Meet our Members - Janine

We won't ask you your age but how long have you been a Melbourne supporter?
I am a lifelong supporter who has never even glanced sideways at another team. 

How did you become a Melbourne supporter?
I am a third generation Demon supporter so really didn't have a choice, but can honestly say I am a proud and passionate supporter that has supported and cheered through the highs and lows.

How long have you been in the cheer squad? And what made you decide to join?
I have been in the cheer squad for 15 years. My 4 year old son wandered over to the cheer squad and made his way into the middle of the front row. I thought I better be a good mother so I followed him to check out the strangers who had welcomed my son. I was made to feel just as welcome and the rest is red and blue history!

Favourite current player?
Trent Rivers or Tom Sparrow

Favourite Melbourne player ever?
Robbie Flower

Favourite game?
Mmmmm only one!!! The first one that comes to mind is Round  7 2007 against Fremantle when Aussie Wonaeamirri kicked 4 goals and helped us overcome a 30+ point deficit to win the game.

Greatest player you ever saw? This can be from any club.
Jimmy Stynes or Luke Hodge

Highest point in your footballing career
Finally seeing a Premiership win in 2021

Lowest point in your footballing career
Not being there to see the premiership. I still get choked up thinking about it. How can one game be a high and a low?
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Any football superstitions?
None that I can think of.

Craziest thing you've ever done for the Dees.
There could be so many things! Early Sunrise interviews, getting full face painted for the Herald Sun, driving over to Adelaide and back in a night/day, straight after work with little to no sleep, staying in some very DODGY accommodation when interstate, etc.
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