Meet our Members - Janya

We won't ask you your age but how long have you been a Melbourne supporter?
Since birth. 

How did you become a Melbourne supporter?
My mum is a lifelong Dee, I’m a lifelong Dee and so now is my son. 

How long have you been in the cheer squad? And what made you decide to join?
4 years - my son was desperate to waive a big flag. 

Favourite current player?
Jake Bowey

Favourite Melbourne player ever?
David Schwarz - I’d still fangirl for The Ox!

Favourite game?
2023 Round 18 v Brisbane. The atmosphere at the MCG after the comeback was amazing. 

Greatest player you ever saw? This can be from any club.
Wayne Carey

Highest point in your footballing career
2021 Grand Final

Lowest point in your footballing career
1987 Preliminary Final

Any football superstitions?
Not a superstition but I always seem to eat hot chips at the footy. 

Craziest thing you've ever done for the Dees?
I traveled to Adelaide the year the Crows joined the competition and tried to buy hot chips at half time, while wearing my Dees scarf. Needless to say I went hungry.