Meet our Members - Lauren

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

How did you become a Melbourne supporter?
My Grade 2 teacher told our whole class if we did not barrack for Melbourne, she would fail us. I took her very seriously!

How long have you been in the cheer squad? And what made you decide to join?
I first joined back in 2001 and was an active member for several years. I then had a family (and a Geelong-supporting husband) and stepped away for many years while continuing to support Melbourne. I rejoined the cheersquad with my daughter back in 2018. The good thing about this was that most of the "old crew" I hung out with back in the day were still there. The Demon Army is like a second family.

Favourite current player?
My daughter would kill me if I said anyone other than Bayley Fritsch but I do like Tom Sparrow. He's got a lot of potential as a great player and club leader.

Favourite Melbourne player ever?
David Neitz and Brad Green

Favourite game?
Hands down - 2021 Grand Final

Greatest player you ever saw? This can be from any club.
This can be from any club. David Neitz - although Ricky Jackson would like me to say him!

Highest point in your footballing career
2021 Grand Final

Lowest point in your footballing career
2000 Grand Final - heartbreaking game to be at. 
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Any football superstitions?
Stop bombing it long!

Craziest thing you've ever done for the Dees.
​Cheer Squad bus trips to Adelaide and Sydney back in about 2001/2002.