The Melbourne Demons: Kings of the Regular Season, also known as Chokers Extraordinaire?
Ah, the Melbourne Football Club. A team steeped in history, a passionate fanbase (bless their cotton socks), and a questionable record in the AFL's biggest game: the Grand Final.
Let's face it, Demons fans, your team has a bit of a reputation. You know the drill - dominate the regular season, strike fear into the hearts of your opponents... then comes the Grand Final, and suddenly Bambi gets wobbly legs.
But fear not, die-hard Dees supporters! We're here to answer the burning question that plagues you every September: just how many Grand Finals have the Demons lost?
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Drumroll please...
Melbourne has actually lost a respectable (or maybe not so respectable, depending on your perspective) five Grand Finals. That's right, folks, five times they've come oh-so-close to premiership glory, only to fall at the final hurdle.
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Here's a quick (and slightly painful) trip down memory lane:
- 1958: Defeated by arch-rivals Collingwood. The less said about this one, the better.
- 1964: Outclassed by St Kilda. Apparently, being undefeated in the regular season doesn't guarantee Grand Final success. Who knew?
- 2000: Defeated by the mighty Brisbane Lions. Let's be honest, this one wasn't really that close.
- 2006: Edged out by the West Coast Eagles. A heartbreaker, for sure.
But wait, there's more! Our beloved Demons managed to snag a Grand Final loss in the modern era as well:
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- 2021: Defeated by the underdog Western Bulldogs. This one still stings, doesn't it?
So, there you have it. Five Grand Final losses. Still a successful club, of course, with a whopping 13 Premierships under their belt. But hey, those Grand Final losses sure do make for some dramatic storylines!
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FAQs for the Faint of Heart:
How to avoid disappointment as a Melbourne supporter?
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- Lower your expectations. Seriously, temper those premiership dreams.
How to deal with the inevitable Grand Final loss?
- Stock up on tissues and good company.
How to celebrate a rare Melbourne Grand Final win?
- Let loose! You've probably earned it after years of heartbreak.
How to convince your friends that Melbourne isn't a cursed team?
- Good luck with that one.
How to become a Collingwood supporter?
- We strongly advise against this. There's a certain masochistic charm to supporting the Demons, you know?
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