Melbourne Football Club
The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed the Demons or the Dees, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club was founded in 1858, making it one of the oldest football clubs in the world. The team competes in the Australian Football League (AFL), the sport's premier competition.
History[edit | edit source]
The Melbourne Football Club was established in 1858, and it played its first game against St Kilda in the same year. The club was a founding member of the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 1897, which later became the AFL in 1990.
The club has a rich history, having won 13 premierships, with their most recent triumph in 2021. The 1950s and 1960s were particularly successful decades for the club, under the coaching of Norm Smith, with six premierships won between 1955 and 1964.
Home Ground[edit | edit source]
The Melbourne Football Club's home ground is the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which is one of the largest stadiums in the world with a capacity of 100,024. The MCG is also the venue for the AFL Grand Final.
Club Symbols[edit | edit source]
The club's colors are red and blue, and its mascot is a demon. The club song is "It's a Grand Old Flag," which is sung to the tune of "Yankee Doodle Dandy."
Rivalries[edit | edit source]
Melbourne has several traditional rivalries, most notably with the Collingwood Magpies, Carlton Blues, and Essendon Bombers. These rivalries are some of the oldest and most intense in the AFL.
Recent Performance[edit | edit source]
In recent years, the Melbourne Football Club has experienced a resurgence, culminating in their 2021 premiership win. The club has been competitive in the finals series and continues to build a strong team under its current leadership.
Notable Players[edit | edit source]
Some of the most notable players in the club's history include Ron Barassi, Robbie Flower, and David Neitz. These players have made significant contributions to the club and the sport of Australian rules football.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Australian Football League
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Norm Smith
- Ron Barassi
- Collingwood Football Club
- Carlton Football Club
- Essendon Football Club
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of Melbourne Football Club players
- List of Melbourne Football Club coaches
- List of Melbourne Football Club seasons
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