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Luna the two-year-old samoyed eats Magpies for breakfast and happily gobbled them up on this day in 2018. She is a crazy, fluffy Richmond supporter who’s always ready to bark her team on! Picture: Vanessa, Malvern East
1/90Luna the two-year-old samoyed eats Magpies for breakfast and happily gobbled them up on this day in 2018. She is a crazy, fluffy Richmond supporter who’s always ready to bark her team on! Picture: Vanessa, Malvern East
Tiny the 11-year-old toy poodle cross may be tiny but she is a HUGE St Kilda fan. When footy season starts and the weather gets cooler, she loves to wear her footy jumper on her daily walks to keep her warm and to show off her team’s colors. Picture: Frank Diane Raabe, Rosebud
2/90Tiny the 11-year-old toy poodle cross may be tiny but she is a HUGE St Kilda fan. When footy season starts and the weather gets cooler, she loves to wear her footy jumper on her daily walks to keep her warm and to show off her team’s colors. Picture: Frank Diane Raabe, Rosebud
Jumper rule! Free kick! These two little Western Bulldog fans love wearing their footy jumpers, especially when they watch the game on TV. The shih tzu pair looks forward to half time when they have special treats — doggy pup cakes made by mum. Picture: Nola Cordell, Hoppers Crossing
3/90Jumper rule! Free kick! These two little Western Bulldog fans love wearing their footy jumpers, especially when they watch the game on TV. The shih tzu pair looks forward to half time when they have special treats — doggy pup cakes made by mum. Picture: Nola Cordell, Hoppers Crossing
Four-month-old cavoodle Jazz is a Pies supporter through and through — she supports the Collingwood Magpies and the local Sale Magpies. Picture: Tracey Wrigglesworth, Longford
4/90Four-month-old cavoodle Jazz is a Pies supporter through and through — she supports the Collingwood Magpies and the local Sale Magpies. Picture: Tracey Wrigglesworth, Longford
Gatsby’s parents, being both Essendon and Carlton fans, thought it only fair he choose his own team. They lay down all the AFL team logos alongside a treat to see which one the four-year-old pug picked first ... it was the Bulldogs! Picture: Natalie Butler, Craigieburn
5/90Gatsby’s parents, being both Essendon and Carlton fans, thought it only fair he choose his own team. They lay down all the AFL team logos alongside a treat to see which one the four-year-old pug picked first ... it was the Bulldogs! Picture: Natalie Butler, Craigieburn
Harvey never misses an opportunity to cheer on the mighty Pies, a true footy fan.That being said, the three-year-old English staffy can be found practicing his epic footy skills in the backyard or with his mates at the local dog park. Harvey also doesn’t mind a regular recovery session napping on the couch. Picture: Tahli Brittain, Eltham
6/90Harvey never misses an opportunity to cheer on the mighty Pies, a true footy fan.That being said, the three-year-old English staffy can be found practicing his epic footy skills in the backyard or with his mates at the local dog park. Harvey also doesn’t mind a regular recovery session napping on the couch. Picture: Tahli Brittain, Eltham
This photo of Max the two-year-old pug was taken when he was one, but his footy is still his favourite toy. Picture: Lauren Todd, Preston
7/90This photo of Max the two-year-old pug was taken when he was one, but his footy is still his favourite toy. Picture: Lauren Todd, Preston
As a Saints fan, Carmen the 12-year-old maltese cross looks sad ... it’s been a long season! Picture: Jan Jopling, Bentleigh East
8/90As a Saints fan, Carmen the 12-year-old maltese cross looks sad ... it’s been a long season! Picture: Jan Jopling, Bentleigh East
Bolton is a happy boy when he has all his Carlton gear on, and the seven-year-old English staffy is obsessed with his Charlie Curnow doll and footballs: “We have to hide all the footys in the house or he won’t calm down. He has a little footy that he takes everywhere with him and he normally sleeps with it.” Picture: Paul Moss, Malvern East
9/90Bolton is a happy boy when he has all his Carlton gear on, and the seven-year-old English staffy is obsessed with his Charlie Curnow doll and footballs: “We have to hide all the footys in the house or he won’t calm down. He has a little footy that he takes everywhere with him and he normally sleeps with it.” Picture: Paul Moss, Malvern East
Jack the six-year-old border collie dressed up in his Tigers gear and hanging out at his favourite footy ground, Catani. One guess who Jack is named after (hint he wears No.8). Picture: Joanne McComiskie, Catani
10/90Jack the six-year-old border collie dressed up in his Tigers gear and hanging out at his favourite footy ground, Catani. One guess who Jack is named after (hint he wears No.8). Picture: Joanne McComiskie, Catani
Morry the four-year-old Brussels griffon comes from a Collingwood family but “two years ago our 4-year-old son Hugo decided to be a fan of Hawthorn ... and also he decided that his best friend Morry thinks the same!” Picture: Elena, Portland North
11/90Morry the four-year-old Brussels griffon comes from a Collingwood family but “two years ago our 4-year-old son Hugo decided to be a fan of Hawthorn ... and also he decided that his best friend Morry thinks the same!” Picture: Elena, Portland North
