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History of the Demons Trivia Quiz

In 1858, a small group of Men formed the Melbourne Football club and the Game of Australian Rules Football was born. Now here is a brief history of the club - how well do you know it?

A multiple-choice quiz by Childman. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Childman

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
78,255

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
469

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Shane Woewodin debuted in Round 1 of 1997. Which team did Melbourne play in that round ? Hint

Geelong

Sydney

Collingwood

North Melbourne

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Question 2 of 15

2. In 2001, The Melbourne Football Club announced its Hall of Fame members. Who was named as a Legend ?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 3 of 15

3. How many players who debuted for Melbourne in 1995 played over 100 games for the club? Hint

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Question 4 of 15

4. True or False: The first line of the second verse of the Melbourne Club song is: 'The team played fine in the year thirty nine' ?

Answer: (True or False, T or F)

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Question 5 of 15

5. How many knee reconstructions did David Schwarz have before returning with success in 1997 ? Hint

Four

Three

None

One

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which two numbers have been worn by Alistair Nicholson ? Hint

17 and 12

26 and 5

59 and 8

44 and 8

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Question 7 of 15

7. How many games did Jim Stynes play for Melbourne? Hint

244

264

240

204

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Question 8 of 15

8. In what year did Melbourne play its last game at Victoria Park ? Hint

1992

1999

1993

1996

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Question 9 of 15

9. True or False: The name of the Melbourne F.C. 'Best and Fairest Award' is the the Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy?

Answer: (True or False, T or F)

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Question 10 of 15

10. Melbourne was the sole tenant of the MCG until Richmond became a tenant. In which year did Richmond move to the MCG? Hint

1972

1965

1949

1962

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who kicked 97 goals in 1947 to break the previous club record for goals scored by an individual in a season ?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was notable about Melbourne's Round 14 game against Collingwood in 2000? Hint

Jeff White took a record 27 marks

Jeff Farmer kicked 9 goals in the second half

Melbourne won without scoring in the last quarter

Every Melbourne player kicked a goal

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of the following didn't coach Melbourne in the 1990s ? Hint

Neale Daniher

John Northey

Greg Hutchinson

Peter Schwab

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who was the captain of Melbourne for the 2002 season? Hint

David Schwarz

Shane Woewodin

David Neitz

Brad Green

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Question 15 of 15

15. How many games did Mark Bradly play for Melbourne ? Hint

134

209

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Shane Woewodin debuted in Round 1 of 1997. Which team did Melbourne play in that round ?

Answer: North Melbourne

Melbourne defeated The Kangaroos by 15 points. Melbourne didn't win another game until round Ten. Woewodin did not miss another game until round 14 of 2001, which was against North !

2. In 2001, The Melbourne Football Club announced its Hall of Fame members. Who was named as a Legend ?

Answer: Norm Smith

Norm Smith Played 210 Games for Melbourne, kicking 546 Goals. He played in four premierships. Norm then coached Melbourne to six Premierships from 8 grand finals.

3. How many players who debuted for Melbourne in 1995 played over 100 games for the club?

Answer: 2

Jeff Farmer and Adem Yze are the only to players who debuted for Melbourne in 1995 and who played over 100 games for the club.

4. True or False: The first line of the second verse of the Melbourne Club song is: 'The team played fine in the year thirty nine' ?

Answer: True

Despite what many may think the song sung by the players and played on the record is only the first verse.

5. How many knee reconstructions did David Schwarz have before returning with success in 1997 ?

Answer: Three

6. Which two numbers have been worn by Alistair Nicholson ?

Answer: 44 and 8

Nicholson debuted in Round 6 of 1997 and didn't play another game until round 10 in 1999. He changed from 44 to 8 for the 2001 season.

7. How many games did Jim Stynes play for Melbourne?

Answer: 264

Jim Stynes joined the Melbourne Football club in 1984 when he was recruited from Ireland. He played in the seniors from 1987 to 1998. He only missed 5 games in his time as a player. He became the Ruck Coach in 2000.

8. In what year did Melbourne play its last game at Victoria Park ?

Answer: 1992

Melbourne Beat Collingwood, by nine big points!

9. True or False: The name of the Melbourne F.C. 'Best and Fairest Award' is the the Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy?

Answer: True

The Keith 'Bluey' Truscott memorial Trophy is awarded to the Best player at the end of each season. Keith Truscott was a Melbourne Premiership player who was sadly killed in World War II.

10. Melbourne was the sole tenant of the MCG until Richmond became a tenant. In which year did Richmond move to the MCG?

Answer: 1965

Melbourne was the sole tenant of the MCG from 1877 until 1965. Melbourne now share The G with Richmond, Collingwood and Hawthorn. North Melbourne And Essendon have also been tenants of the MCG.

11. Who kicked 97 goals in 1947 to break the previous club record for goals scored by an individual in a season ?

Answer: Fred Fanning

Fred Fanning kick 97 goals for Melbourne in 1947, including 18 in the last game of the season. Melbourne is the only Victorian club that has never had a centurian goal kicker.

12. What was notable about Melbourne's Round 14 game against Collingwood in 2000?

Answer: Jeff Farmer kicked 9 goals in the second half

Jeff 'The Wiz' Farmer debuted in 1995, he went to Fremantle at the end of 2001 in controversial circumstances.

13. Which of the following didn't coach Melbourne in the 1990s ?

Answer: Peter Schwab

John Northey coached Melbourne from 1986 to 1992, Neil Balme from 1993 to Round 9 of 1997, Greg Hutchinson for 1997 (Round 10 onwards), and Neale Daniher was appointed Melbourne Coach in 1998.

14. Who was the captain of Melbourne for the 2002 season?

Answer: David Neitz

David Neitz became Melbourne captain before the 2000 season. He had played over 180 games for the Demons since his debut in 1993.

15. How many games did Mark Bradly play for Melbourne ?

Answer: 4

Mark played 4 games for Melbourne in 1998.

Source: Author Childman

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