10 things we miss most about the MCG

Monday, November 16, 2020

It’s been a long eight months since we last welcomed you all through the MCG gates. And we know you’ve missed us just as much as we missed you.

We asked you what you miss most about the MCG, and have collated the top 10 things fans miss the most!

  1. The walk to the ‘G on game day

    2. “Has to be the walk from Richmond station to the ‘G” – Mitchell on Instagram

    “The view as you walk to the Ground ahead of a big game” – Matt on Twitter

    “The walk from Richmond station to the ‘G – no better atmosphere” – Dean on Facebook

    “Walking from the train with the masses, through Yarra Park and up the steps into the colosseum” – Scott on Facebook

  2. The view of the Ground as you enter the stadium

    3. “The aura of the stadium as you walk around Yarra Park. Goosebumps” – Ben on Instagram

    “The first view of the arena as you enter the Ground. Always been my favourite moment… Always will be. Brings back memories of visiting the Ground with my dad” – John on Facebook

    “The goosebumbs I get when I walk through the gates and see the turf” – Kye on Facebook

  3. The MCG people

    4. “The MCG people. From the guys on the gate, the yellow jackets, the security people, the cleaners and all the MCG family” – Iain on Instagram

  4. Coming together

    5. “Being able to socialise with friends and family, as well as watching footy and cricket” – Brett on Facebook

    “Just getting together with family to watch the Tigers play. I’m looking forward to taking my two year old girl to the football” – Paul on Facebook

    “Catching up with my footy friends and the atmosphere of the crowd at a Bombers game” – Jen on Facebook

  5. The atmosphere

    6. “The crowd atmosphere of a packed game” – Julian on Instagram

    The atmosphere. I live abroad in Singapore and whenever I come back home for a holiday, one of the top priorities for me is to see a footy game” – Aaron on Instagram

    “The atmosphere, for footy or cricket, I love the ‘G” – Chris on Facebook

  6. The roar of the crowd

    7. “The roar after the anthem” – Jess on Instagram

    “The roar of the crowd” – Maryanne on Instagram

    “The roar of the tiger army!” – Lisa on Instagram

    “The roar of the 95,000+ crowd just as the national anthem is finishing in a big, all-Victoria prelim final” – Christopher on Facebook

  7. Cheering on your team

    8. “Watching your team run though the banner, the noise of the crowd & the siren” – Candice on Instagram

    “Yelling for my team and the hot chips” – Mary on Twitter

  8. The food

    9. “The roast beef rolls on level 2 and watching the Dees win” – Alan on Facebook

    “A meat pie. Yes, you can eat one at home or work, but it’s just not the same as one at the footy” – David on Facebook

    “Bucket of chips and a coffee, and everyone roaring BALL at the same time” – Kelli on Facebook

  9. The perfect weather

    10. “The breezy, cool wind blowing as the sun has set during the BBL” – Pete on Instagram

    “The shadow of the Members Stand growing across the wing deep into the 3rd quarter on a perfectly crisp, sunny winter’s Saturday arvo” – Tom on Twitter

  10. Everything!

    11. “Absolutely everything. The atmosphere, the meat pies, the entertainment, absolutely everything” – Stephanie on Facebook

    “Simply being there” – Narelle on Instagram

    “Every single thing” – Kathy on Twitter

     

    We can’t wait to welcome you back to the MCG soon!

    *Some comments have been edited for clarity