As we enter the final days of 2018, it's time to look back on the year that was in pictures.

Below are our favourites, snapped by AFL Media's photographers throughout the season.


A kiss of the Sherrin for good luck - skipper Dyson Heppell leads his teammates out for their season-opener against Adelaide.


Josh Begley's sealer against the Crows had the Bomber faithful in raptures. 


It took just one game for new Bombers Jake Stringer, Devon Smith and Adam Saad to sing our famous song.


Jake Stringer celebrates with fans after kicking one of his four goals in the win over the Power in round four.


A devoted Christian, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti displays a small cross on his wrist tape for every game.


Debutants Dylan Clarke and Jordan Ridley soak up a sweet victory over Geelong in the annual Country Game.


Nothing but pure passion from Shaun McKernan as he celebrates a goal in the win over GWS in round 10. 


Devon Smith and Orazio Fantasia embrace during a memorable win over GWS at Spotless Stadium.


Fan favourite Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti receives a warm welcome at the home of footy.


Jake Stringer shares a special moment with his daughters as he runs out for his 100th game.


Dreamtime at the 'G - always a significant occasion.


Muslim players Adam Saad and Bachar Houli embrace in a touching gesture to support multiculturalism in round 22.


Focus and athleticism personified as Shaun McKernan reels in this spectacular grab.


Mark Baguley and Devon Smith fire up as the Bombers topple 2018 premier West Coast on the road.


More than a game: Cale Hooker leads out a brave young Bomber fan in the 'Tackling Childhood Cancer' game against North Melbourne.


Adam Saad and Conor McKenna couldn't be separated after a thrilling victory over North Melbourne.


Michael Hurley looks on as rain tumbles down at the 'G against old enemy Collingwood.


Devon Smith defies gravity with this acrobatic celebration against Fremantle in round 18.


You could see how much this goal meant to David Myers in the round 19 win over Sydney.


Happy times for exciting young trio Darcy Parish, Andy McGrath and Aaron Francis.


Leading by example: skipper Dyson Heppell lends a helping hand to youngster Aaron Francis.


One week later, Francis almost touched the sky with this hanger against the Power.


A champion of the game, Brendon Goddard gets a fitting finale to a magnificent career in the win over Port Adelaide.