History
• Formed back in 1992, the Western Demons is the oldest official interstate supporter group of the Melbourne Football Club.
• There are now in excess of 350 registered MFC members in WA, all of whom are automatically entitled to complimentary membership of the Western Demons.(see Noticeboard below for important registration info)
• The group exists to provide opportunities for WA-based MFC supporters to meet, socialise and barrack for Melbourne on game days when there is a direct telecast into Perth, and especially when the team comes to Perth to play.
• The 2006 committee of the Western Demons is:
President: Peter Parsons
Vice-President: John Della
Secretary: Joan Lawson
Treasurer: Pam Lewis
Committee Persons: Ivy Wilson, Alison Metcalf, Roger Wingate, Dave von Stieglitz, Amy Fisher
Key Contact Details
• Group Secretary, Joan Lawson - ph 08-94477739
• Newsline (updated weekly) - ph 08-94870928
• Group email address - westerndemons@hotmail.com
Group Sponsors
We are very grateful for the ongoing support of the group by our valued sponsors
• Flag City - 08 9249 4899
• The Irish Club, WA - 08 9381 5213
• The Melbourne Hotel - 08 9320 3333
• Ray White Real Estate - 0418 912 881
• Four Corners Travel
- 08 9246 2500
Upcoming Events
• Live Telecasts of MFC Games - call the Newsline for latest arrangements.
• Round 18, Carlton vs Melbourne, Saturday 5th August, Telstra Dome
Meet at 12 noon @ The Irish Club, Townsend Rd, Subiaco
No admission fee, bar open, light lunch available
• Round 19, Melbourne v Swans, Saturday 12 August, MCG
Meet at 12 noon, Melbourne Hotel, M-Cafe, Milligan st, Perth
No admission fee, bar open, M-Cafe menu available for lunch.
• Round 20, Melbourne v Kangaroos, Sunday 20 August, MCG
Meet at 12 noon, Irish Club, Townsend rd Subiaco
No admission fee, bar open, light lunch available
• Round 21, Geelong v Melbourne, Saturday 26 August, Skilled Stadium
Meet at 12 noon, Irish Club, Townsend rd Subiaco
No admission fee, bar open, light lunch available
• Round 22, Crows v Melbourne, Saturday 2 September, AAMI Stadium
Meet at 1pm, Melbourne Hotel, Milligan st, Perth
No admission fee, bar open, M-Cafe menu available for lunch
Current Fundraisers
• Footy Tipping Comp Update – after Round 15, progressive standings are as follows:
- Currently in 1st place on 87 points is Mark Ilich
- In 2nd on 85 is Rod Toogood
- In equal 3rd on 80 are Robert Cairnduff, Rod Lawson, Lachie Collins and Eric Watts
• Western Demons annual raffle – results were:
- 1st Prize (footy trip to Melbourne) - ticket 2174, Elizabeth Stainthorpe, Scarborough
- 2nd Prize (Melbourne Hotel weekend stay) - ticket 1389, Mark Ilich, Wanneroo
- 3rd Prize ($200 cash) - ticket 220, Terry & Di Jackson, Woodlands
• MFC WA Number plates – now available again, cost $275 per set.
• 150 Club
- The Western Demons are seeking expressions of interest from members willing to contribute to a collective Western Demons contribution to the 150 Club, which has been established to assist with the outfitting and provission of training equipment at the planned new home of MELBOURNEfc at Olympic Park
- Minimum donation is $100 and all donations are fully tax deductible.
- Please contact Joan Lawson on (08) 9447 7739 to obtain more details and to register your interest.
Western Demons Noticeboard
• Have you signed up for the Western Demons yet??
• Note that all current (2006) members of Melbournefc resident in WA are entitled to complementary membership of the Western Demons, but you must make the effort to register.
• To register and hence to be included on our mailing lists, please obtain and complete a Western Demons 2006 Membership Form, which is available by contacting Joan Lawson on 08-94477739 or via the WD email (see above).
The Western Demons also want to congratulate Melbournefc on their great start to the 2006 season, and we wish the team continued success in the coming 2nd half of the season.
