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.
Geelong
4-0
Adelaide (A) - Win
Brisbane (H) - Win
Hawthorn (H) - Win
Melbourne (A) - Win
Widely tipped to take out the minor premiership and possibly the flag, we have the Cats reigning supreme in each of their four contests.
Round 1 should provide Chris Scott and his playing group with a handy percentage booster against Adelaide.
As previously stated, home ground advantage should prove handy in Round 2 in their clash against the Lions.
Expect another percentage amplifier in Round 3, when the Cats clash with the Hawks.
Despite an expectation that the Demons should be playing finals this season, expect the Cats to teach them a lesson or two in Round 4.
