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Comrades, here is a little quiz. Try not to look at other people's answers.


Name as many father and sons as you can who have played at the Dees
Who was the last Melbourne footballer to sport a beard?
What number did Shane Valenti wear?
Did Earl Spalding play more games at Melbourne or with the Cheats?
Name the Gardiner Medallists who played for Melbourne in the early 1980s?
Who coached Melbourne in 1978?
What number did Big Carl wear at Melbourne?
Who won the B&F in 1993?
What state did Michael Reynolds hail from?
Who took Strawbs’ place in the 1988 Grand Final?
How many goals did the Ox kick in season 1995?
How many verses are there to ‘It’s a Grand Old Flag’?
What number did Mark Jackson wear?
Who was the first sponsor to appear on a Demons jumper?
Name the player who was almost traded to Hawthorn in exchange for Sewell?
What year did Melbourne – at long last – defeat Hawthorn for the first time at VFL Park?
Has Melbourne ever played Carlton in a Grand Final? If so, what year?
Who wore number 14 before Lynden Dunn?
How many seasons was Martin Pike at Melbourne and who was his replacement?
Bonus question: why was Martin Pike ejected from the club?
Who kicked the famous torp in the 1988 Preliminary Final?
What was the highest bag of goals kicked by David Neitz?
Who was Sugar?
Where was Gerard Healy recruited from?
Which ruckman started his career at the Demons, and then went to Norf & Essendon before returning back to Melbourne?
Who has been suspended more than any other player to wear the red and blue?
How many knee-reconstructions did the Ox endure?
Who is the ugliest guy to have played for the Dees (best answer wins)
How many Grand Finals have we lost?
Name five rangas who have played for Melbourne
How many possessions did TJ pick up in his last match in the red and blue?
What year did Peter Moore retire?
Who was the President before Tiger Ridley?
Whose boot turned Jason Dunstall into the Caveman in 1990?
Who played at Full Forward in our victorious 1989 Night Premiership?
When was the last time that we won at the Cattery?
Name the two players who were responsible for the winning goal when we last beat the Crowbots at Moron Stadium?
Which company sponsored Melbourne in 1993?
What number did Ricky Jackson wear?
What number did Paul Callery wear?
Rover Henry Cole was once involved in an intra-club fight – who was his protagonist?
Name the three players who missed shots at goal in the last quarter of the 1987 Preliminary Final.
Neil Balme was coach for how many years?
Who is the tallest man to have played a senior game for the Demons?
Who wore number 5 before the Ox?
Who was our opponent in Gary Lyon’s last match?
Name Todd Viney’s brother
What was the highest number of goals kicked by Brian Wilson in the red and blue?
What was the highest bag of goals kicked by Darren Bennett?
In what season did Jakovich kiss his brother?
Before joining Melbourne, what was Robbo’s greatest claim to fame?
Who flattened Robbie Flower in a practice session?
Which side subsequently drafted David Williams after he left the Dees?
What was the most important goal in Hassa Mann’s career?
Who was the last player of the 1964 premiership side to retire?
Name the two Fidge brothers who played for Melbourne?
Who captained the side that won the 1987 Panasonic Cup?
What year was the Royal Blue jumper introduced?
Name Robbie Flower’s brother?
Did Simon Godfrey play over 100 games?
What number did Jim Dunham wear?
Name five players who have played for both Melbourne and Carrrrrlton.
How many goals did Collingwood kick against us in the 1960 GF?
Whose jaw was busted by Rod Grinter at the Western Oval?
Who was second pick behind Trapper in the 1997 National Draft?
What number did David Cordner wear?
How many B & F did Brian Wilson win?
Dean Chiron always features in those ‘Biffs & Brawls” DVDs – why?
Name the two forwards who were instrumental in our last victory at Windy Hill in 1989 - between then, some five or six goals were kicked in the last ten minutes or so.
Who served as the Club President after Joe Gutnick?
How many Brownlow Medallists have we won as a club?
How many seasons did Phil Carmen play for the Demons?
Name the Rugolo brothers who played for the Dees?
What is the highest numbers of weeks meted out by the Tribunal to a Demons player?
Name the season where we beat Hawthorn two weeks in a row by less than ten points in each instance.
After leaving the Dees, what clubs did Sean Charles play for before retiring?
 
Comrades, here is a little quiz. Try not to look at other people's answers.

First prize -well, you get to clean up Jessica Gomes

Name as many father and sons as you can who have played at the Dees: Norm Smith and Len? Smith

Who was the last Melbourne footballer to sport a beard? Nicholson?

What number did Shane Valenti wear? 44

Did Earl Spalding play more games at Melbourne or with the Cheats? Carlton

Name the Gardiner Medallists who played for Melbourne in the early 1980s? Dunno what this is

Who coached Melbourne in 1978? Wasnt alive, ill guess Carl Ditritch

What number did Big Carl wear at Melbourne? 30 something

Who won the B&F in 1993? Lyon?

