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Site Selection
- When
- 1853
- Where
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
The Melbourne Cricket Club selected the current MCG site in 1853 after playing at several grounds around Melbourne.
Founded in November 1838, the Melbourne Cricket Club selected the current MCG site in 1853. The club had previously played at several grounds around Melbourne before establishing this location.
Sources
- Melbourne Cricket Ground Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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