Meet our Members - Amanda

We won't ask you your age but how long have you been a Melbourne supporter?
My whole life, 42 years!

How did you become a Melbourne supporter?
Mum started taking me to the footy when I was 5 years old. Been hooked ever since.

How long have you been in the cheer squad? And what made you decide to join?
Always sat in the red seats next to the CS. When I was around 12, I was joined to the cheersquad and spent many years down the front doing the floggers and chants!

Favourite current player?
Disco

Favourite Melbourne player ever?
Travis Johnstone

Favourite game?
2018 Melbourne V Geelong – SMASHED ‘EM!!

Greatest player ever? This can be from any club. 
Travis Johnstone😊
 
Highest point in your footballing career
Winning the premiership is up there. The lifelong friendships I have made will always be the highlight of my footy “career”
 
Lowest point in your footballing career
Missing the premiership after all those years of ups and downs, it will always hurt.

Any football superstitions?
Nope

Craziest thing you've ever done for the Dees.
​Sleeping in the back of my 2 door Hyundai Excel in 2000 in Jolimont Tce for Grand Final tickets in the freezing cold!