What state did Michael Reynolds hail from? WA?

Who took Strawbs’ place in the 1988 Grand Final? Eisold?

How many goals did the Ox kick in season 1995? 60 something

How many verses are there to ‘It’s a Grand Old Flag’? 5

What number did Mark Jackson wear? 1?

Who was the first sponsor to appear on a Demons jumper? Drake?

Name the player who was almost traded to Hawthorn in exchange for Sewell? Ryan Ferguson

What year did Melbourne – at long last – defeat Hawthorn for the first time at VFL Park? 92

Has Melbourne ever played Carlton in a Grand Final? If so, what year? Dunno

Who wore number 14 before Lynden Dunn? Matthew Collins?

How many seasons was Martin Pike at Melbourne and who was his replacement? Marcus Seecamp and 3 or 4

Bonus question: why was Martin Pike ejected from the club? Beer?

Who kicked the famous torp in the 1988 Preliminary Final? Garry Lyon

What was the highest bag of goals kicked by David Neitz? 9, i think, against the handbaggers

Who was Sugar? Greg Healy

Where was Gerard Healy recruited from? Dunno

Which ruckman started his career at the Demons, and then went to Norf &
Essendon before returning back to Melbourne? Dunno

Who has been suspended more than any other player to wear the red and blue? Rod Grinter?

How many knee-reconstructions did the Ox endure? 3

Who is the ugliest guy to have played for the Dees (best answer wins)

How many Grand Finals have we lost? 13?

Name five rangas who have played for Melbourne Peter Walsh, Troy Broadbridge, Stephen O'Dwyer, Matthew Bate and Stephen Stretch

How many possessions did TJ pick up in his last match in the red and blue? 31?

What year did Peter Moore retire? 86?

Who was the President before Tiger Ridley? Dunno

Whose boot turned Jason Dunstall into the Caveman in 1990? Spalding?

Who played at Full Forward in our victorious 1989 Night Premiership? Dunno

When was the last time that we won at the Cattery? 2006, i was there.:)

Name the two players who were responsible for the winning goal when we last beat the Crowbots at Moron Stadium? Schwarz and Leoncelli

Which company sponsored Melbourne in 1993? Snowy Mountain Spring Water, i think.

What number did Ricky Jackson wear? 45

What number did Paul Callery wear? Dunno, ill guess 29

Rover Henry Cole was once involved in an intra-club fight – who was his protagonist? Dunno

Name the three players who missed shots at goal in the last quarter of the 1987 Preliminary Final. Dunno

Neil Balme was coach for how many years? 6?

Who is the tallest man to have played a senior game for the Demons? O'Dwyer?

Who wore number 5 before the Ox? Dunno

Who was our opponent in Gary Lyon’s last match? Norf?

Name Todd Viney’s brother: Jay Viney

What was the highest number of goals kicked by Brian Wilson in the red and blue? 7?

What was the highest bag of goals kicked by Darren Bennett? 11?

In what season did Jakovich kiss his brother? 94?

Before joining Melbourne, what was Robbo’s greatest claim to fame? Product of insest?

Who flattened Robbie Flower in a practice session? Dunno

Which side subsequently drafted David Williams after he left the Dees? Essendon?

What was the most important goal in Hassa Mann’s career? Dunno

Who was the last player of the 1964 premiership side to retire? Dunno

Name the two Fidge brothers who played for Melbourne? Dunno

Who captained the side that won the 1987 Panasonic Cup? Flower?

What year was the Royal Blue jumper introduced? 70 something

Name Robbie Flower’s brother? Dunno

Did Simon Godfrey play over 100 games? Please tell me no. 90 something i think.

What number did Jim Dunham wear? dunno, ill guess 39

Name five players who have played for both Melbourne and Carrrrrlton. Spalding, Sean Charles, Brent Heaver, Chris Johnson and Brock McFat

How many goals did Collingwood kick against us in the 1960 GF? Dunno, 8?

Whose jaw was busted by Rod Grinter at the Western Oval? Beasley?

Who was second pick behind Trapper in the 1997 National Draft? Brad Ottens

What number did David Cordner wear? 21?

How many B & F did Brian Wilson win? None?

Dean Chiron always features in those ‘Biffs & Brawls” DVDs – why? Dunno

Name the two forwards who were instrumental in our last victory at Windy Hill in 1989 - between then, some five or six goals were kicked in the last ten minutes or so. Lyon and Wilson?

Who served as the Club President after Joe Gutnick? Gabriel Zombie

How many Brownlow Medallists have we won as a club? 8

How many seasons did Phil Carmen play for the Demons? 2?

Name the Rugolo brothers who played for the Dees?

