Michael Klein’s 10 favourite shots he took throughout the AFL season

Michael Klein gets up close and personal with the AFL action on a weekly basis. Here are his top 10 photos of 2022, have your say on which is the best.

PIC YOUR FAVOURITES!

Award-winning News Corp photographer Michael Klein had a boundary-side seat to some of the biggest and most beautiful AFL moments in 2022.

Here are some of his favourite shots.

1. MATES

A beautiful moment when Geelong captain Joel Selwood carried Gary Ablett’s son, Levi, on to the MCG on grand final day. I reckon it brought a tear to the toughest of eyes.

The Cats skipper with young Levi.

2. DAISY

The stars aligned as Melbourne’s Daisy Pearce ran into the late afternoon light at Casey Fields. Exposing my camera for the highlights gave an amazing result.

Daisy in action.

3. THE DANIHER BROTHERS

Essendon celebrated its 150th year with a big night at the MCG in June. The event brought many past Essendon champions back together and none more so than the Daniher brothers. Seeing Chris help Neale wave to crowd was special.

A memorable family gathering.

4. RESPECT

Dreamtime at the ’G. An extremely powerful image when Richmond players circled and took to a knee to honour the First Nations players on their list.

Brilliant from the Tigers.

5. WARRIOR

Carlton’s Patrick Cripps in all his glory. Strapping, blood and jubilation sum up the 2022 Brownlow medallist.

A pumped Patrick Cripps.

6. CHASING SHADOWS

Late afternoon light can make for something a little different when long shadows cast across the turf.

Shadows on the ‘G.

7. HEADBAND THIEF

Boys being boys love a push and shove but a cheeky James Sicily decided to lighten the moment and steal Aaron Naughton’s headband.

Yoink.

8. SKIPPER AND HIS CUP

Geelong captain Joel Selwood climbs on to the MCG fence to show off the prize after the Cats won the 2022 premiership.

A fourth flag and first as captain for Joel.

9. BROTHERLY LOVE

The famous Daicos name was twice as strong in 2022 as Nick joined his brother, Josh, at the Magpies, a club where their dad, Peter, is a Hall of Famer.

The Daicos brothers share a nice moment.

10. YOUNG MAGPIE

Collingwood small forward Jack Ginnivan celebrates towards the packed stands after a goal on Anzac Day when he was named best afield.

A star on the rise.