As the first month of fixtures drew to a close last Sunday evening, a belief morphed into empirical truth - 2021 is already rivalling last year in terms of unpredictability.

If you don't believe me, just take a look at the current ladder.

With the second month of the marathon season set to commence tonight, another set of questions remain ahead of both the men in the hot seat and their disciples in studded boots.

Whether flying high or having to continually dig deep for no reward, here are the latest set of quandaries facing each of the AFL's 18 teams.

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Melbourne

When is their streak likely to stop?

Without jinxing your side's tremendous start to 2021, Demons fans, there is a very real chance that Melbourne's could have upwards of 10 wins on the board by the time they reach the bye in Round 14.

Across the first month of 2021, the Demons have proven adept at beating finals calibre teams in St. Kilda and Geelong. With clashes scheduled against Richmond, the Western Bulldogs, Brisbane and Collingwood before their aforementioned break, this form must continue to be replicated if their streak is to continue.

Still, to answer the question, if I had to predict when their first loss is likely to be posted, I would have my money on Round 11, when they face fellow premiership fancies the Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.

Despite the fact these may be famous last words, and the Demons may find a new way to let the air out of their own balloon, I, like many other football fans, have loved what Melbourne have produced so far this season.

And for the sake of you Demon diehards that have suffered for so long, I only hope that it can continue.

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