Last week's scratch matches whet our appetites and this weekend's AAMI Community Series hitouts will hopefully tide us over.
However, nothing can compare to the footy when four points are up for grabs.
Even for last year's wooden spooners, a new season allows for hope to spring eternal. Fresh names on the list pique even casual fan's interest and hyped draftees allow us to daydream about the future.
Nevertheless, reality can hit like a tonne of bricks when your side is 0-4 after four weeks.
Whether your team is rebuilding, resurging or the reigning premier, we here at Zero Hanger have scoured the fixture list and have made our predictions for all 18 team's records after the season's first month.
Who have we overrated and who have we slept on? Be sure to let us know.
North Melbourne
1-3
Port Adelaide (H) - Loss
Gold Coast (A) - Loss
Western Bulldogs (H) โ Loss
Adelaide (H) โ Win
Since dumping a large portion of their squad last season and proving listless in their scratch match against the Saints, North Melbourne have yet to answer our plethora of questions.
As they are obviously rebuilding, this trend of ambiguity is almost certain to remain at Arden Street for some time yet
Don't expect any fruit to be born across the first three weeks, as the Power, Suns and Dogs will almost certainly have the Roos' measure.
Round 4 provides David Noble with his first chance of a win, and as they are at home against fellow cellar-dwellers Adelaide, expect the first-year coach to be drenched in sports drinks shortly after the final siren.
