Each round this season, the Zero Hanger team - consisting of editor Mitch Keating, senior reporter Jack Fitzpatrick, general manager Nick Splitter, and deputy editor Ed Carmine - will vote on every game to establish our AFL MVP for 2022.

Votes will be given out on a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 system for each game, meaning the maximum score any player can record in any game is 20.

Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines claimed the 2021 MVP honours after polling 255 votes for the season.

VIEW: FULL 2022 ZERO HANGER MVP LEADERBOARD

Here are the Round 1 MVP votes for each game.

Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs

In what was a highly-anticipated season opener - and grand final rematch - the Demons picked up where they left off in a momentum-swinging victory over the Western Bulldogs. Christian Petracca was quick to stake his claim as the game's premier onballer.

CHRISTIAN PETRACCA
Midfield
Melbourne
ROUND 1 STATS
38
Disposals
2
Tackles
9
Clearances

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Christian Petracca Christian Petracca Christian Petracca Christian Petracca
4 Bailey Smith Clayton Oliver Clayton Oliver Clayton Oliver
3 Ben Brown Bailey Smith Bailey Smith Bailey Smith
2 Aaron Naughton Ben Brown Aaron Naughton Max Gawn
1 Alex Neal-Bullen Aaron Naughton Jack Macrae Aaron Naughton

Carlton vs Richmond

After a decade of Round 1 defeats, the Blues have finally opened their account 1-0, snapping an 11-game losing streak over the Tigers. Carlton's midfield was humming, led by skipper Patrick Cripps, who booted three majors to earn best-afield honours.

PATRICK CRIPPS
Midfield
Carlton
ROUND 1 STATS
30
Disposals
2
Tackles
8
Clearances

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Patrick Cripps Patrick Cripps Patrick Cripps Patrick Cripps
4 Matthew Kennedy Matthew Kennedy Matthew Kennedy Matthew Kennedy
3 Adam Saad Adam Cerra Sam Docherty Shai Bolton
2 Adam Cerra Shai Bolton Shai Bolton Adam Saad
1 Shai Bolton Sam Docherty Adam Cerra Sam Docherty

St Kilda vs Collingwood

The Craig McRae era at Collingwood got off to a flying start with a Round 1 win over St Kilda in stunning fashion. While a number of emerging Magpies impressed, it was Saints debutant Jack Hayes who stole the show, recording three goals.

JACK HAYES
Forward
St Kilda
ROUND 1 STATS
3
Goals
10
Marks
3
Tackles

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Patrick Lipinski Patrick Lipinski Jack Hayes Jack Hayes
4 Jack Hayes Jordan De Goey Patrick Lipinski Patrick Lipinski
3 Jordan De Goey Jack Hayes Scott Pendlebury Jordan De Goey
2 Jack Sinclair Jack Sinclair Jordan De Goey Jack Sinclair
1 Nick Daicos Nick Daicos Nick Daicos Jeremy Howe

Geelong vs Essendon

In what was seemingly the only encounter of the round that didn't leave fans on the edge of their seats, there was still plenty to take away from Geelong thrashing over Essendon. Bombers debutant Nic Martin enjoyed one of the best debut games we've seen for some time, while Cats pair Patrick Dangerfield and Tom Hawkins were at their devastating best.

P. DANGERFIELD
Midfield
Geelong
ROUND 1 STATS
31
Disposals
2
Tackles
8
Clearances

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Patrick Dangerfield Tom Hawkins Nic Martin Patrick Dangerfield
4 Tom Hawkins Nic Martin Patrick Dangerfield Tom Hawkins
3 Nic Martin Patrick Dangerfield Tom Hawkins Nic Martin
2 Brandan Parfitt Brandan Parfitt Tyson Stengle Tyson Stengle
1 Rhys Stanley Tyson Stengle Darcy Parish Jye Caldwell

GWS Giants vs Sydneyย 

While we didn't get the goal display we were hoping for from Buddy Franklin, co-captain Luke Parker stood up in his place to lead the Swans to a memorable win over their cross-town rivals. Isaac Heeney was dominant for the Swans, while young Giants bull Tom Green took another major step in his development.

