Meet our Members - Noeline

We won't ask you your age but how long have you been a Melbourne supporter?
I have only been a Member for 6 years.

How did you become a Melbourne supporter?
I watched the 1956 Grand final and when Melbourne won, I started barracking for them.  I became a Member in 2019 when my two daughters bought me a reserved seat membership after my husband passed away very suddenly that year.

How long have you been in the cheer squad? And what made you decide to join?
I have been in the Cheer Squad/Demon Army for 6 years and joined when I became a Member.  I love their passion, like mine.

Favourite current player?
Bayley Fritsch​

Favourite Melbourne player ever?
Robert Flower/Rodney Grinter

Favourite game?
2021 Grand Final

Greatest player ever? This can be from any club. 
Jimmy Stynes (It had to be a Demon player).

Highest point in your footballing career
Watching the Demons win the 1964 & 2021 Grand finals.  Also, my Dad was the Timekeeper for the Rochester Tigers.  They had a Sportsman Night at the Club and the Guest speakers were Ron Barrassi, Hassa Mann & Noel McMahon 💙 ❤️
 
Lowest point in your footballing career
When Jimmy Stynes passed away in 2012 and when Troy Broadbridge drowned in 2004.

Any football superstitions?
Yes, when I wear plain socks to the footy instead of my Demon socks.

Craziest thing you've ever done for the Dees.
​​I talked to Clayton Oliver and another player (not sure of his name) outside the Nagambie Op shop in 2021 in the main street of Nagambie.  I was so excited I couldn't get two words together except when he asked me about being a member, I said 'Yes'. !!!!