A season in photos: The best shots of 2021
We recap Melbourne's premiership season through the eyes of the AFL photographers
Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos
As we look back at Melbourne's 2021 season, we can't help but reminisce on all the big moments.
Throughout the year, the AFL photographers have been there to capture all these memories, so we're taking a glimpse at some of the best shots from each round of Melbourne's premiership season. A SEASON IN PHOTOS... ROUND 1. Melbourne (80) def. Fremantle (58)
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ROUND 2. Spud's Game Melbourne (91) def. St Kilda (73)
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ROUND 3. Melbourne (102) def. GWS Giants (68)
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ROUND 4. Melbourne (85) def. Geelong (60)
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Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
ROUND 5. Melbourne (104) def. Hawthorn (54)
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Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images via AFL Photos
ROUND 6. Anzac Day Eve Melbourne (82) def. Richmond (48)
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Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
ROUND 7. Melbourne (103) def. North Melbourne (73)
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Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images via AFL Photos
ROUND 8. Melbourne (67) def. Sydney Swans (58)
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ROUND 9. Melbourne (94) def. Carlton (68)
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ROUND 10. Adelaide (96) def. Melbourne (95)
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ROUND 11. Melbourne (87) def. Western Bulldogs (59)
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ROUND 12. Sir Doug Nicholls Round Melbourne (97) def. Brisbane Lions (75)
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Photo by Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos
ROUND 13. Big Freeze 7 Collingwood (80) def. Melbourne (63)
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Photo by Matt King/Getty Images via AFL Photos
ROUND 14. BYEROUND 15. Melbourne (68) def. Essendon (57)
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Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images via AFL Photos
ROUND 16. GWS Giants (64) def. Melbourne (55)
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Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
ROUND 17. Melbourne (86) def. Port Adelaide (55)
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Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos
ROUND 18. Melbourne (79) draw Hawthorn (79)
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ROUND 19. Western Bulldogs (85) def. Melbourne (65)
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Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos
ROUND 20. Melbourne (128) def. Gold Coast Suns (30)
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Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images via AFL Photos
ROUND 21. Melbourne (72) def. West Coast (63)
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ROUND 22. Melbourne (104) def. Adelaide (63)
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Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos
ROUND 23. Melbourne (81) def. Geelong (77)
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Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images via AFL Photos
QUALIFYING FINAL. Melbourne (93) def. Brisbane Lions (60)
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Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos
PRELIMINARY FINAL. Melbourne (125) def. Geelong (42)
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Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos
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Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos
GRAND FINAL . Melbourne (140) def. Western Bulldogs (66)
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Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos
Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos
Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos
Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos
Photo by James Worsfold/AFL Photos
Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos