The Mcg History

The conceptual relationship between the existence of property and social frameworks proposes that there is a connection between structures, both iconic and otherwise, and the way societies are fabricated. The concept of how landmarks can meet and enhance social needs is relevant to that of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Built in 1853, the stadium can house up to 100,024 people and has quickly become the home of sport in Australia. The MCG has been the scene of many important events, as well as many ‘firsts’ in Australian sporting history. Hosting both major and minor sporting events on a local, national and global stage, the MCG has become a symbol of a nation fixated on sports of all kinds. The MCG is one of Australia’s most significant

When it comes to encompassing Australian sporting culture and prime sporting events into a single entity, it is the MCG that does so. Australia is renowned for its strong sporting culture and history of successful sporting pursuits, spanning back to the nation’s humble beginnings. It was through sport that Australia was able to shed its layer of being known as a “gaol nation” and officially take place on the world stage. Factors as mundane as the climate and the natural resources from the land greatly aided the development of Australia as a sporting nation. The way people perceive sport, the impact it has on their lives and their emotional investment is paramount during the conception of a sporting nation (Hughson 2009), all of which were factors taken into account during this crucial time in Australian history. The MCG symbolises Australian sporting culture, acting as the nerve-centre for sport in the modern era. Upon further examination, the MCG can be found to act as a binder for a nation of sporting lovers that all link together through a shared commonality. The MCG has hosted events as spectacular as the Summer Olympics, which elevates national pride and solidifies the fixation Australian citizens have with sports. The MCG also provides global recognition for Australians, as it has hosted and continues to host major global sporting events, such as the aforementioned Summer Olympics of 1956, as well as the 2006 Commonwealth Games. These global sporting occasions showcase the ability of the MCG to offer a national connection, however, on a smaller scale, the MCG is also able to offer an individual connection through sporting occasions such as the Australian Football League (AFL) as well as the Cricket. Overall, it is evident that the MCG is able to disembogue a strong sense of national and individual pride,