Harley the five-year-old border collie loves to go to local football games and watch the Mt Eliza Redlegs. And he especially loves to have a kick with his dad at half time. Picture: Mary, Mt Eliza
12/90Harley the five-year-old border collie loves to go to local football games and watch the Mt Eliza Redlegs. And he especially loves to have a kick with his dad at half time. Picture: Mary, Mt Eliza
Lucy the now one-year-old golden retriever loves the Tigers so much that she destroyed a Richmond footy scarf while watching a losing match! Picture: Eva, Gardenvale
13/90Lucy the now one-year-old golden retriever loves the Tigers so much that she destroyed a Richmond footy scarf while watching a losing match! Picture: Eva, Gardenvale
Daisy was named after Dale ‘Daisy’ Thomas - before he defected to Carlton! The six-year-old labrador cross always watches the Pies games and even tolerates her owner yelling at the TV. Picture: Jodi Gubana, Pascoe Vale South
14/90Daisy was named after Dale ‘Daisy’ Thomas - before he defected to Carlton! The six-year-old labrador cross always watches the Pies games and even tolerates her owner yelling at the TV. Picture: Jodi Gubana, Pascoe Vale South
Archie the five-year-old cavoodle dreams of watching a game live at the MCG but at the moment loves nothing more then donning his footy jumper and cheering for the mighty red and black each and every game. He is a paid-up member who loves his Bomber toys and also has his lil sister donning the sash too! Picture: Ebony, Strathmore
15/90Archie the five-year-old cavoodle dreams of watching a game live at the MCG but at the moment loves nothing more then donning his footy jumper and cheering for the mighty red and black each and every game. He is a paid-up member who loves his Bomber toys and also has his lil sister donning the sash too! Picture: Ebony, Strathmore
Footy to one-year-old spoodle Daisy means hanging out with family, cheering, laughing, cuddles and a belly full of yummy snacks. Picture: Katrina Susa, Hawthorn
16/90Footy to one-year-old spoodle Daisy means hanging out with family, cheering, laughing, cuddles and a belly full of yummy snacks. Picture: Katrina Susa, Hawthorn
Roxie is named after the female mascot at the Western Bulldogs. The 15-month-old would like to be a real mascot for the Western Bulldogs “when she grows up!” Picture: Julie Edwards, Ascot Vale
17/90Roxie is named after the female mascot at the Western Bulldogs. The 15-month-old would like to be a real mascot for the Western Bulldogs “when she grows up!” Picture: Julie Edwards, Ascot Vale
Blu, Jäger and Django are a trio of Richmond-loving Australian shepherds. Little Jäger (middle) even had his photo taken with Dustin Martin when he was a pup, so was “born to be a part of the Tiger Army”. Picture: Sarah, Berwick
18/90Blu, Jäger and Django are a trio of Richmond-loving Australian shepherds. Little Jäger (middle) even had his photo taken with Dustin Martin when he was a pup, so was “born to be a part of the Tiger Army”. Picture: Sarah, Berwick
Jovi the four-year-old kelpie loves to dress up and cheer on the Hawks every week. Picture: Nicole Schneider, Greensborough
19/90Jovi the four-year-old kelpie loves to dress up and cheer on the Hawks every week. Picture: Nicole Schneider, Greensborough
Sadie the five-year-old Maltese terrier loves it when the crowd arrives at her house on game day. “She was thrilled to bits when we won the premiership and was so excited to have her photo taken with the premiership cup.” Picture: Alison Crabb, Aberfeldie
20/90Sadie the five-year-old Maltese terrier loves it when the crowd arrives at her house on game day. “She was thrilled to bits when we won the premiership and was so excited to have her photo taken with the premiership cup.” Picture: Alison Crabb, Aberfeldie
Henry the three-year-old cavoodle is a Bombers fan and his owner says he graces three computer screens at work! Picture: Melissa Lombardo, Hadfield
21/90Henry the three-year-old cavoodle is a Bombers fan and his owner says he graces three computer screens at work! Picture: Melissa Lombardo, Hadfield
Jorjie the four-year-old French bulldog seems to know when the Hawks are playing as she gets her footy out of her toy box. She has so many toys to choose but goes for the footy. Picture: Samantha, Wantirna South
22/90Jorjie the four-year-old French bulldog seems to know when the Hawks are playing as she gets her footy out of her toy box. She has so many toys to choose but goes for the footy. Picture: Samantha, Wantirna South
Toffee the five-year-old cavoodle likes to strut her stuff in her Richmond guernsey when walking down the street. She is even happier to lie down on her owner’s lap as the family sits down to watch the football. Picture: Alannah Rogalsky, Traralgon
23/90Toffee the five-year-old cavoodle likes to strut her stuff in her Richmond guernsey when walking down the street. She is even happier to lie down on her owner’s lap as the family sits down to watch the football. Picture: Alannah Rogalsky, Traralgon
Scarlett the eight-year-old cavoodle is named after a Geelong champion, “tough but pretty like her namesake”. Picture: Bernadette Kennedy, Albury
24/90Scarlett the eight-year-old cavoodle is named after a Geelong champion, “tough but pretty like her namesake”. Picture: Bernadette Kennedy, Albury
