Demon Army - Loud and Proud

[Grapeviney 9,723]

I went last night and can't recall a game where there have been so few Melbourne supporters at the ground.

It was a crowd of 17,000 and I reckon at least 15k of them were North fans.

Thankfully, the cheersquad was in full voice and flying the red and blue flag.

They were sensational, chanting and cheering at the top of their lungs virtually the whole game, not just when we scored.

In contrast, North supporters had to be told when to make noise by the scoreboard, which literally carried the message "Make Some Noise" after Kangaroo goals (to the accompaniment of some ridiculous rolling crescendo music).

What a lame and artificial gimmick to create atmosphere. Have we really reached that point in the game where we need to be told when to fire up?

Anyway, the point of this thread was to acknowledge the awesome work of the Demon Army, faithful to the cause to the very end !

[gsmith12 491]

Well done Army, your dedication does not go unnoticed.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,861]

Watching the replay I can't recall even seeing a Demons supporter in the crowd, maybe a small pocket behind the goal however there were no close ups. I could however, hear the chanting a noise they were making. Love your work!

[Earl Hood 6,086]

I was going to sit near the cheer squad but the entire bottom level seemed to be ticketed? I got in on my 15 membership and so sat up in the bleaches where there was a smattering of diehards

[Max Power 37]

Don't forget about DJ Generic as well...

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Yep, great to see them in full voice... when the season is well and truly over. Didn't see that from them in the earlier rounds. Sounds a bit negative I know but it actually annoyed me last night.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,845]

Yep, great to see them in full voice... when the season is well and truly over. Didn't see that from them in the earlier rounds. Sounds a bit negative I know but it actually annoyed me last night.

i actually agree with you. Endless chanting while 38 points down was cringeworthy.

[Little Goffy 14,574]

Really good for everyone to be reminded that we're not alone in our passion during the hard times.

[frankie_d 1,471]

I was going to sit near the cheer squad but the entire bottom level seemed to be ticketed? I got in on my 15 membership and so sat up in the bleaches where there was a smattering of diehards

Same. Up in the bleachers with a few others

[Demon SeaMan 108]

We sat with the Demon army then stood with other pissheads at the back, and let me tell ya, im soccer mad, but i sensed everyone there was warming to some chants which should flow on into 2015.... classics like Jack Vineys, 'whos your daddy" or we love you Melbourne, we do, ooooooh Melb we love you. M55, MCG 2015 where its at

[Demon SeaMan 108]

We sat with the Demon army then stood with other pissheads at the back, and let me tell ya, im soccer mad, but i sensed everyone there was warming to some chants which should flow on into 2015.... classics like Jack Vineys, 'whos your daddy" or we love you Melbourne, we do, ooooooh Melb we love you. M55, MCG 2015 where its at

failed to mention, i am proud still to be an MFC supporter if its not for the good people that have to endure the same eaach week

[Supermercado 2,797]

In contrast, North supporters had to be told when to make noise by the scoreboard, which literally carried the message "Make Some Noise" after Kangaroo goals (to the accompaniment of some ridiculous rolling crescendo music).

With the crowd noise piped in over the loudspeakers. Shambolic.

[Bobby McKenzie 2,385]

Together with my daughter, i found myself sitting next to the army in Perth. Boy was that an experience! One elderly woman and her husband/partner spent most of the evening spraying the players with foul and obscene language. They were really over the top.

The rest were very vocal and supportive of our boys' efforts. I sat right next door to the pom pom boys and sadly their efforts to put the Eagles off when shooting for goal were unsuccessful as they kicked the first six goals before eventually missing one.