It was a big afternoon at the SCG with over 33,000 fans turning up for the season opener against Port Adelaide.

While it was a disappointing start to the season with a 28-point loss, the red and white faithful were out in force to cheer their team on.

View some of the best photos from the match below.


These fans certainly showed they were #ProudlySydney on Saturday afternoon.


More than 33,000 fans flocked into the SCG on Saturday for our season opener.


Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull certainly sorted Chinese Premier Li out with the right scarf.


Josh Kennedy leads his team out for the first time onto the SCG as captain.


Lance Franklin with pinpoint accuracy early in the contest.


A contested footy in the middle of the SCG.


Coach John Longmire addresses his side at quarter-time.


Zak Jones was one shining light on Saturday afternoon.


Reidy's first game back was impressive, finishing with three goals.


Luke Parker flies for the footy at the SCG.


Hanners tries to barge through.


Kieren Jack ponders the Round 1 result.


A disappointing result as the players leave the SCG.