What is the highest numbers of weeks meted out by the Tribunal to a Demons player? 7

Name the season where we beat Hawthorn two weeks in a row by less than ten points in each instance. 92?

After leaving the Dees, what clubs did Sean Charles play for before retiring? St.Floodrape and Carltank.

You know too much stuff Biff.
 
Name as many father and sons as you can who have played at the Dees
Ron Sr & Ron Jr Barassi; the Cordners maybe?; Ken Emselle and is old man; Alan & Chris Johnson
Who was the last Melbourne footballer to sport a beard?
Nicholson
What number did Shane Valenti wear?
44
Did Earl Spalding play more games at Melbourne or with the Cheats?
Melbourne
Who coached Melbourne in 1978?
Ditterich
What number did Big Carl wear at Melbourne?
13
Who won the B&F in 1993?
Glenn Lovett
How many goals did the Ox kick in season 1995?
Trick question? None
How many verses are there to ‘It’s a Grand Old Flag’?
Two
What number did Mark Jackson wear?
14
Who was the first sponsor to appear on a Demons jumper?
Drake
Name the player who was almost traded to Hawthorn in exchange for Sewell?
Ferguson
Has Melbourne ever played Carlton in a Grand Final? If so, what year?
No
How many seasons was Martin Pike at Melbourne and who was his replacement?
3
Bonus question: why was Martin Pike ejected from the club?
For being a piss head
What was the highest bag of goals kicked by David Neitz?
9 against Carlton and Richmond
Who was Sugar?
Greg Healey

How many knee-reconstructions did the Ox endure?
3
Who is the ugliest guy to have played for the Dees (best answer wins)
Strawbs
How many Grand Finals have we lost?
5 lost plus 1 drawn
Name five rangas who have played for Melbourne
Broadbridge, Walsh, Ward, Newton, Bate
How many possessions did TJ pick up in his last match in the red and blue?
41
Whose boot turned Jason Dunstall into the Caveman in 1990?
Spalding
When was the last time that we won at the Cattery?
2005
Name the two players who were responsible for the winning goal when we last beat the Crowbots at Moron Stadium?
Schwarz & Leoncelli
Which company sponsored Melbourne in 1993?
Fosters Blue
What number did Ricky Jackson wear?
45
Name the three players who missed shots at goal in the last quarter of the 1987 Preliminary Final.
Eishold, Campbell, Spalding
Neil Balme was coach for how many years?
4.5 years
Who is the tallest man to have played a senior game for the Demons?
Dean Irving
Who wore number 5 before the Ox?
Spalding
Who was our opponent in Gary Lyon’s last match?
Collingwood
Name Todd Viney’s brother
Jay
What was the highest number of goals kicked by Brian Wilson in the red and blue?
7
What was the highest bag of goals kicked by Darren Bennett?
8
In what season did Jakovich kiss his brother?
1994
Before joining Melbourne, what was Robbo’s greatest claim to fame?
Almost Footy Legends
What was the most important goal in Hassa Mann’s career?
1964 last round vs. Hawthorn
Who was the last player of the 1964 premiership side to retire?
Name the two Fidge brothers who played for Melbourne?
Ted & John
Who captained the side that won the 1987 Panasonic Cup?
Hughes
What year was the Royal Blue jumper introduced?
73
Did Simon Godfrey play over 100 games?
Yes
Name five players who have played for both Melbourne and Carrrrrlton.
Barassi, Spalding, McLean, Johnson and can't think of a fifth
How many goals did Collingwood kick against us in the 1960 GF?
2
Whose jaw was busted by Rod Grinter at the Western Oval?
Wallace
Who was second pick behind Trapper in the 1997 National Draft?
Ottens
How many B & F did Brian Wilson win?
1
Who served as the Club President after Joe Gutnick?
Szondy
How many Brownlow Medallists have we won as a club?
6
After leaving the Dees, what clubs did Sean Charles play for before retiring?
Bulldogs, Saints

Great quiz Biff. :thumbsu:
 
Well done to Rudey and D9 - but even with the hose down of Jessica on offer, are there no other takers?????
 

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Ill have a go Biff. I didnt look up any answers but had a couple of guesses along the way..