Kobe loves playing with the footy at the park, and with most of her family cheering for the Cats (which of course, he can’t!) the two-year-old Japanese spitz barracks for our second team, the Saints, “because he is of course a little angel himself”. Picture: Ellen Weigall, Kew
25/90Kobe loves playing with the footy at the park, and with most of her family cheering for the Cats (which of course, he can’t!) the two-year-old Japanese spitz barracks for our second team, the Saints, “because he is of course a little angel himself”. Picture: Ellen Weigall, Kew
Poacher is a black and white dog so it’s only natural that the seven-year-old greyhound would barrack for Collingwood just like his mum. He just loves wearing his Collingwood coat and watches every Pies game on TV. Picture: Kerryn Galea, Craigieburn
26/90Poacher is a black and white dog so it’s only natural that the seven-year-old greyhound would barrack for Collingwood just like his mum. He just loves wearing his Collingwood coat and watches every Pies game on TV. Picture: Kerryn Galea, Craigieburn
Sammy the 10-year-old maltese cross has a full Hawthorn-themed wardrobe which includes a Hawks scarf, socks, footy jumper, bandana, rain coat, and personalised Hawthorn collar and harness. His mum is also a 22-year member, and we watch the games on TV together! Picture: Dianne Cappelli, St Albans
27/90Sammy the 10-year-old maltese cross has a full Hawthorn-themed wardrobe which includes a Hawks scarf, socks, footy jumper, bandana, rain coat, and personalised Hawthorn collar and harness. His mum is also a 22-year member, and we watch the games on TV together! Picture: Dianne Cappelli, St Albans
Lilly is a sweet little havanese pup living her best life in the big smoke, Melbourne. And while she may be a dog, she loves the mighty Cats! Picture: James Maddock, Balaclava
28/90Lilly is a sweet little havanese pup living her best life in the big smoke, Melbourne. And while she may be a dog, she loves the mighty Cats! Picture: James Maddock, Balaclava
This was taken on one of those rare days that Melbourne actually won a game. These days Sasha, a 10-year-old samoyed, thinks she could get a game in the Dees forward line — she listens to instructions, is very fast over the first 10 metres and with her exceptionally good looks would surely be a fan favourite. Picture: Andrew, Caulfield North
29/90This was taken on one of those rare days that Melbourne actually won a game. These days Sasha, a 10-year-old samoyed, thinks she could get a game in the Dees forward line — she listens to instructions, is very fast over the first 10 metres and with her exceptionally good looks would surely be a fan favourite. Picture: Andrew, Caulfield North
Scooby and Willow are Richmond’s No.1 fans due to their dad’s complete love of the Tigers! “They are the best supporters ever because they are always happy no matter how the Tiges play.” Picture: Sean Chamberlain Cindy Barker, South Melbourne
30/90Scooby and Willow are Richmond’s No.1 fans due to their dad’s complete love of the Tigers! “They are the best supporters ever because they are always happy no matter how the Tiges play.” Picture: Sean Chamberlain Cindy Barker, South Melbourne
Atticus might only be young (10 weeks) but he wears the Doggies colours with pride. The Staffordshire bull terrier is tenacious, determined and hard at the ball, just like his footy team! Picture: Chris Dwyer, Heathmont
31/90Atticus might only be young (10 weeks) but he wears the Doggies colours with pride. The Staffordshire bull terrier is tenacious, determined and hard at the ball, just like his footy team! Picture: Chris Dwyer, Heathmont
Australian cattle dog Peggy Sue is a top Tiger fan and a lucky charm. Every time she walks out the room, the other team kicks a goal, so it is essential that she watches the game. Picture: T Lanyon, Healesville
32/90Australian cattle dog Peggy Sue is a top Tiger fan and a lucky charm. Every time she walks out the room, the other team kicks a goal, so it is essential that she watches the game. Picture: T Lanyon, Healesville
Nelson is an energetic little jack russell terrier. He’s a mummy’s boy and therefore follows his mum’s team the mighty Hawks. He loves long walks and will do anything for cheese. Picture: Jenny Howes, Epping
33/90Nelson is an energetic little jack russell terrier. He’s a mummy’s boy and therefore follows his mum’s team the mighty Hawks. He loves long walks and will do anything for cheese. Picture: Jenny Howes, Epping
Archie and Louie have endured a tough time as Essendon supporters, but the labradoodle pair continues to unashamedly show their colours. Picture: Fiona, Lilydale
34/90Archie and Louie have endured a tough time as Essendon supporters, but the labradoodle pair continues to unashamedly show their colours. Picture: Fiona, Lilydale
Paris the four-year-old British bulldog is the daughter of Sid, the former Bulldogs mascot . Her owner likes to dress her in her footy gear for each game for good luck ... It worked in 2016. Picture: Linda Beasley, Melton
35/90Paris the four-year-old British bulldog is the daughter of Sid, the former Bulldogs mascot . Her owner likes to dress her in her footy gear for each game for good luck ... It worked in 2016. Picture: Linda Beasley, Melton
Halle, the 11-year-old labrador retriever of Torquay, is a big Collingwood fan who loves to get dressed up on game days ... she definitely doesn’t find it “dog humiliation” in any way!
