With the 2022 season just over half completed, the bye round offers sides a chance to reflect on their performances so far. The break also affords us the chance to reflect on their campaigns to date.
With Brisbane, Collingwood, Fremantle, Hawthorn, Melbourne and North Melbourne all on the bye this weekend, we examine how they have performed so far.
The gradings factor in pre-season expectations, as well as their form across the opening 13 rounds of this year.
Mid-season AFL report cards: Part 1
Mid-season AFL report cards: Part 2
Collingwood
Grade: A
W-L Record: 8-5
Percentage: 105.4%
Perhaps the surprise packet of 2022, the Pies have been nothing short of impressive to the bye in 2022. They have beaten Carlton, Fremantle, Melbourne and St Kilda, while only losing to Brisbane by seven points at the Gabba.
With such a young list, knowing their game plan stacks up against top eight sides is a huge win. Craig McCrae has done a phenomenal job in his first six months at the club, clearly having won over the playing group.
It's hard to pick one performer who has stood out, such has been the collective output from the squad, but on current form Jack Crisp would be leading the Best & Fairest and must surely be in contention for All-Australian.
Since moving to the midfield he has fired, averaging 26.5 disposals, 4.5 clearances and 5.9 inside 50's a game. Those are phenomenal numbers.
Honourable mentions must go to lesser-known but crucial players in John Noble and Darcy Cameron, who have stepped up when needed.
Collingwood are a massive chance to play finals this season, the key question will surround the ability of this young list to maintain the rage.
MVP: Jack Crisp (82 votes)
Best Win: Round 13 vs Melbourne
Worst Loss: Round 4 vs West Coast
