MELBOURNE’S Preliminary Final victory was enjoyed from near and far.
Fifty fans started their journey to Optus Stadium on Friday by jumping aboard the Zurich Demons Bandwagon, while others rolled into the ground decked-out in red and blue, scarves on and faces painted.
Supporters who were unable to attend the game eagerly watched from home, taking to social media to cheer on the Dees and share in the celebrations.
Let's take a look at some of the best fan moments from Melbourne's Friday night win over Geelong below.
Special acknowledgment to all those ‘supporting the supporter’:
— Andy Lee (@andytomlee) September 11, 2021
Keep your mate full of drinks, complain about the umpiring at the appropriate times & bask in the glory of a win (not 100% cause that can detract from the real winner. Give it 73% enthusiasm).#SupportingTheSupporter pic.twitter.com/UFkFRWgeTy
Exactly how a house fence should look @melbournefc #AFL pic.twitter.com/xhP9U9Wpjc
— Lachy Reid (@Lachy_Reid) September 11, 2021
We’re READY! C’mon The Dees @melbournefc pic.twitter.com/lgnxBFq2xQ
— Jeff White (@JeffWhite34) September 10, 2021
If you're not a Cats supporter tonight you're going for Dees. True or False? #AFLFinals
— Tommy Bugg (@tommybugg) September 10, 2021
It’s happening ????
— sarah (@s_coggin) September 11, 2021
September 25, 2021. We made it. It’s been a VERY LONG 21 years. #godees #GiveEmHell #GF2021 pic.twitter.com/3REfE0K6qC
This is the raw emotion of dees supporters #GiveEmHell #AFLDeesCats @VeryMiffedF @melbournefc pic.twitter.com/3UPywA2S91
— Molly (@soKKasinsTincs) September 10, 2021
The time has come. He has my lounge room set up and ready to go!! Cups, tissues and fridge magnets included???? @melbournefc #godees #afl #AFLDeesCats #AFLFinals #jonamos #giveemhell pic.twitter.com/7zerUJhln8
— Dee Amos (@deeamos) September 10, 2021
58,599 people! Great game @melbournefc, well deserved win! ??#AFLFinals #AFLDeesCats pic.twitter.com/ocquD2I1KY
— Julie Sparks (@juliesparksxx) September 10, 2021
Kozzi!!!!#AFLDeesCats #AFL #AFLFinals @DeeArmy @melbournefc pic.twitter.com/enchW6OnEw
— ????Lisa Barr???????? (@lisalollylegs) September 10, 2021
#flashyourbadge pic.twitter.com/nWrx4SsHxJ
— Demon Army (@DeeArmy) September 10, 2021
My cousin is in Perth. She’s a Hawks supporter but was a Dee tonight. FaceTimed her at the end of the game and it was all tears. Thanks @melbournefc for supporting those who could make it to the game! pic.twitter.com/5YhdQ5YmYh
— Cat Jones (@Catty_Jones) September 10, 2021
Amazing support around Kew for @melbournefc Go Dees! Let’s bring it home ????????. Huge win over Geelong last night, can’t wait until September 25th, possibly our first flag since 1964!! pic.twitter.com/wFSDyCAkhq
— Tim Smith MP (@TimSmithMP) September 11, 2021
Gosh my sister is so talented
— Alyce Collett (@Ally_C98) September 11, 2021
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Good morning. Afternoon. Whatever! ???? #GiveEmHell @The_DeeBrief @melbournefc @gawndog37 #godees pic.twitter.com/z44ZvNnnOa
— Sally Heppleston (@mamaofhope) September 11, 2021
Even better when the extended family are on this Demon ride too! #teamHughes ???@melbournefc @The_DeeBrief @DeeArmy @7AFL pic.twitter.com/QDzFGB2Qe5
— Louise Hughes (@hughesy_lou) September 11, 2021
First job for Saturday morning was decorating the front porch. Go Dees! @melbournefc #AFLFinals #GiveEmHell pic.twitter.com/LKv8N8uP6u
— Alex Begg (@AlexBegg617) September 11, 2021
GO DEES!!! @melbournefc #RaiseHell #GiveEmHell pic.twitter.com/yiYFonk1ZU
— Ferdi Tolenaar (@ferdi_tolenaar) September 10, 2021
#giveemhell ???? pic.twitter.com/IfEfiEZbt1
— Ben (@brey9186) September 10, 2021
???????????????? #GiveEmHell ?@melbournefc? pic.twitter.com/o5w35lRKsF
— Punt Road Project (@PuntRoadProject) September 10, 2021