The Melbourne Demons: Champions Throughout the Ages (Except for Those Other Ages)
Ah, the Melbourne Football Club. The Demons, as they're affectionately (or perhaps not-so-affectionately) known by their fans. A team steeped in history, with a trophy cabinet that would make your grandma jealous. But how many finals wins are we talking about here? Buckle up, because we're about to dive into a glorious, and sometimes slightly embarrassing, journey through Demon finals history.
The Early Bird Gets the Worm (and Apparently, Lots of Premierships)
The Demons were one of the cool kids on the Australian Rules Football block back in the day. We're talking way back, like the 1900s, when mullets were all the rage (not that they ever truly went out of style for some Melbourne supporters). They racked up an impressive 13 VFL/AFL premierships by 1964. That's right, 13! They were basically the Beyonc�s of the footy field, constantly reminding everyone who ruled the dance floor.
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The Long and Winding Road (Where Did All the Wins Go?)
Then, something strange happened. The Demons decided to take a very long vacation from the premiership podium. We're talking a 22-year finals drought that would make even the most patient supporter want to take up competitive knitting. Let's just say the jokes from rival fans got a little tiresome during that time.
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The Roaring Twenties... Again! (Except It Was the 21st Century)
Thankfully, the Demons eventually woke up and remembered how to win. In 2021, they smashed their way back into the Grand Final after a 21-year hiatus (because apparently, they like the number 21 a little too much). And guess what? They absolutely DEMOLISHED the Western Bulldogs, claiming their 13th premiership. The party in Melbourne went on for weeks, with fans still celebrating somewhere, probably.
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So, How Many Finals Wins Do the Demons Have?
We've been building to this moment, folks. The Melbourne Demons have a grand total of 13 VFL/AFL premierships! Not too shabby, right?
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How to Melbourne Finals Fan
Here's a quick guide for the aspiring Melbourne finals fan:
- How to embrace the rollercoaster: Melbourne is the king of finals inconsistency. Be prepared for both heart-stopping victories and soul-crushing defeats.
- How to cope with the banter: You're going to hear jokes about the long drought. Learn to laugh it off, or come up with some witty retorts of your own.
- How to celebrate a win: Stock up on pies, scarves, and enough red and blue face paint to rival a Smurf convention.
- How to deal with a loss: Distraction is key. Take up a new hobby, learn a language, or rewatch the 2021 Grand Final on repeat.
- How to become a Melbourne supporter: Just know you're signing up for a lifetime of passionate support, a touch of self-deprecation, and the occasional premiership glory (hopefully more frequent in the future).
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