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Melbourne Cricket Club elects new president

Mar 04, 2015

Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) is delighted to announce that former Melbourne footballer and experienced lawyer Steven Smith has been elected as the 27th MCC president, succeeding Paul Sheahan when his term expires in April.

An MCC member since 1981, Steven has been a member of the MCC Committee since 1998 and a vice-president for the past four years.

He is presently chairman of the Club Sub-committee and is also a director of the MCC Foundation and National Sports Museum Ltd.

Steven was a key defender with Melbourne Football Club, playing 203 games for the Demons between 1974 and 1985. He was the club’s best and fairest winner in 1981. He was also a director of the club from 1990 to 1992.

He is a partner at law firm HWL Ebsworth, with more than 30 years’ experience acting for a wide range of property and commercial clients. Steven is also a board member of the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art.

During his time on the MCC Committee, the club has rebuilt the Members Reserve, significantly grown its membership base, built and operated the National Sports Museum, taken on management of Yarra Park and, in 2015, will complete a major technology upgrade of the MCG to enhance the visitor experience.

Steven also played an important role in the establishment of the Australia Post Avenue of Legends in Yarra Park, which presently displays statues in honour of Shane Warne, Norm Smith, John Coleman, Neil Harvey and Jim Stynes and he is heading up the sub-committee which is looking at how best to deal with the ever-growing waiting list for membership of the club.

“I'm extremely proud and excited to be the next president of our great club,” said Steven.

“On behalf of our members and the committee, I pay tribute to Paul Sheahan, not only for the outstanding contribution he has made as president over the past four years, but also during his 22 years of service as a committeeman of the club.”

Good or bad news?

Hopefully means more benefits for us.

Smithy is a demon true blue. I see him at all the MFC games and he wrote a beautiful eulogy for Robbie Flower. He has been the MFC delegate to the MCC in the past so this can only be good for the club. It is customary for the MCC president to attend the Ashes so I suspect he will miss a few games mid July. I ran into Smithy in 2013 at Lords as a guest of the other MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) and saw the out going president Paul Sheahan also there.

Edited March 4, 201510 yr by Older demon

Every time I have been to the footy (the Melb matches at the G) he has been there. That has to be a good thing.

Used to work with Stepehen at HWLE a couple of years ago. Super smart guy and an excellent lawyer. Will be good for the club as he is still passionate about the Dees.

I note the release says Steven was a key defender with the Melbourne Football Club. I though he played CHF. Can anyone confirm?

And my apologies for mis-spelling his name (Steven v Stephen) in the Topic title. I'd fix it if I knew how.

Great news. Smithy is a top bloke and a good melbourne man.

Can only be of benefit for the Dees although he would be limited in what he can do for us I am guessing.....

Good news for the MFC and good for all us toffs in the Cricket Club..

Full back

Smithy is a demon true blue. I see him at all the MFC games and he wrote a beautiful eulogy for Robbie Flower. He has been the MFC delegate to the MCC in the past so this can only be good for the club. It is customary for the MCC president to attend the Ashes so I suspect he will miss a few games mid July. I ran into Smithy in 2013 at Lords as a guest of the other MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) and saw the out going president Paul Sheahan also there.

what's his Demonland name?

what's his Demonland name?

Yze_Magic.

He played in both key defensive & forward positions & kicked over 100 goals.

Very handy player and red and blue to his core. Can't hurt.

And, he's fronting up with the bat for Australia in Perth today! Very versatile chap!

Oh! Wrong Steve Smith? Sorry!

Never forget that mark of the century.

Jees ,he has filled out.

Great News. A passionate Demon at the head of the MCC

As it should be.

Smithy call a boycott on Essendon playing at the MCG on ANZAC Day.

The mere thought of it makes me very angry....

Very handy player and red and blue to his core. Can't hurt.

Has he got any sons that can play?

Smithy came to Melbourne from Ormond amateurs as a CHF and played his early days there. He had a lot of hamstring problems and I believe that led to his move down back where there was less twisting and turning. Turned into a great full back

That is unequivocally good news.

A true Demon who stood by us in tough times.

Had his jaw broken behind play by the thug Mathews.

A loyal servant of the club as they say and to this day I see him at every MCG game.

This can only be good for us.

I like that we are getting old ties back at the club. In recent times, Viney, Stretch, Lovett.

That is what football clubs are all about, family, friends and loyalty.

Great News. A passionate Demon at the head of the MCC

As it should be.

Smithy call a boycott on Essendon playing at the MCG .

The mere thought of it makes me very angry....

Sorry for taking liberties WYL but I edited your post for you

I like that we are getting old ties back at the club. In recent times, Viney, Stretch, Lovett.

That is what football clubs are all about, family, friends and loyalty.

To go with the blazers.

Never forget that mark of the century.

Jees ,he has filled out.

Shaun not Steve.

But I know your joking.

Also played for the Dees in the little league.

When he walked around the CHF before the bounce he thrust out his chest and looked a lot like superman.

But played more like Lois Lane.

Best and Fairest in 1981.

The first year under Barassi

I reckon that was the worst credentialed Melbourne Side I have witnessed

Edited March 4, 201510 yr by Pig Dog

Congrats Steve, from your old mate and the guy who moved your admission to the Legal profession.

Steve was a superb full back and is a very Passionate Demon who attends most games, this will only be good for our club.

On a side note Steve used to go out with Judy Green who was a penthouse pet and side kick of Alby Mangels.