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  • We can only imagine what it would feel like to be at the MCG with 100,000 people! What an incredible stadium!
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Komentáře • 459

  • @archcollie5708
    @archcollie5708 Před rokem +64

    Welcome to my hometown guys. I was at the MCG with 117,000 crazed fans watching an Essendon Carlton game back in the sixties. Didn't see much because my frugal dad purchased standing room tickets and as a kid, I could only see bums. LOL. My father regularly watched Bradman play there. Enjoy your Aussie holiday and go Swanies! (for you Rob) Cheers.

    • @archcollie5708
      @archcollie5708 Před rokem +10

      And I might add, imagine being in the stadium with 100,000 people who are deathly silent. I have; on six occasions, and it is special. ANZAC day is bigger than the GF.

    • @jaci_mac23
      @jaci_mac23 Před rokem +5

      @@archcollie5708 OMG...the silence is the weirdest feeling. I remember when Teddy Whitten died. The minute silence was the quietest and most eerie I have ever experienced.

    • @AnneMB955
      @AnneMB955 Před rokem +3

      What about an MCG night game with lights off and only camera torches. Wow!

    • @russturner3454
      @russturner3454 Před rokem +5

      Can beat that. I was at the record crowd game in 1970. 121,000 !

  • @jamesru1
    @jamesru1 Před rokem +18

    You will be shocked by the atmosphere of the AFL it's a whole different atmosphere and being the Finals it's even crazier

  • @johnpage7735
    @johnpage7735 Před rokem +11

    I live in Melbourne and grew up here and I've never done that tour. Cheers for taking us along.

    • @hrushby
      @hrushby Před rokem +1

      Same! We take it for granted! Welcome to Melbourne Charlie & Rob:)

  • @peterlyall4448
    @peterlyall4448 Před rokem +6

    The biggish crowd at the G was the 1970 grand final between Carlton and Collingwood,. Just as the gates closed at 1:30 pm there were 50,000 people waiting to get in. All of the were turned away because there were already 121,694 people jammed packed into the G. I was only 12 when I saw the game on telly here in Tasmania where I live and what I remember is at 3/4 time Carlton was down by 44 points and came up and won the game by 10 points at a full time ....Pete from Tas... 🍎

  • @dylanshadowstar9779
    @dylanshadowstar9779 Před rokem +23

    I remember taking this tour in 2011 for high school, even as someone who isn't much into sport, seeing the history is absolutely great. Glad it's a museum not just a sporting ground. It's even been used for some big name concerts, as well as Olympics

  • @stopbunsen
    @stopbunsen Před rokem +10

    Doesn't matter how many times I go there, I still get chills. The roar of the people, the history. There's something special about it

  • @Mervalize
    @Mervalize Před rokem +10

    Around the early 2000's I was doing my electrical apprenticeship for BHP and the company sent the apprentices in my year on a tour of the G's electrical services culminating with a trip up the light towers. The view from up there was fucking scary!

  • @johnfogarty4588
    @johnfogarty4588 Před rokem +14

    The people’s ground. The only place to truly watch sport in australia.

    • @neddyladdy
      @neddyladdy Před rokem +1

      Can only 1/2 watch at every other ground in the country ? Try a country ground, far better.

    • @josephj6521
      @josephj6521 Před rokem

      For football (soccer), I disagree. Awful place to watch. I’ve experienced much better stadiums with better atmosphere and viewing.

  • @athlonen
    @athlonen Před rokem +3

    The MCG is a place I will never forget being at, though my visits there opened my eyes to what I was truly seeing. Coming from the middle of the US, where the state religion is college gridiron, I thought our stadiums were big. Watching the AFL back in 1994 on TV barely through a 1-hour highlights show was one thing... but actually going there was another. Call me a bit green, but I didn't realize that my first time there was round 13, 1995, which was the State of Origin round, that was played during what would now be the Bye week - and EJ Whitten's last public appearance. I remember seeing it all, but didn't take in the magnitude of what I was seeing, since it was my first time. Now that I know who he is, I'm never going to forget it, and can be glad to say "I was there".
    Second time was the following week, which was Carlton v. Richmond. A good 95000 people were there. When you see that ground packed, and hear the roar of the crowd or the thousands shouting "Ball!!" when someone is caught holding the ball.. unforgettable.
    The SCG.. I remember that place as much as the MCG. because of how much smaller the ground is, having 35000 people at the SCG is like having 95000 at the MCG... and imagine being there in 1996, at that Prelim... and Plugger's Point: when Tony Lockett kicked that behind to send Sydney into their first Grand Final quite possibly since they last won the flag in 1933 at that time. Hope you had fun at that one, especially since the last time the SCG hosted a prelim was that one in 1996, where they won by a point!
    Finally, hope you get the chance while you're in Melbourne to get that meet and greet with Razor Ray Chamberlain! that would be phenomenal!