36/90Halle, the 11-year-old labrador retriever of Torquay, is a big Collingwood fan who loves to get dressed up on game days ... she definitely doesn’t find it “dog humiliation” in any way!
His owners are black and white to the bone marrow, but one-year-old Muncha gets the Tiger-looking treatment from the team at Petiquette. Picture: Chris, Elwood
37/90His owners are black and white to the bone marrow, but one-year-old Muncha gets the Tiger-looking treatment from the team at Petiquette. Picture: Chris, Elwood
Oscar the shih tzu was born in 2016, became a pet member of Richmond instantly and got to see the mighty Tigers win a flag in 2017 when he was one. Much like his mum, who was born in 1979, with the Tiges having previously last won a flag in 1980. Picture: Cheree Pedler, Caulfield
38/90Oscar the shih tzu was born in 2016, became a pet member of Richmond instantly and got to see the mighty Tigers win a flag in 2017 when he was one. Much like his mum, who was born in 1979, with the Tiges having previously last won a flag in 1980. Picture: Cheree Pedler, Caulfield
Frank and Doug the one-year-old golden retrievers both support their older brother, Fergus Greene, in his unwashed football jumpers. They love watching the real Doggies play on their outside TV. Picture: Ella Anne, Bendigo
39/90Frank and Doug the one-year-old golden retrievers both support their older brother, Fergus Greene, in his unwashed football jumpers. They love watching the real Doggies play on their outside TV. Picture: Ella Anne, Bendigo
Sheldon the 18-month-old miniature dachshund enjoys being dressed in his Lions gear and watching the boys every weekend with his dad. Picture: Andrew Bieniak, Noble Park
40/90Sheldon the 18-month-old miniature dachshund enjoys being dressed in his Lions gear and watching the boys every weekend with his dad. Picture: Andrew Bieniak, Noble Park
Dr Watson the two-year-old West Highland terrier loves watching footy on TV, but even better is getting down to Piranha Park to watch the mighty Coburg Lions! Here he is, proudly wearing the club colours and cheering them on. Go Burgers! Picture: Margaret Hooper, Coburg
41/90Dr Watson the two-year-old West Highland terrier loves watching footy on TV, but even better is getting down to Piranha Park to watch the mighty Coburg Lions! Here he is, proudly wearing the club colours and cheering them on. Go Burgers! Picture: Margaret Hooper, Coburg
Six-year-old maltese-shih tzu Murph (named after Bob) poses with her hero Woofer at the Western Oval while watching the Bulldogs’ practice match. Picture: Peta Saltmarsh, Langwarrin
42/90Six-year-old maltese-shih tzu Murph (named after Bob) poses with her hero Woofer at the Western Oval while watching the Bulldogs’ practice match. Picture: Peta Saltmarsh, Langwarrin
Mac the 12-year-old beagle-jack russell adores his Richmond winter woolies and objects when you try to take them off. Picture: John Hunt, Drouin
43/90Mac the 12-year-old beagle-jack russell adores his Richmond winter woolies and objects when you try to take them off. Picture: John Hunt, Drouin
Meadow and Murphy, a three-year-old sister and brother doberman duo, are hardcore Melbourne fans who love to watch the Dees through thick and thin every week. Picture: Josh, Herne Hill
44/90Meadow and Murphy, a three-year-old sister and brother doberman duo, are hardcore Melbourne fans who love to watch the Dees through thick and thin every week. Picture: Josh, Herne Hill
Pip the 12-year-old maltese cross looks like a winner just like Gary Ablett in her team colours - note the Brownlow medal, truly a little master! Picture: Kaye Johnson, Portarlington
45/90Pip the 12-year-old maltese cross looks like a winner just like Gary Ablett in her team colours - note the Brownlow medal, truly a little master! Picture: Kaye Johnson, Portarlington
Jetty Bear loves his Kangas, a rescue boy with shin boner spirit who watches all games and is a Roos pet patron. The six-year-old husky bounces as high as a Roo and is loyal and true. Picture: Leanne Rankin, Lake Wendouree
46/90Jetty Bear loves his Kangas, a rescue boy with shin boner spirit who watches all games and is a Roos pet patron. The six-year-old husky bounces as high as a Roo and is loyal and true. Picture: Leanne Rankin, Lake Wendouree
When four-year-old Australia shepherd Peanut isn’t running around outside chasing the footy, she’s inside on the couch with her pawrents watching it on the telly! Picture: Hollie Nathan, Belmont
47/90When four-year-old Australia shepherd Peanut isn’t running around outside chasing the footy, she’s inside on the couch with her pawrents watching it on the telly! Picture: Hollie Nathan, Belmont
