AS WE REACH the final days of the year, it's time to take a look back at the best parts of 2018.
From social media snaps to special moments, here is a summary of the year that was.
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Most-liked photo: a happy snap of Christian Petracca and Angus Brayshaw in the rooms, following the Semi Final win over Hawthorn.
A 'midfield family photo' of Max Gawn, Angus Brayshaw, Clayton Oliver and Jack Viney during the AFL Finals Series.
Street art of co-captain Nathan Jones and his memorable celebration from the Elimination Final against Geelong popped up in Hosier Lane.
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Max Gawn's record for the most hit-outs in a season, which he obtained during the Semi Final against Hawthorn.
View this post on InstagramIntroducing your AFL record holder for most hit-outs in one season. ⭐️ #RaiseHell
Following Natalie Portman's visit to Melbourne, she appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and spoke of her time with the red and blue.
View this post on InstagramWhen our latest recruit spreads word of the red + blue on @theellenshow. ð ð¥: Channel 9
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Most engaging tweet: a post to mark the six year anniversary of Jim Stynes' passing.
Six years gone, but forever in our hearts. ❤️
— Melbourne FC (@melbournefc) March 19, 2018
Today, we remember the great Jim Stynes. pic.twitter.com/P9OIQ6QTwq
Sam, a young fan from Brisbane, featured in two of our top performing videos of the year. The first was when his Dad, Simon, surprised him with tickets for our first final against Geelong. Sam then joined us at the club, where Simon Goodwin introduced him to the playing group.
And this is what getting finals tickets means. ð
— Melbourne FC (@melbournefc) August 30, 2018
Save travels from Brisbane, Simon + Sam! We'll see you next Friday at the 'G. ð#RaiseHell pic.twitter.com/CXdyPUvSsJ
Does this face look familiar?
— Melbourne FC (@melbournefc) September 6, 2018
Sam's emotional video was an internet sensation. The story continues as he meets the team on the eve of our first final.
And he was all smiles this time. ð pic.twitter.com/xjO8OFPwYg
Tributes following the passings of professional golfer and Melbourne fan, Jarrod Lyle, and former player and Life Member, Colin Sylvia, also received lots of love from the faithful.
An inspirational fight.
— Melbourne FC (@melbournefc) August 8, 2018
Rest easy, Jarrod. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qCPFh7vmo7
Vale, Colin.
— Melbourne FC (@melbournefc) October 29, 2018
Our thoughts are with the Sylvia family at this incredibly difficult time.
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Prior to the Semi Final against Hawthorn, Neale Daniher visited the club and addressed the playing group.
Melbourne fan Jon visited the club during the Finals Series, and received a memorable surprise from his favourite player, James Harmes.
Coach Simon Goodwin called to check in on Melbourne fan Robyn, who suffered a heart attack at our first final.
Spy Cam was there to capture the moment Charlie Spargo found out the exciting news, ahead of his round six debut.
Bernie Vince announced his retirement, in an honest and open address to the group.
Memorable Moments
Neville Jetta was awarded the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award at this year's Brownlow Medal.
Clayton Oliver received his first All-Australian selection in 2018.
Jordan Lewis celebrated his 300th AFL game with a victory over Adelaide in round 19.
Nathan Jones also reached a significant milestone, ticking over 250 games at Melbourne.
The club celebrated a big occasion too, with 2018 marking its 160th birthday.
1️⃣6️⃣0️⃣✨
— Melbourne FC (@melbournefc) July 13, 2018
Celebrating our birthday with a few club legends at training this morning. pic.twitter.com/Niiy0R39yi
Neale Daniher and Russell Robertson lead the red and blue faithful to the MCG, ahead of the Big Freeze 4 on Queen's Birthday.
Club legend David Neitz was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Pen to Paper
Christian Petracca, Mitch Hannan and Oscar McDonald signed on until the end of 2020.
View this post on InstagramTrac extends! ð @christianpetracca has signed on until the end of the 2020 season ð #RaiseHell
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Clayton Oliver, Neville Jetta and Aaron vandenBerg signed on until the end of 2021.
View this post on Instagram3️⃣ more years. Neville Jetta has signed on until the end of 2021. ð in bio. #RaiseHell
Bayley Fritsch, Charlie Spargo and Harry Petty all extended their contracts until the end of 2020.
View this post on Instagramðin. Fritsch, Spargo + Petty have extended their contracts until the end of 2020. Story in bio.
James Harmes signed a two-year deal, while Josh Wagner secured a one-year contract.
View this post on InstagramTwo more locked in ð @james_harmes4 + @joshwagner94 have both signed on. Full story in bio ð
Tom McDonald and Angus Brayshaw signed on for an additional four years.
View this post on Instagram4️⃣ more years. T-Mac has put pen to paper and signed on until 2022 ð Full story in bio ð
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Jay Kennedy Harris signed a one-year contract.
