Meet our Members - Claire

We won't ask you your age but how long have you been a Melbourne supporter?
I’ve been a member for 19 years.

How did you become a Melbourne supporter?
My nan took me to as many games as she could when I was younger

How long have you been in the cheer squad? And what made you decide to join?
I really didn’t have a choice when it came to joining the cheer squad as, thanks to Nan, that’s all I’ve known.

Favourite current player?
CHARLIE!!!

Favourite Melbourne player ever?
CHARLIE!!!

Favourite game?
2022 AFLW grand final and being able to be there and celebrate with the amazing women.

Greatest player ever? This can be from any club.
My greatest player ever is Jim Stynes. Although I didn’t get to see him play, he was a big inspiration and I will always have the memories of getting to meet him.

Highest point in your footballing career
AFLW and AFL grand finals

Lowest point in your footballing career
Being in Geelong when it was pouring with rain and losing by over 100 points
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Any football superstitions?
No

Craziest thing you've ever done for the Dees.
In 2018 I was in the newspaper as it was the week before heading to Perth for the prelim.