LUKE PARKER
Midfield
Sydney
ROUND 1 STATS
21
Disposals
5
Tackles
1
Clearances

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Luke Parker Luke Parker Luke Parker Luke Parker
4 Isaac Heeney Tom Green Phil Davis Isaac Heeney
3 Tom Green Isaac Heeney Isaac Heeney Tom Green
2 Oliver Florent Phil Davis Tom Green Oliver Florent
1 Josh Kelly Oliver Florent Oliver Florent Phil Davis

Brisbane vs Port Adelaide

While it was a scrappy affair for the opening three quarters, both the Lions and Power delivered a tantalising finale to Saturday night's clash. Port Adelaide's Dan Houston had the ball on a string, albeit in a loss, while Marcus Adams and Lachie Neale were among the best for Brisbane.

DAN HOUSTON
Defender
Port Adelaide
ROUND 1 STATS
12
Marks
36
Disposals
2
Goals

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Marcus Adams Dan Houston Dan Houston Dan Houston
4 Lachie Neale Joe Daniher Lachie Neale Marcus Adams
3 Dan Houston Travis Boak Joe Daniher Joe Daniher
2 Zac Bailey Lachie Neale Travis Boak Travis Boak
1 Travis Boak Ryan Burton Ollie Wines Lachie Neale

Hawthorn vs North Melbourne

Both sides stood a strong chance to start their seasons 1-0, with new Hawks coach Sam Mitchell emerging victorious in his first game in charge. Roos defender Luke McDonald gave great service for his side, while similar can be said for Hawthorn's emerging star Changkuoth Jiath.

CHANGKUOTH JIATH
Defender
Hawthorn
ROUND 1 STATS
5
Marks
24
Disposals
4
Rebound50s

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Changkuoth Jiath Changkuoth Jiath Luke McDonald Changkuoth Jiath
4 Luke McDonald Tom Mitchell Changkuoth Jiath Jy Simpkin
3 James Sicily Luke Davies-Uniacke Luke Davies-Uniacke Luke Davies-Uniacke
2 Jy Simpkin Luke McDonald Jy Simpkin James Sicily
1 Dylan Moore Jy Simpkin Tom Mitchell Jack Gunston

Adelaide vs Fremantle

A thrilling affair between the Dockers and Crows was settled by just a solitary point as Fremantle defender Heath Chapman delivered a match-winning spoil on the goal line with just seconds left. The Crows will come away from the game with plenty of positives, however, with rookie forward Josh Rachele the major talking point after his five-goal outing on debut.

JOSH RACHELE
Forward
Adelaide
ROUND 1 STATS
5
Goals
5
Marks
3
Tackles

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Andrew Brayshaw Ben Keays Josh Rachele Ben Keays
4 Ben Keays Josh Rachele Ben Keays Andrew Brayshaw
3 Josh Rachele Andrew Brayshaw Andrew Brayshaw Josh Rachele
2 Lachlan Schultz Lachlan Schultz Lachlan Schultz Lachlan Schultz
1 Hayden Young Matt Crouch Harry Schoenberg Sam Switkowski

West Coast vs Gold Coast

The Suns put their foot to the floor with the game on the line to return a 27-point victory over the Eagles. Co-captain Touk Miller was once again among the leading ball-winners, while young gun Matt Rowell returned in style.

MATTHEW ROWELL
Midfield
Gold Coast
ROUND 1 STATS
33
Disposals
6
Tackles
9
Clearances

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Matthew Rowell Matthew Rowell Touk Miller Touk Miller
4 Touk Miller Touk Miller Matthew Rowell Matthew Rowell
3 Izak Rankine Izak Rankine Izak Rankine Jamaine Jones
2 Jamaine Jones Andrew Gaff Andrew Gaff Izak Rankine
1 Andrew Gaff Jamaine Jones Jamaine Jones Jeremy McGovern

 

2022 ZERO HANGER MVP LEADERBOARD