Frankie the three-year-old poochon is a true supporter, getting dressed up in Bombers colours every week to support her team. Picture: Nadia Maciejewski, Hughesdale
48/90Frankie the three-year-old poochon is a true supporter, getting dressed up in Bombers colours every week to support her team. Picture: Nadia Maciejewski, Hughesdale
Winnie is a three-year-old Irish soft coated wheaton terrier who loves it when it’s footy time and we say get your ball! Picture: Andrea, Ascot Vale
49/90Winnie is a three-year-old Irish soft coated wheaton terrier who loves it when it’s footy time and we say get your ball! Picture: Andrea, Ascot Vale
Whippet Teddy, now aged five, pictured celebrating the Western Bulldogs’ 2016 Grand Final win. Picture: Rod Weaver, Hampton
50/90Whippet Teddy, now aged five, pictured celebrating the Western Bulldogs’ 2016 Grand Final win. Picture: Rod Weaver, Hampton
Zorro the nine-year-old greyhound always sits on his bed with mum watching the footy. His bed is in prime TV watching position, so no one can get in his way. Picture: Pauline Streatfeild, Kilsyth
51/90Zorro the nine-year-old greyhound always sits on his bed with mum watching the footy. His bed is in prime TV watching position, so no one can get in his way. Picture: Pauline Streatfeild, Kilsyth
Every Sunday, Kia the five-year-old Aussie silky terrier loves to sit on the couch and watch multiple footy games with her owners. As a St Kilda family, she has no choice, but we think she may be a secret Doggies supporter. Picture: Connor Cade, Bentleigh East
52/90Every Sunday, Kia the five-year-old Aussie silky terrier loves to sit on the couch and watch multiple footy games with her owners. As a St Kilda family, she has no choice, but we think she may be a secret Doggies supporter. Picture: Connor Cade, Bentleigh East
Miniature schnauzer Hamish, 8, loves to sit on the couch and cheer the Bulldogs on to a win! Picture: Yvonne Holt, Altona
53/90Miniature schnauzer Hamish, 8, loves to sit on the couch and cheer the Bulldogs on to a win! Picture: Yvonne Holt, Altona
Henry the 18-month-old St Bernard is described as “a bit Dean Laidley and Glen Archer rolled into one”. Just one of those annoying backmen, according to his dog sibling Floyd. Picture: Steve, Narre Warren North
54/90Henry the 18-month-old St Bernard is described as “a bit Dean Laidley and Glen Archer rolled into one”. Just one of those annoying backmen, according to his dog sibling Floyd. Picture: Steve, Narre Warren North
Jack the 18-month-old miniature dachshund is a mad Saints supporter just like his mother. His favourite player is Jack Billings as they share the same initials. On the weekend, Jack can be found either watching his beloved Saints or at the local football with mum. Picture: Ash, Dandenong North
55/90Jack the 18-month-old miniature dachshund is a mad Saints supporter just like his mother. His favourite player is Jack Billings as they share the same initials. On the weekend, Jack can be found either watching his beloved Saints or at the local football with mum. Picture: Ash, Dandenong North
Axle the eight-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier is said to be a top fan because he can get his game face ready and is LOYAL, just like his team is to their Pies supporters. Picture: Belinda Shipp, Sunbury
56/90Axle the eight-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier is said to be a top fan because he can get his game face ready and is LOYAL, just like his team is to their Pies supporters. Picture: Belinda Shipp, Sunbury
Brax the three-year-old staffy cross loves playing and watching footy and gets emotional and sad when the Hawks lose! Picture: Talia Haberman, Carnegie
57/90Brax the three-year-old staffy cross loves playing and watching footy and gets emotional and sad when the Hawks lose! Picture: Talia Haberman, Carnegie
Blue heelers and Saints fans are celebrated for their dedication and unwavering loyalty, and four-year-old Archie being a fanatical Saints fan and a blue heeler completely personifies these qualities in this photo. Picture: Jay Nickson, Kennington
58/90Blue heelers and Saints fans are celebrated for their dedication and unwavering loyalty, and four-year-old Archie being a fanatical Saints fan and a blue heeler completely personifies these qualities in this photo. Picture: Jay Nickson, Kennington
Hugo the 19-month-old pug is a very passionate Pies fan and watches all their games and wishes he could come to the footy with his pawrents. Picture: Helen, Bentleigh
59/90Hugo the 19-month-old pug is a very passionate Pies fan and watches all their games and wishes he could come to the footy with his pawrents. Picture: Helen, Bentleigh
