On a tour of the MCG I was puzzled. Then I was annoyed
A visitor reflects on their experience touring the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), noting the stadium's cultural significance and its upcoming role as the first Australian host for an NFL game. The author expresses mixed feelings about the tour experience itself.
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Share A A A The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is a Melbourne icon, and not just for people who love sport. Even if you’ve never watched a live football or cricket match, seeing spectators streaming out of the grounds on a winter Saturday afternoon is like observing a sacred ritual: a symbol of one of the things that bring so many people together in this great city.
Today it hits another milestone, becoming the first place in Australia to host an in-season game for America’s National Football League, with 100,000 fans expected to attend the sold-out match between the LA Rams and the San Francisco 49ers .
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