week

Tom Blamires and Lachy Dovaston speak to NMFC Media following their first AFL games

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Clarkson on defensive effort, the Roo who gained five kilos of muscle

Watch Nth Melbourne’s press conference after round one’s match against Port Adelaide

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AFL R2 match preview: Eagles await Kangas out west

The Kangaroos fly west to face West Coast at Optus Stadium on Sunday, on a mission to show their Round 1 form was no fluke.

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Lachy Brewer: Roos secure college basketball talent

North Melbourne has added to its tall stocks with the signing of 20-year-old Tasmanian Lachy Brewer as a Category B Rookie

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Don’t mention the Wardlaw: Selection headache looms after R1 win

A big win in Round 1 has caused a selection headache for Alastair Clarkson, with George Wardlaw available for selection after overcoming injury

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AFL R2 in the mix: Do the Roos go unchanged?

After a Round 1 win over Port Adelaide, will North Melbourne take an unchanged line-up out west?

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