Lolly Rocket is a five-year-old mixed breed good girl who loves the Cats! She loves meat pies and walking the oval, and loves the smell of the grass after the local game. Picture: Amelia Matlock, Brighton East
60/90Lolly Rocket is a five-year-old mixed breed good girl who loves the Cats! She loves meat pies and walking the oval, and loves the smell of the grass after the local game. Picture: Amelia Matlock, Brighton East
Milly the seven-year-old cavoodle loves wearing her Eagles gear and is a very happy girl who gets excited about footy like her owners. Picture: Michelle, Mordialloc
61/90Milly the seven-year-old cavoodle loves wearing her Eagles gear and is a very happy girl who gets excited about footy like her owners. Picture: Michelle, Mordialloc
Torn between his parents’ footy teams, six-month-old French bulldog Bentley likes the Cats because they are also fun to chase! Picture: Cristine De Gracia, Maidstone
62/90Torn between his parents’ footy teams, six-month-old French bulldog Bentley likes the Cats because they are also fun to chase! Picture: Cristine De Gracia, Maidstone
Leo the two-year-old labrador loves watching the footy on TV with his family, and tries to catch the ball on the TV. His owner says “I think he wants to play footy one day”. Picture: Jenny Hay, Croydon Hills
63/90Leo the two-year-old labrador loves watching the footy on TV with his family, and tries to catch the ball on the TV. His owner says “I think he wants to play footy one day”. Picture: Jenny Hay, Croydon Hills
Marli the two-year-old British bulldog couldn’t care less about your average tennis ball but give her a Sherrin and she goes bananas. Her owners can’t let her off the lead during any football games and when she does get her paws on one, she will not let it go. Marli could compete with any AFL on-baller she has serious speed, height and agility towards the footy. Picture: Sarah, Warranwood
64/90Marli the two-year-old British bulldog couldn’t care less about your average tennis ball but give her a Sherrin and she goes bananas. Her owners can’t let her off the lead during any football games and when she does get her paws on one, she will not let it go. Marli could compete with any AFL on-baller she has serious speed, height and agility towards the footy. Picture: Sarah, Warranwood
Chilli is a one-year-old Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever who loves chasing balls and loves following the football all over the TV screen. Carlton is her favourite team and, despite having a few rough years and close losses (see picture for facial expression after losing) she comes back every week without fail to support them, she believes the future is bright for the Blues! Picture: Alison Napier, Aspendale
65/90Chilli is a one-year-old Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever who loves chasing balls and loves following the football all over the TV screen. Carlton is her favourite team and, despite having a few rough years and close losses (see picture for facial expression after losing) she comes back every week without fail to support them, she believes the future is bright for the Blues! Picture: Alison Napier, Aspendale
Tux is an unusual breed calleda saluki - and wasn’t his owner proud to get a dog in her footy team’s black and white colours. “Tux always joined in the with spirit of my Collingwood passion and wore his scarf with pride.” Picture: Julie Davis, Carrum
66/90Tux is an unusual breed calleda saluki - and wasn’t his owner proud to get a dog in her footy team’s black and white colours. “Tux always joined in the with spirit of my Collingwood passion and wore his scarf with pride.” Picture: Julie Davis, Carrum
Coco Loco the nine-year-old maltese-cavalier loves watching her team play and loves looking stylish while wearing one of her own designer Tigers scarves. Picture: Cassandra Brown, Korumburra
67/90Coco Loco the nine-year-old maltese-cavalier loves watching her team play and loves looking stylish while wearing one of her own designer Tigers scarves. Picture: Cassandra Brown, Korumburra
Pies diehard Andre, 3, absolutely loves his toy footies and is always by his owner’s side when watching games at home. He also hates Carlton. Picture: Pat Mammone, Hadfield
68/90Pies diehard Andre, 3, absolutely loves his toy footies and is always by his owner’s side when watching games at home. He also hates Carlton. Picture: Pat Mammone, Hadfield
Rahni the four-year-old American bulldog cross has a great view from the back deck to watch the local kids play footy, and toss her ball around as well. She is all dressed up in her Bob Murphy 300-game jumper. Picture: Matt Watson, Ocean Grove
