Round 9 Carlton V Melbourne 

Thursday May 9 at 7.30pm 
MCG
​Gates open at 5.30pm. MCC at 5pm

CHEER SQUAD SEATING
The Demon Army will be located in M33, behind the goals in the Ponsford Stand

TICKETING
We've received a reduced allocation yet again, so we are limiting this match to Demon Army members ONLY.
These tickets are on a first come first serve basis.

There is a strong possibility that some Demon Army members may miss out.
These tickets WILL give you ground entry and you will not need to purchase a General Admission ticket.

If all seats are taken you will have two options:
1. Book a seat through Ticketek.
2. Email [email protected] and ask to be placed on the waiting list.

If you're happy to stand at the back of the bay and don't need a seat, please do not request tickets. Your willingness to stand means we can squeeze more members in (thank you very much!)

Bookings close 6pm Wednesday. 

Book here.

For all the information from around the MFC, click here to visit their website.

RUN THROUGH
The run through for this week will be made on Wednesday May 8 from 5pm at Reach Foundation, 152-156 Wellington Street, Collingwood.

For full details, check out our run through page.

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CODE OF CONDUCT
​​Please note that we must all abide by the AFL cheersquad guidelines which can be found here
We expected our members to know the basics but here they are in black and white for you:
Section 4 (starting on page 35) is the Behaviour section:
1. Designated Cheer Squad areas are 'dry areas' at every AFL Match
2. Cheer Squad members are not to stand on the seats or use other object for standing on
3. Cheer Squad members must return match footballs immediately to the AFL Ball Steward
4. Cheer Squad members must not engage in any conduct, which threatens, offends, insults, humiliates, intimidates, disparages or vilifies any other person 
5. Cheer Squad member must not use indecent or obscene language or threatening or insulting words, or otherwise behave in a threatening, abusive, riotous, indecent or insulting manner

While barracking and supporting is both strongly encouraged and a vital part of the game, offensive or
aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated. As always, the AFL has a zero-tolerance stance on vilification.
Abusive, insulting and threatening behaviour will not be tolerated in the Cheer Squad area and offenders may
be evicted from the venue, Club memberships cancelled and AFL Banning Notices issued.

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WANTED - BIG FLAG WAVERS!
Did you know we have a group of people who sit and analyse our replays to see how we look and sound? Yes, it is a bit tragic but it shows huge dedication to the group and a sense of pride in how the group looks.
We know most of our equipment is clustered down the front of our area and then we have a few big flags half way back. Bit of a strange one but we're looking for some assistance from our members who sit further back or in the bays around us to help plug some holes. If you think you might be able to help occasionally, please have a chat to the people handing out equipment each week. You won't be locked in to doing it each week but doing it once or twice a season may make all the difference.
And now when you watch the replay, you too can focus on big flags!

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FUNDRAISING
​​Who’s feeling lucky?
Win a 2024 team jumper signed by the entire team.
It’s a retail short-sleeved home jumper in size L with no number and no GPS pocket.
It’s signed in black on the yoke, with Max Gawn & Jack Viney’s signatures in silver below.
Tickets have just opened and will be drawn at midday on June 29th. They’re $2 each or 3 for $5, 6 for $10.
You can purchase via this link

FIRST GOALKICKER
Help support the group and have a bit of fun. Enter our First Goalkicker for just $2. You'll be allocated a player randomly and if your player kicks the first goal, you win $20. Click here enter


You can now also purchase for the whole year in one go. For full details check out our First Goalkicker page.

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GRAB YOUR MERCHANDISE
Visit our website and check out our range of 2023 members merchandise. There's beanies, keep cups, stubby holders, polo shirts and more.

We will be bringing orders each week at the MCG for collection. Please see Mandy or Janet in the first few rows.

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CLEAR THE AREA!
We've had a request from our post-match crew for all members to please clear the first 6 rows at the end of the game. We're not talking about the happy moment when we've won and everyone comes down the front but the period after the players have left the field, when people come down for a chat while others are trying to pack up and get out. Security has been instructed to move along anyone not actively packing up.

Could all members also keep their eyes out for our equipment walking out of the stadium, particularly the big heads. If you see someone trying to steal our gear, please let security know.​

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BIG FREEZE BEANIES
The Big Freeze returns to the ‘G for 2024, and once again, we paint the MCG blue with the new Big Freeze 10 Beanies, and raise much-needed funds for vital research to beat the Beast that is Motor Neurone Disease.
Order yours here. Pick up will be at Rounds 11 & 13 from the back of M3.

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THE MELBOURNE LUNCHEON - FRIDAY MAY 17
The Melbourne Luncheon, formerly known as Business of Sport, is being held on Friday May 17 in the Olympic Room at the MCG. Enjoy a premium 3-course food and beverage package and hear from a host of sporting legends and Melbourne comedy icons. The Demon Army will have members attending so if you'd like to go along, send an email to [email protected] and we'll add you to our group. More details to follow.

SEE YOU AT THE LOCK UP
No Lock Up Bar this week, so join us at the Outer Bar on Level 1 behind M30.

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. 

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SOCIAL MEDIA
Check out these ​social media profiles
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Send your footage to [email protected] or to 0481 DEMONS (0481 336 667)

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SLEEP AT THE G
The Demon Army team has a Sleep at the G team again this year. The event is happening on Thursday May 16 and if you'd like to spend a night under the stars (or the members stand) with us, please click here to join.

Or if you can spare a few dollars, we're aiming to raise for $2500 for youth homelessness. Click here to donate.
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ALICE SPRINGS MATCH
We're looking ahead to our Round 12 match against Fremantle on Sunday June 2. If you're planning on making the journey to the Red Centre for this game, please note that we don't have a ticketing allocation. If you'd like to hang out with us, just buy a general admission ticket and we'll see you behind the goals. If you need a seat, choose a spot in the stand. Follow this link to book.

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CONTANER DEPOSIT SCHEME
The Demon Army are now registered in all collection zones with the container deposit scheme. Please consider scanning the code below and donate the funds you receive to us. This will allow us to continue to our efforts to provide sponsorship to our players and provide more items for us to wave in the stands.

UPCOMING MATCHES
Click here to check out our ticketing information for our upcoming matches
Round 10- West Coast V Melbourne at Optus Stadium on Sunday May 19 at 6.20pm (AEST)
Round 11- Melbourne V St Kilda at MCG on Sunday May 26 at 3.20pm
Round 12- Melbourne V Fremantle at TIO Traeger Park on Sunday June 2 at 1pm (AEST)

​A HIGHLIGHT FROM PAST ENCOUNTERS

GETTING TO THE GROUND

PARKING

Gate 3 (Jolimont Terrace): 3.30pm
Gate 5 (Punt Road): 4pm
Gate 6 (Punt Road): CLOSED
Gate 7 (Brunton Ave): 6am*
*Parking is restricted to accredited and disability permit holders only.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Click here to check out the disruptions on the trains, trams and buses. Belgrave and Lilydale commuters - you have our deepest sympathies.

ROADWORKS

Click here to check out any roadworks planned in your area.