  • @michaelfink64
    @michaelfink64 Před rokem +54

    Glad you both enjoyed the tour. Actually, the lady is correct (although she got the margin wrong); Australia beat England by 45 runs in both the first test match in 1877 and the Centenary Test in 1977, both of which were at the G.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem +14

      Haha I was only joking. Being English, I'm sure we never lose 😜

    • @citybeatdisco19
      @citybeatdisco19 Před rokem +1

      @@CharlieandRob Checked to see if it was & must be as it's in Encyclopedia Britanica. Am rather ashamed I didn't know that, considering sometimes host heritage walks on a social walks group and one of the walks goes through Jolimont & East Melbourne.
      Been to the MCG Museum twice but haven't done the tour. Been all around the stands & on the ground it on a MCG OPen Day though. DJ'd in 2 different function rooms also
      Have a great arvo watching the Swans

    • @AUmarcus
      @AUmarcus Před rokem +2

      @@CharlieandRob
      It's pretty close....
      Ashes series wins....
      AUS: 34
      ENG: 32
      Imagine that place packed for a Boxing Day ashes test? The poms must be crapping bricks 😂

    • @wce-cl4mu
      @wce-cl4mu Před rokem +1

      @@citybeatdisco19 it's true mate. It's a well known fact among cricket tragics.

    • @michaelfink64
      @michaelfink64 Před rokem +1

      You two must have had an amazing day yesterday. Good luck for the big one. I hate Geelong, so I really hope you win.

  • @timp1390
    @timp1390 Před rokem +6

    Welcome to Australia. Hope you have an amazing trip 👍

  • @leandabee
    @leandabee Před rokem +5

    Yes, there are always the ones in the tours that ask so many questions especially when the tour guide stated it 2 seconds ago, 😅🤦🏼‍♀️. Tour guides have to be so patient.

  • @megs4193
    @megs4193 Před rokem +2

    Look at you two 😃😃😃👍👍👍👍🕊🌻 I'm excited for both of you 😁🤗👏👏👏👏👏.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      Im like a kid in a sweet shop at the moment!

    • @megs4193
      @megs4193 Před rokem

      @@CharlieandRob trust me I can imagine 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍🎉.

  • @lachysims6327
    @lachysims6327 Před rokem +11

    so cool to see you both walk around a place that is so special to most of us and that we have spent a lot of time (and money) in our lives

  • @jasongarufi8187
    @jasongarufi8187 Před rokem +7

    Hi Charlie and Rob the MCG is truly a magnificent ground, glad you enjoyed the tour. Back in 1959 preacher Billy Graham come to the MCG 130,000 watched him speak, biggest crowd for a sporting event was the 1970 VFL Grand Final 121,696 watched Carlton defeat Collingwood that game is considered one of the best Grand Finals ever.

  • @bradmurray8573
    @bradmurray8573 Před rokem +2

    Eeerie when it's empty, imagine how it feels when there is 95,000 people there, atmosphere is awesome.

  • @continental_drift
    @continental_drift Před rokem +10

    Wow! I've never been to Melbourne so I found your firsthand experience of the MCG fascinating.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem +2

      If you ever get the chance, it is certainly worth the visit!

  • @johnaquillo3397
    @johnaquillo3397 Před rokem +4

    As the other comments have said the final result in both the first ever test match and then 1977 Centenary Test was identical - I remember it! It's a very famous match and result in Test match history. 100 years go by and the results were exactly the same!

  • @robvegas9354
    @robvegas9354 Před rokem +12

    Hope you are having a great time here in Australia! The MCG is a truly epic place!!Nothing like a day out for a game of footy at the MCG. We went to the Guns and Roses concert in 2017 there as well and being in a crowd of about 80,000 people all singing along to the songs was a stunning experience! Enjoy the trip :)

  • @gbsailing9436
    @gbsailing9436 Před rokem

    Great Vlog Charlie and Rob! I love this one.