69/90Rahni the four-year-old American bulldog cross has a great view from the back deck to watch the local kids play footy, and toss her ball around as well. She is all dressed up in her Bob Murphy 300-game jumper. Picture: Matt Watson, Ocean Grove
Billy is a six-year-old border collie and a Pies supporter just like his dad. Billy has his own pet membership and loves to tackle the footy! Picture: Danielle Leon Nixon, Kangaroo Flat
70/90Billy is a six-year-old border collie and a Pies supporter just like his dad. Billy has his own pet membership and loves to tackle the footy! Picture: Danielle Leon Nixon, Kangaroo Flat
Jed the five-year-old blue heeler woke up one day in August last year when Essendon had a slim chance (but still a chance) to make finals. “He came running into my room and begged me for my Essendon jumper to wear as a show of support to get them over the line. This is a photo of how happy he was once he’d put the jumper on.” Picture: Madison Oostenbrink, Maldon
71/90Jed the five-year-old blue heeler woke up one day in August last year when Essendon had a slim chance (but still a chance) to make finals. “He came running into my room and begged me for my Essendon jumper to wear as a show of support to get them over the line. This is a photo of how happy he was once he’d put the jumper on.” Picture: Madison Oostenbrink, Maldon
Louie the one-year-old groodle loves footy. Speccies are his specialty — here he is dressed, ready to go. He watches it on the telly and loves when Ben Brown adds another goal to the tally. Picture: Kylie Williams, Langwarrin
72/90Louie the one-year-old groodle loves footy. Speccies are his specialty — here he is dressed, ready to go. He watches it on the telly and loves when Ben Brown adds another goal to the tally. Picture: Kylie Williams, Langwarrin
Zero is a five-year-old minature bull terrier and lover of playing with his footy at the park. He spends Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays at local footy training and games. Picture: Phillip Hill, Thomastown
73/90Zero is a five-year-old minature bull terrier and lover of playing with his footy at the park. He spends Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays at local footy training and games. Picture: Phillip Hill, Thomastown
Latiesha (Tieshie) is a nine-year-old maltese terrier cross who loves her footy and to play kick to kick, but sometimes runs off with the ball as she did in this photo. Picture: David Canham, Kinglake West
74/90Latiesha (Tieshie) is a nine-year-old maltese terrier cross who loves her footy and to play kick to kick, but sometimes runs off with the ball as she did in this photo. Picture: David Canham, Kinglake West
Five-month-old Australian shepherd Marlo is all attitude while he waits for the next kick of the Sherrin. Picture: Shaun Samantha, Diggers Rest
75/90Five-month-old Australian shepherd Marlo is all attitude while he waits for the next kick of the Sherrin. Picture: Shaun Samantha, Diggers Rest
Beep beep! Ten-year-old corgi Russell was ecstatic after watching the Dees great victory over the Blues ... he is now on his way to Buller to celebrate! Picture: David Morse, Capel Sound
76/90Beep beep! Ten-year-old corgi Russell was ecstatic after watching the Dees great victory over the Blues ... he is now on his way to Buller to celebrate! Picture: David Morse, Capel Sound
Bombers fan Buddy is a 10-year-old pug who says “bring on the meat pie, turn on the TV then it’s full barking barracking”. Picture: Mel, Boronia
77/90Bombers fan Buddy is a 10-year-old pug who says “bring on the meat pie, turn on the TV then it’s full barking barracking”. Picture: Mel, Boronia
First I steal your heart ... then I steal your jumper football. Ben the five-year-old pugalier’s owner says he’s a best friend, well trained and “Bomber for life”. Picture: Mel, Boronia
78/90First I steal your heart ... then I steal your jumper football. Ben the five-year-old pugalier’s owner says he’s a best friend, well trained and “Bomber for life”. Picture: Mel, Boronia
Daisy is a rescue kelpie from outback NSW, now living her best life as the Adelaide Crows No.1 four-legged fan in Victoria! She has met the team and Claude the Crow. Picture: Renae Walker, Skye
79/90Daisy is a rescue kelpie from outback NSW, now living her best life as the Adelaide Crows No.1 four-legged fan in Victoria! She has met the team and Claude the Crow. Picture: Renae Walker, Skye
Pug Phil loves playing with his squeaky footy and wearing his warm Geelong jumper on cold winter days. He also has an Essendon jumper, as mum and dad couldn’t agree on his team! Picture: Sarah Plant, South Melbourne
