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.
Carlton
2-2
Richmond (A) - Loss
Collingwood (H) - Loss
Fremantle (H) โ Win
Gold Coast (A) - Win
Despite retooling well over the off-season, the Tigers should prove to be a class above Carlton when they unfurl not one, but two premiership flags before a sell-out crowd in Round 1.
Another clash against another old enemy, a strong case could be made for the Blues against Collingwood in Round 2, however, we are still leaning towards the more seasoned Magpies.
Round 3 has Carlton facing a side that they will likely be competing with for a place in the eight โ Fremantle. As they Blues are at home, we have them breaking their duck in 2021.
Although the Suns appear set for further improvement this season, Carlton should be able to pick up the four points on the road in Round 4.
