Best photos from Demons’ historic win

The Dees and Bulldogs’ thrilling grand final game was not to be missed. See all the best action shots from this epic match.

Melbourne skipper Max Gawn with the premiership cup after winning the 2021 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Michael Klein

As the Melbourne Football Club stormed its way to a historic flag, these are incredible images captured during an action-packed grand final.

Tom Liberatore of the Bulldogs in action. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Jake Lever fends off Bulldog Cody Weightman. Picture: Michael Klein

Jack Viney is tackled by Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Marcus Bontempelli lands another tackle on Clayton Oliver. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Ben Brown of the Demons competes for a mark with Zaine Cordy of the Bulldogs. Picture: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Easton Wood of the Bulldogs and Luke Jackson of the Demons compete for the ball. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Ben Brown marks the ball in a strong contest. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Melbourne stars Tom McDonald and Bayley Fritsch battle Easton Wood and Alex Keath for the ball. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Clayton Oliver clears as he is tackled by Marcus Bontempelli. Picture: Michael Klein

James Harmes handpasses the ball while under pressure from Lachie Hunter. Picture: Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Jack Viney is tackled by Jack Macrae. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Marcus Bontempelli marks the ball. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Marcus Bontempelli clears by hand as he is tackled by Jack Viney. Picture: Michael Klein

Jack Viney is tackled by Jack Macrae. Picture: Gary Day/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Jason Johannisen gets the ball away. Picture: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Bulldog Tom Liberatore battles for the ball against Luke Jackson. Picture: Gary Day/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Angus Brayshaw kicks a goal. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Angus Brayshaw celebrates a grand final goal. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Bulldog Taylor Duryea attempts to mark. Picture: Michael Klein

Jason Johannisen takes a high mark over Jake Bowey. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Ed Langdon in action. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Jack Macrae of the Bulldogs chases the ball. Picture: Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Marcus Bontempelli gathers the ball under pressure. Picture: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Norm Smith medallist Christian Petracca kicks the ball. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Alex Neal-Bullen kicks on goal. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Alex Neal-Bullen celebrates his goal. Picture: James Worsfold/AFL Photos/Getty Images

Ben Brown marks the ball. Picture: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Luke Jackson celebrates after scoring a goal. Picture: Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images

The Melbourne Demons pile on each other after the final siren. Picture: Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Steven May of the Demons celebrates after the Demons defeated the Bulldogs. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

A dejected Josh Dunkley sits on the ground after the loss. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Bulldogs players look dejected at the final siren. Picture: Gary Day/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Clayton Oliver of the Demons celebrates with his teammates. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

The Dees celebrate their historic victory. Picture: Michael Klein

Jack Viney of the Demons kisses the cup after winning the grand final. Picture: Michael Klein

Seior coach Simon Goodwin embraces Christian Petracca. Picture: Michael Klein

Skipper Max Gawn celebrates the victory with fans. Picture: Michael Klein

Melbourne players celebrate on their lap of honour. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Max Gawn of the Demons heads into the rooms with the premiership cup. Picture: Michael Klein

Jake Lever and Alex Neal-Bullen mark their victory with style. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images