80/90Pug Phil loves playing with his squeaky footy and wearing his warm Geelong jumper on cold winter days. He also has an Essendon jumper, as mum and dad couldn’t agree on his team! Picture: Sarah Plant, South Melbourne
Lenny the seven-year-old maltese-shih tzu mix is named after the one and only Lenny Hayes! This photo was taken after Maddies Match, where the Saints smashed the Tigers. Picture: Cristina Velardo, Caroline Springs
81/90Lenny the seven-year-old maltese-shih tzu mix is named after the one and only Lenny Hayes! This photo was taken after Maddies Match, where the Saints smashed the Tigers. Picture: Cristina Velardo, Caroline Springs
Vega is an 18-month-old Australia shepherd who loves to chase the footy around the park, but also loves nothing more to watch it in her owner’s lap. Picture: Dayle Humphreys, Kalkallo
82/90Vega is an 18-month-old Australia shepherd who loves to chase the footy around the park, but also loves nothing more to watch it in her owner’s lap. Picture: Dayle Humphreys, Kalkallo
A true one-eyed Swans supporter! Buddy is a 12-year-old jack russell cross who watches the footy with his 91-year-old Swans friend, Colin. Picture: Jan Gardner, Albert Park
83/90A true one-eyed Swans supporter! Buddy is a 12-year-old jack russell cross who watches the footy with his 91-year-old Swans friend, Colin. Picture: Jan Gardner, Albert Park
Deeks is a rescue boxer who occasionally barks at the TV when the Doggies play, and at half time he his chases the football outside with. Here he is dressed in the premiership limited addition top and replica premiership cup. Picture: Hayley Irving, Cranbourne South
84/90Deeks is a rescue boxer who occasionally barks at the TV when the Doggies play, and at half time he his chases the football outside with. Here he is dressed in the premiership limited addition top and replica premiership cup. Picture: Hayley Irving, Cranbourne South
What a mark! Billie is an adopted dog who is in love with balls and loves to support the Sydney Swans. Picture: Jude, Donvale
85/90What a mark! Billie is an adopted dog who is in love with balls and loves to support the Sydney Swans. Picture: Jude, Donvale
Ruby the 10-year-old golden retriever had this to say: “This photo was taken on the first day of October, 2016, just before mum and dad went away for the day but came home crying with joy. That was the best day of my life as dad is normally angry when my Doggies play but this day he came home and kept watching the TV over and over and over telling me how much he loved me (and JJ, and Bonts, and Picken from behind)”. Picture: Rod of Moonee Ponds
86/90Ruby the 10-year-old golden retriever had this to say: “This photo was taken on the first day of October, 2016, just before mum and dad went away for the day but came home crying with joy. That was the best day of my life as dad is normally angry when my Doggies play but this day he came home and kept watching the TV over and over and over telling me how much he loved me (and JJ, and Bonts, and Picken from behind)”. Picture: Rod of Moonee Ponds
Willow the eight-month-old miniature dachshund has watched every Lions away game, she barks every time someone cheers and even loves to have a little bit of a kick/chew of the football outside. Picture: Brooke, Ringwood
87/90Willow the eight-month-old miniature dachshund has watched every Lions away game, she barks every time someone cheers and even loves to have a little bit of a kick/chew of the football outside. Picture: Brooke, Ringwood
Archibald is a dedicated Demon who loves his footy and watches every game in his jumper. Like a true Dees fan, Archie the pug puppy hopes to see a Melbourne premiership in his lifetime! Picture: Meg, Abbotsford
88/90Archibald is a dedicated Demon who loves his footy and watches every game in his jumper. Like a true Dees fan, Archie the pug puppy hopes to see a Melbourne premiership in his lifetime! Picture: Meg, Abbotsford
Up there Cazaly! Boston is a two-year-old Irish setter who is a top footy fan because his “hooman gwandpa” said he has to go for North or find somewhere else to live. He also loves to chase balls and lie in front of the fire while the footy is on. Picture: Kate, Oakleigh
89/90Up there Cazaly! Boston is a two-year-old Irish setter who is a top footy fan because his “hooman gwandpa” said he has to go for North or find somewhere else to live. He also loves to chase balls and lie in front of the fire while the footy is on. Picture: Kate, Oakleigh
Billie is a 13-year-old terrier cross who “despite our team’s woes is still a loyal blue bagger”. Picture: Marijana, Sunshine
90/90Billie is a 13-year-old terrier cross who “despite our team’s woes is still a loyal blue bagger”. Picture: Marijana, Sunshine
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