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.
Charlie Curnow's scintillating form
An outstanding talent that had his career almost derailed through constant injury, Charlie Curnow's 2022 season has been nothing short of incredible.
The former Geelong Falcon was drafted to Carlton with the 12th pick in the 2015 National Draft, and straight away his talents were obvious.
Curnow enjoyed a breakout season in 2018, kicking 34 goals for the Blues in 20 games but has since been hampered by injury.
Between 2019 and 2021, Curnow played just 15 games in the Navy Blue as fans were eager to see their talented forward back in the side.
However, now fully fit, Curnow has taken the league by storm in 2022 and currently leads the Coleman medal tally with 50 goals to his name after 16 games.
Working with reigning Coleman medallist Harry McKay, Curnow has stepped up both with and without McKay in the side to average 3.1 goals per game in 2022.
Not only that but the 25-year-old also averages 11.6 disposals and 5.8 marks per game, becoming a force not only inside fifty but also able to impact around the ground.
His return from a cruel few years is inspirational in itself but to see the deadly form he is producing week in, week out at the Blues is truly incredible to watch.
At his best, he is one of the most watchable and entertaining forwards in the league and hopefully he can consistently stay top of the goalkicking charts for years to come.
