The 2022 AFL Season has been rich in feel-good, heartwarming moments since the beginning of the year and amongst a lot of negativity circling the AFL world, it seems right to look back on some of the best moments from this season thus far.
From players returning from injury to goals after the siren, we here at Zero Hanger have compiled a list of 10 of the very best stories of the year.
This list is in no particular order and is here to reflect on some of the best moments and, as always, let us know which is your favourite from this season.
Crowds are back!
They might not be at the highest level numbers-wise but how good is it to have a crowd back at the footy!?
After two years of mostly canned noises and empty stadiums, nothing beats the authentic sound of a crowd wildly celebrating a major at the death.
We've already seen this season in the close clashes such as Geelong vs Richmond, the Showdown and most recently the Suns vs Richmond game that features late goals and after the siren goals, that the crowds add so much more to those moments.
There have been some great games on show, especially in the last couple of weeks, and having a crowd makes them feel that much more special to not only other supporters but most definitely the players.
Some of the best showmen of the competition feed off the crowd energy and it is great to see that connection back again.
Even look at Buddy's 1000th. The scenes were unreal, and it was great that it occurred in front of a vocal home crowd, rather than an empty stadium.
The thought of not only the grand final back at the 'G, but the opening weeks of finals there as well is enough to bring a smile to the face of most fans.
