Demons celebrate AFL flag with supporters 

Demons celebrate AFL flag with supporters 
Demons celebrate AFL flag with supporters 
Demons celebrate AFL flag with supporters 

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Flag hero Jack Viney says Melbourne have turned the page on their drought-breaking AFL premiership and are now hell-bent on replicating their grand final success on home soil next year.

More than two months since the historic Optus Stadium decider, the Demons were finally able to celebrate their first flag since 1964 with their supporters at the MCG on Sunday.

More than 30,000 turned up as club greats David Neitz and Neale Daniher presented the premiership cup to captain Max Gawn and coach Simon Goodwin.

The official celebration came a day before Melbourne players are due to report back for pre-season training at Casey Fields.

'The Demon faithful came out in big numbers and the energy was unbelievable,' Viney said.

'It was a special moment to celebrate with our fans.

'As good as winning the premiership was over in Perth, there was certainly a piece to the puzzle missing - being able to do it with family and friends and a full-packed MCG of Demon fans.

'This was nice to close a chapter in a way and tomorrow is back onto

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