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On a tour of the MCG I was puzzled. Then I was annoyed
WorldIn-season game for America's sports
The MCG is a Melbourne icon, symbolizing community and sport
The author was puzzled and annoyed by the lack of recognition for parts of the site's history and its stars during a tour
- OpinionSeptember 11, 2026 — 5:00amThe Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is a Melbourne icon, and not just for people who love sport.
- Run by the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), which also administers the grounds, there are about 200 volunteer tour guides, all MCC members.
- Even though I live in Melbourne, I’ve never been on an MCG tour, so when I was given the option to try it, I couldn’t resist.The MCC offers two experiences – the tour of the grounds, and a visit to the Australian Sports Museum.
Key Takeaways
- The MCG is hosting an in-season game for America's sports
- The author was dissatisfied with the tour's representation of the site's history
- The MCG is an important cultural symbol in Melbourne
- Changes are being made to address the lack of recognition for parts of the site's history
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Expected Outcomes
- Changes to the MCG tour to better represent the site's history
Why It Matters
The MCG is an important cultural symbol in Melbourne, and accurate representation of its history matters
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 10Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): The lack of recognition for some parts of the site’s history, and for some of its stars, irritated me. But things are starting to change.
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