AFTER an early flight and a lengthy wait for the game, Melbourne proved too strong for Gold Coast in Round 1.
The Demons got their 2021 campaign off to the perfect start with a 21-point win at Metricon Stadium, showing some positive signs for the season ahead.
Re-live some of the best moments from Saturday's roadtrip below.
MEL ?? GC #FiredUp pic.twitter.com/oqpSEIOA3V
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 29, 2021
When you’re four hours early, having a team barista is crucial. ?? #FiredUp pic.twitter.com/NpvosXNpK1
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
Good luck today, @MelbourneAFLW! ??#FiredUp pic.twitter.com/3drRxLnk4I
— Melbourne Demons (@melbournefc) January 30, 2021
Happy to be back. ?? #FiredUp pic.twitter.com/fLnOhLo1Jp
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
This excited to debut. ?? #FiredUp pic.twitter.com/NXQ0XmSbXw
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
When you go to Gold Coast but forget to pack your hat... ??#FiredUp pic.twitter.com/N5eU9b7ClH
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
We’re ready. ?? #FiredUp pic.twitter.com/D7yA2JPE1o
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
We’re on. ?#FiredUp pic.twitter.com/PI0Xh2iWWf
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
Takeover time. ??
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
Hey Dees fans, it’s Meg Downie here! ?? Follow along for some fun as the girls take on the SUNS! #DegTakesOver pic.twitter.com/h26DNpzolj
No shank from Zank! Good way to start the term #DegTakesOver
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
T-Rex too busy dancing rather than playing footy ?? #DegTakesOver
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
Yes KP!! #DegTakesOver https://t.co/koYsgZ5kV8
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
What a start by Kate Hore! ?? #FiredUp pic.twitter.com/wQlZC80imc
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
FT |
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
W in Round 1! ??#FiredUp pic.twitter.com/kvkKbDxkRN
And that’s a wrap! Great start to the season. Tough hit out against the Suns. Well done girls ?????? All smiles here from the squad at home! Thanks for tuning in to #DegTakesOver pic.twitter.com/INUVIiT3be
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
It’s a... ??#FiredUp pic.twitter.com/BRCXBGQNZW
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
First game, first win. ?
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
The perfect start to a bright career for Alyssa Bannan. ??#FiredUp pic.twitter.com/pHZnPgUpZ8
That’s the shot! ?? #FiredUp pic.twitter.com/dLdaMsi5It
— Melbourne AFLW (@MelbourneAFLW) January 30, 2021