Name as many father and sons as you can who have played at the Dees
The Barassis, the Johnsons.
Who was the last Melbourne footballer to sport a beard?
Does Nathan Carrol count – or was that a goatie?
What number did Shane Valenti wear?
44
Did Earl Spalding play more games at Melbourne or with the Cheats?
The Cheats
Who coached Melbourne in 1978?
Ditterich
Who won the B&F in 1993?
Todd Viney
How many verses are there to ‘It’s a Grand Old Flag’?
2
Who was the first sponsor to appear on a Demons jumper?
Drake
Name the player who was almost traded to Hawthorn in exchange for Sewell?
Ferguson
Has Melbourne ever played Carlton in a Grand Final? If so, what year?
No
Bonus question: why was Martin Pike ejected from the club?
Drinking and fighting.
What was the highest bag of goals kicked by David Neitz?
9?
Who was Sugar?
Greag Healy
Where was Gerard Healy recruited from?
Ormond?
Who has been suspended more than any other player to wear the red and blue?
Grinter
How many knee-reconstructions did the Ox endure?
3
Who is the ugliest guy to have played for the Dees (best answer wins)
Sorry young fella.. Jack Fitzpatrick. Special mention to Martin Pyke.
Name five rangas who have played for Melbourne
McDonald, Bate, Walsh, O’Dwyer and Troy Broadbridge.
Who was the President before Tiger Ridley?
Stuart Spencer
Whose boot turned Jason Dunstall into the Caveman in 1990?
Hmmm was it Earl Spalding?
Who played at Full Forward in our victorious 1989 Night Premiership?
Darren Bennet?
What number did Ricky Jackson wear?
45
Who is the tallest man to have played a senior game for the Demons?
Irving?
Name Todd Viney’s brother
Jay
What was the highest number of goals kicked by Brian Wilson in the red and blue?
10 I think.
What was the highest bag of goals kicked by Darren Bennett?
11 I think.
Before joining Melbourne, what was Robbo’s greatest claim to fame?
Won almost footy legends mark of the year
Name the two Fidge brothers who played for Melbourne?
John and Ted I think.
Who captained the side that won the 1987 Panasonic Cup?
Greg Healy
What year was the Royal Blue jumper introduced?
‘89
Name five players who have played for both Melbourne and Carrrrrlton.
Barassi, Johnson, Charles, McLean and Spalding and I think Brent Heaver.
Whose jaw was busted by Rod Grinter at the Western Oval?
Terry Wallace
Who was second pick behind Trapper in the 1997 National Draft?
Brad Ottens
How many B & F did Brian Wilson win?
1
Name the two forwards who were instrumental in our last victory at Windy Hill in 1989 - between then, some five or six goals were kicked in the last ten minutes or so.
Garry Lyon and Darren Bennet?
Who served as the Club President after Joe Gutnick?
Gabriel Szondy
What is the highest numbers of weeks meted out by the Tribunal to a Demons player?
I think 8 to Rod Grinter for his whack on Terry Wallace.
After leaving the Dees, what clubs did Sean Charles play for before retiring?
Carlton and St Kilda
 
Name as many father and sons as you can who have played at the Dees
Ron Barassi and Tom Kavanagh, Graeme and Glenn Molloy, Tony and Chris Sullivan.
Name the Gardiner Medallists who played for Melbourne in the early 1980s? Are you sure you don't mean the Morrish? Maybe Rod Keogh
Who coached Melbourne in 1978? Ian Thorogood
What number did Big Carl wear at Melbourne? 10
What state did Michael Reynolds hail from? Tasmania
Who took Strawbs’ place in the 1988 Grand Final? David Flintoff
How many goals did the Ox kick in season 1995? None
What year did Melbourne – at long last – defeat Hawthorn for the first time at VFL Park? The year Jeff Farmer kicked goty.
Bonus question: why was Martin Pike ejected from the club? Non attendance at his job at Ch. 9. Ian Johnson got him the job.
Who kicked the famous torp in the 1988 Preliminary Final? Garry Lyon
Where was Gerard Healy recruited from? Edithvale Apendale
Which ruckman started his career at the Demons, and then went to Norf & Essendon before returning back to Melbourne? Crackers Keenan
Who has been suspended more than any other player to wear the red and blue? Phil Carmen
Name the three players who missed shots at goal in the last quarter of the 1987 Preliminary Final. Eishold, Campbell, Yeats
Who is the tallest man to have played a senior game for the Demons? David Allday
Who wore number 5 before the Ox? Spalding
Who was our opponent in Gary Lyon’s last match? North
Before joining Melbourne, what was Robbo’s greatest claim to fame? AFL
Who flattened Robbie Flower in a practice session? Jacko
Which side subsequently drafted David Williams after he left the Dees? Richmond
Name Robbie Flower’s brother? Tom
What number did Jim Dunham wear? 47
Name five players who have played for both Melbourne and Carrrrrlton. Vin Cattogio, Michael Young amongst others named.
How many B & F did Brian Wilson win? None
Dean Chiron always features in those ‘Biffs & Brawls” DVDs – why? Squirrel gripper
Name the two forwards who were instrumental in our last victory at Windy Hill in 1989 - between then, some five or six goals were kicked in the last ten minutes or so. Darren Bennett & Darren Bennett
Name the season where we beat Hawthorn two weeks in a row by less than ten points in each instance. 1990
 

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