20 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

My best memory of VFL Park is my first. It was in 1971 when John “Diamond Jim” Tilbrook made his debut on a wintry day against South Melbourne. 

He was a big man - 184cm and, dare I disclose this in these nanny days, he weighed a massive 94kg. When he ran out onto the ground in the gloomy conditions, he looked like Superman. He was wearing his Melbourne colours but he might well have worn a cape and had an S on his chest. When he took his first kick, he was on the wing and went bang unleashing a monster 70 plus metres kick that almost sailed right through the big sticks. The Dees won easily and I thought we had a new messiah. Sadly, it didn’t turn out that way.

I think that was my first visit to VFL Park

Diamond Jim had been a big talking point in the household the week before 

First Australian stadium to have a Pizza Hut. That was a real highlight for me

Saw plenty of games from the members at Waverly.
Only lived 10-15 mins away and had a relo living across the road so would park there till the traffic died down.
Best ground away from the MCG.
Everywhere else felt like I was slumming it.

Also caught some nice redfin in the dam near the freeway.
Good little spot. 

Edited March 22, 20242 yr by Fork 'em

Wasn't it built in what turned out to be a rain belt? That is, one of the rainiest parts of Melbourne? 

Was there in 88 when we comprehensively beat Carlton to make the GF.  The atmosphere and mood in the outer with 5 - 10mins to go when we all realised we had it in the bag and were into a GF for the first time in 20 something odd years was close to the most emotional I've ever experienced with our supporter group.  Can only imagine that's a small taste of what it would be like winning a premership at the G and actually being there.

On 21/03/2024 at 09:48, leave it to deever said:

Fond memories of seeing Simon and Garfunkel there.

Bad memories of Simon Eishold there