From FaceTime calls to antipasto platters and a pregnant wife calling her OBSTETRICIAN twice during the game: How the AFL Demons' WAGs celebrated the historic win VERY differently amid Covid-19
Melbourne's historic AFL grand final win was much-needed for long suffering residents after a week that saw the city struggling through its sixth lockdown.
As the Demons thrashed the Western Bulldogs by 74 points in the match in Perth on Saturday night, breaking a 57-year premiership drought, the WAGs celebrated the milestone with their partners through FaceTime and lavish spreads at home.
It was a particularly eventful night for premiership captain Max Gawn's pregnant wife Jessica, who at 35 weeks had to call her obstetrician twice during the decider.
From FaceTime calls to Champagne and antipasto platters, and a pregnant wife calling her OBSTETRICIAN: How the AFL Demons' WAGs celebrated the historic win VERY differently amid Covid-19. Pictured: Angus Brayshaw's partner Danielle Frawley (second left) with her gal pals
Max revealed how the thrilling match was almost too much for Jessica during his post-game interview on Channel Seven.
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Jessica shared a photo to Instagram Stories of herself beaming next to Max's image on the TV, drawing attention to her baby bump, as well as a screenshot of her FaceTime call with Max after the win.
Jack Viney's wife Charlotte, who joked on Instagram Stories that she needed a 'defibrillator', told The Herald Sun that she 'had to keep asking during the game' whether Jessica 'was in labour'.
The thrill of it! It was a particularly eventful night for premiership captain Max Gawn's pregnant wife Jessica (pictured), who had to call her obstetrician twice. Max revealed how the thrilling match was almost too much for Jessica during his post-game interview on Channel Seven
Bumping along: Jessica shared a photo to Instagram Stories of herself beaming next to Max's image on the TV, drawing attention to her baby bump
Congratulations! The blonde beauty also shared a screenshot of her FaceTime call with Max after the win
She went on to reveal how the WAGs' 'group chats were going off' during a tough time for Melbournians.
Danielle Frawley, the glamorous girlfriend of Angus Brayshaw, enjoyed a boozy celebration with her gal pals at home, sharing a slew of fun snaps to her Instagram.
She also posted a screengrab of her FaceTime chat with Angus after the win, and said she had the 'best seats in the house'.
Checking in on her: Jack Viney's wife Charlotte (pictured together) told The Herald Sun that she 'had to keep asking during the game' whether Jessica 'was in labour'
Too much to handle: Charlotte also joked on Instagram Stories that she needed a 'defibrillator' from all the excitement
Bella Beischer, the girlfriend of Christian Petracca, said she was 'so proud' as she shared footage to her Instagram Stories of her beau receiving his medal on stage.
Christian's glamorous partner pulled out all the stops for a lavish spread at home, opting for bespoke iced cupcakes, cured meats and an antipasto platter.
Also FaceTiming her beau and enjoying a gourmet spread at home with their children was Michael Hibberd's partner Anthea Sidiropoulos.
The Demons' comeback victory brought smiles to many Melburnians waking up to their 238th day in lockdown, and on a day Victoria recorded 847 new coronavirus cases, its highest rise in daily infections during the pandemic.
Cheers! Danielle Frawley (second left), enjoyed a boozy celebration with her gal pals at home, sharing a slew of fun snaps to her Instagram
Cute: She also posted a screen grab of her FaceTime chat with Angus after the win, and said she had the 'best seats in the house'
'They are doing it tough through Covid, so we had a greater purpose, for Victoria and all the Melbourne fans out there,' Demons midfielder Clayton Oliver said in a post-game interview, while skipper Max Gawn and Norm Smith Medallist Christian Petracca dedicated the victory to their fans stuck in lockdown.
It's been a tough week for Melbourne with protesters causing chaos and clashing with police for six days running on top of the state's roadmap to freedom being delayed due to vaccination targets not being met.
'You know what? Melbourne really really reeeeeally needed this win!' actress Magda Szubanski tweeted after the game.
Cricket commentator Trent Copeland spoke for many when he recognised the importance of the win for the people of Victoria.
Lavish spread: Bella Beischer, the girlfriend of Christian Petracca, said she was 'so proud' as she shared footage to her Instagram Stories of her beau receiving his medal on stage. She also pulled out all the stops for a lavish spread at home, with iced cupcakes and cured meats
Praise online: Proud Melburnian Magda Szubanski led the message of hope following the Demons' famous AFL grand final victory
'Remarkable,' he wrote. 'Not just this Grand Final, but what it'll mean for the Demons club, and a huge part of Victoria in a bloody tough time.'
But as the beer and champagne flowed for Demons players and their fans in Perth, there were no wild celebrations in Melbourne.
The city's streets were deserted on Saturday night due to strict 9pm-5am night curfew which remains in place.
Almost six decades of premiership heartache ended for the Demons after their incredible fightback against the Western Bulldogs on a historic night for the code.
Victory: Christian Petracca celebrates with fans after winning the premiership and Norm Smith Medal
Historic: Demons fans are rejoicing in the taste of premiership glory for the first time in 57 years
The game was held in Perth for the first time in front of a sell-out crowd of 61,118 fans at Optus Stadium.
Melbourne's stunning third quarter fightback saw them turn a 19 point deficit into a 24 point lead with seven unanswered goals against the shell-shocked Western Bulldogs.
The Demons then ran rampant in the fourth quarter, with five more unanswered goals before running out 21.14 (140) to 10.6 (66) winners.
Sell-out crowd: The Melbourne Demons are the new AFL champions after a historic night for the code at Perth's Optus Stadium. The game was held in Perth for the first time in front of a sell-out crowd of 61,118 fans
