Opinion Have the MCC and the AFL ruined the MCG?

[Ross]

But Melbourne clearly needs a very large stadium. In 2024 there were 23 events that drew over 75k people. That’s just less than one a fortnight…

16 AFL games
4 days of test cricket
3x Taylor Swift

I don't blame you for not knowing because I had no idea either of these happened either but apparently there was also an NRL SOO game that drew 90K and a soccer game that drew 77K last year.

 

[Boxo004]

So you are a Tigers supporter. You don't go to the G to watch your team because it's "half empty".

Maybe you should change and barrack for one of the big teams who have the capacity to fill the stadium.

Bit of an insult to your team there Aristotle. But then again you are the person who spent a season telling us that Sydney Stack was a better footballer than Sam Walsh and the all time draft steal (clue - discipline is a huge trait for a footballer making his way, you don't have it you don't make it).

He is an insult to his team

 

[Clive Kepler]

It's quite an ugly stadium.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

I don't blame you for not knowing because I had no idea either of these happened either but apparently there was also an NRL SOO game that drew 90K and a soccer game that drew 77K last year.

There you go

The reality is a very big stadium is needed.

 

[Mr Meow]

I miss the days when the MCG had wildlife beyond seagulls. I used to enjoy noting the new species I'd spot in the 12 hours between arriving at the venue and watching the game.

I'm not saying it's essential, but a return to the good ol' days - where herds of wild camels were on the field - would surely add to the atmosphere.

 

[terrybull]

I miss the days when the MCG had wildlife beyond seagulls. I used to enjoy noting the new species I'd spot in the 12 hours between arriving at the venue and watching the game.

I'm not saying it's essential, but a return to the good ol' days - where herds of wild camels were on the field - would surely add to the atmosphere.

There was a pig once spotted on the SCG and an elephant on Arden Street Oval I’ve heard…

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

I miss the days when the MCG had wildlife beyond seagulls. I used to enjoy noting the new species I'd spot in the 12 hours between arriving at the venue and watching the game.

I'm not saying it's essential, but a return to the good ol' days - where herds of wild camels were on the field - would surely add to the atmosphere.

There's no reason why they can't have the police horses again.