You don't have to be a lunatic but it helps (apparently)

[Bitter but optimistic 21,573]

I’m not a noted thread starter (for obvious reasons some will say). However, the more I read and follow “Demonland” I have to ask the question about the connection between lunacy and supporting the Melbourne Football Club.

I am 60 years old so I can remember the glory day of Neil Crompton - there is some excuse for me. But what attracts young supporters? We have basically had shite since ‘64.

Since I’ve joined demonland I’ve participated in or observed some wonderfully vitriolic debate. I continually ask myself how can such diverse individuals support the same club?

Current threads, for example, speculate about what position to play players we haven’t even signed yet. Or, where players will end up who haven’t been delisted yet.

It’s crazy stuff to have such passionate supporters of one the worst performed clubs in living memory. Our membership has increased in recent years. Why do we do it?

What makes you a Melbourne supporter? (Or is that Melbourne Tragic?) Are we different to those who support " successful" clubs?

[Josh 1,420]

I Am 24 and have followed for 10 years. I like the colors, simple as that

[beelzebub 22,706]

Damn right were special....different, yep we're loony !!!!!!!

[Robot Devil 1,895]

Keep in mind, for all our bad seasons we have had some success.

We have played in Grand Finals twice in the last 20 years or so and obviously had some successful seasons surrounding those appearances where we played in finals series and had some good wins. And even though many would say otherwise we have had some superstars, Jimmy for one. For some people, that's all it takes to catch their eye.

As for me, my family are longtime supporters of this club, so there was no other choice. The MFC is part of my identity.

[GrandOld 367]

My Dad gave me 2 choices. I gave my kids the same choice. Follow the Dee's or go live in a dumpster. There are times I wish I had have picked the dumpster

[demon destruction 81]

My Dad bred it into me and my two brothers, we now have our own families and they dont have a choice either!

Brain Washed from a very young age

[Bitter but optimistic 21,573]

I gave my son a similar choice. Follow the dees or I won't buy your footy boots.

[skills32 229]

I started in 1947 and took up MFC because they were at the bottom of the ladder.

I am an under dog man.

Lo and behold look what happened.

[Bitter but optimistic 21,573]

I started in 1947 and took up MFC because they were at the bottom of the ladder.

I am an under dog man.

Lo and behold look what happened.

Yeah. You sure picked the right club!

[BAMF 3,851]

It was a combination of the jumper. the demons moniker and the fact that they had a guy who they called the ox and another called the wizard. (nicknames are cool to kids)

[PJ_12345 1,098]

I’m not a noted thread starter (for obvious reasons some will say). However, the more I read and follow “Demonland” I have to ask the question about the connection between lunacy and supporting the Melbourne Football Club.

I am 60 years old so I can remember the glory day of Neil Crompton- there is some excuse for me. But what attracts young supporters? We have basically had shite since ‘64.

Since I’ve joined demonland I’ve participated in or observed some wonderfully vitriolic debate. I continually ask myself how can such diverse individuals support the same club?

Current threads, for example, speculate about what position to play players we haven’t even signed yet. Or, where players will end up who haven’t been delisted yet.

It’s crazy stuff to have such passionate supporters of one the worst performed clubs in living memory. Our membership has increased in recent years. Why do we do it?

What makes you a Melbourne supporter? ( Or is that Melbourne Tragic?) Are we different to those who support " successful" clubs?

I think we also have the most fickle supporters out of anyother club.

[Supermercado 2,660]

It's become a spirit quest.

[Bitter but optimistic 21,573]

It was a combination of the jumper. the demons moniker and the fact that they had a guy who they called the ox and another called the wizard. (nicknames are cool to kids)

The Wizard was also Farmer. So we had the farmer and his ox. Please tell me that helped as it will support my thesis that we are all nuts.

[Sir Why You Little 35,320]

My Dad...i almost dumped them when the Royal Blue 80's jumper was in...I hate that jumper, it's purpose still alludes me.

But i stuck it out....and will be buried with the scarf i bought Round 1 1987..

The Red & Blue.

[John Crow Batty 8,352]

Because we seek true happiness in the afterlife.

Edited October 15, 2012 by america de cali

[Hannibal 5,814]

I come from Hawthorn supporting parents. My Father thought he did the right thing by encouraging his children, who were going to be MCC members, to support Melbourne, the powerhouse club at the time.

I've seen no success and missed out on 9 flags.

It's a touchy subject.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

I come from Hawthorn supporting parents. My Father thought he did the right thing by encouraging his children, who were going to be MCC members, to support Melbourne, the powerhouse club at the time.

I've seen no success and missed out on 9 flags.

It's a touchy subject.

You should have rang child services.

Your parents are monsters..

[Bimbo 911]

Was brought up in a Collingwood recruiting zone, just next to the Essendon zone. All things considered, I think I made the correct choice.

[Salems Lot 2,394]

Ah; it is that time of year again isn't it. Well I started following the Dees because that is what my family did - 3 generations or more! My Mother was rabid about them..She used to hang around with Dougie Heywood and Jackie Muller. It was entrenched and now there is no other option. My 8 year old is now hooked as well so I guess I have passed it on to the next generation. I tell him what I tell myself which is that one day we will be successful and to have stuck with them through the hard times will make the good times all the sweeter.

(mind you, my Mother lived through 10 premierships!)

Edited October 15, 2012 by How?Jeremy Howe!

[beelzebub 22,706]

My story is familiar to regulars here.

How I came to bea Demon is one thing,

Why I remain is another. Lunacy is relevant

[Goodvibes 3,596]

I come from Hawthorn supporting parents. My Father thought he did the right thing by encouraging his children, who were going to be MCC members, to support Melbourne, the powerhouse club at the time.

I've seen no success and missed out on 9 flags.

It's a touchy subject.

It's a good thing you're all about the journey.

[Forest Demon 4,681]

No idea why I support the MFC, but for whatever reason I have a much bigger connection with Melbourne than I do any other club, even in sports I prefer such as soccer. I think it is the fact I feel like the club actually need me, which is obviously untrue as they would survive without me, but being a member and chipping in a bit of cash here and there, I actually feel like I am a bigger part of the club than I am of any soccer team I support.

[Maldonboy38 6,093]

Dad born in South Melb and a life-long a Swans supporter.

Eldest brother also follows Swans - lucky bast..d

Mum a mad Dees supporter.

Next older brother followed Dees until 1974 when we got beaten bad and he jumped to the filth. Remains unforgiven and on the outer.

I loved Greg Wells and Stan Alves, and cried when Hardeman lost the Brownlow to one of the softest players of all time - Keith Greig. I was emotionally hooked from that day on.

What kept me going during the 70's? One thing: Robert Flower.

What keeps me going now? I have absolutely no idea. But I remain red and blue through and through.

[GrandOld 367]

My story is familiar to regulars here.

How I came to bea Demon is one thing,

Why I remain is another. Lunacy is relevant

if you smack a dog every time it comes near you eventually the dog will stop coming back. Dogs are so much smarter than us Melbourne supporters Edited October 15, 2012 by GrandOld

[beelzebub 22,706]

Woof