Our dedicated museums team has installed a display in the Reserve, just outside the Frank Grey Smith Bar, that focused on the two demonstration sports held at the MCG during the 1956 Olympics – Australian football and baseball.

The items on display include a VAFA team guernsey worn by MCC member and former assistant secretary, Bryce Thomas, during the Australian football demonstration and a bat used during the baseball demonstration, which was donated by former MCC Baseball Section player Max Lord.

The material will be on display until mid-December, available during the 60-year anniversary of the Melbourne Games in November/December this year.