  • @OTDPlantagenet
    @OTDPlantagenet Před rokem +3

    This is wonderful guys, thumbs up :) I have only been to melbourne once but never been to the mcg, so it was really nice to actually see it via your tour, thanks.

  • @no_triggerwarning9953
    @no_triggerwarning9953 Před rokem +2

    The 1977 Centenary Test did have the same winning margin as the first. I was at the Centenary test. The MCG had a larger capacity in the 1960s and 1970s because there were standing areas without seats in parts of the stadium and there were not the corporate boxes there are now.
    The old Northern stand was know as the Olympic stand as it was built for the 1956 Olympics which were held at the ground.

  • @hirum447
    @hirum447 Před rokem +2

    Glad you both enjoyed it!! I live just across the road from the MCG haha

  • @julietigermoon9572
    @julietigermoon9572 Před rokem

    Lovely that you enjoyed the tour.

  • @gabrielplattes6253
    @gabrielplattes6253 Před rokem

    Game about to start - enjoy yous two! ✌😄

  • @norsehall309
    @norsehall309 Před rokem +2

    G'day you two, so glad your having a wonderful holiday, keep the smile on your faces, cheers Neil 🤠.

  • @a_person1226
    @a_person1226 Před rokem +1

    I have so many memories from the MCG. I've seen so many games and even got the chance to go onto the ground and play a mini game once it was amazing

  • @laserspewpew_7175
    @laserspewpew_7175 Před rokem +5

    Have done this tour a few times when family have come over from England but still interesting!. Great stadium to watch a game, it's hard to get a bad seat. MIddle tier is my favourite for watching a game.

  • @Mirrorgirl492
    @Mirrorgirl492 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your tour of the G. I've been there for so many big events; just love it, but never taken the tour. Very interesting, I must do it one day.

  • @narellesmith7932
    @narellesmith7932 Před rokem

    I feel your happiness 😊 never done the tour, Thankyou. I’ve sat on the front row and way up high. It’s fantastic!!!

  • @gangstertopo
    @gangstertopo Před rokem +3

    Glad to see you loved the tour of the MCG. Lots of history behind it. If you get the chance and attend a sold out match the atmosphere is incredible. Especially when its over 90,000

  • @paulrichardson5892
    @paulrichardson5892 Před rokem

    glad, you made the trip out here, hope you enjoy all things. at the mcg the most impressive thing for me was victor trumpers bat. every ball hit the sweet spot.
    he must have been some great batter.

  • @suewinston-elliott2674
    @suewinston-elliott2674 Před rokem +4

    Watching on TV is one thing, but being there is the best ! To see what's going on behind play. To hear the crowd to actually hear the ball kicked. Your going to ❤ it. You may like to listen on radio Tripple M is fun, they'll tell you why a free was awarded etc. Enjoy tonight guys 😁

  • @kevintopliff4995
    @kevintopliff4995 Před rokem +2

    From memory there is one beige colour seat amongst a sea of blue seats, is the record-breaking six hit by Australian all-rounder Simon O’Donnell in a Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales. The maximum measured approximately 122 meters and the record stands unbroken even today, after 25 years. When I took my Kiwi mate to visit, we had so many beers before hand that when they took us onto the turf, we both sprinted to the centre circle as the tour guide shouted behind us.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      Oh really. thats not something she told us about

    • @EarlJohn61
      @EarlJohn61 Před rokem

      That seat may have been in one of the demolished stadiums. I'm not sure if it was put back into the new one.

  • @AnneMB955
    @AnneMB955 Před rokem +3

    MCG during a footy game is magical. The energy, the cheering, the camaraderie. Have a great time in my home city. Will wave if I see you. 🇦🇺

  • @scomti7057
    @scomti7057 Před rokem

    Thanks for this video. The tour seemed really interesting. I have been to Melbourne and I had never visited the MCG. Maybe it's time for me to go on a tour of the MCG.

  • @markcera3230
    @markcera3230 Před rokem +9

    Glad you enjoyed it. One of the things about sitting closer to the action that you wouldn't appreciate if you were sitting up higher is the sound. Specifically the sound of the impacts ......it's quite frightening and visceral. Having worked at four AFL clubs and sat on the bench for every game, that's the thing that stands out for me......something you'd get in either of the rugby codes but not so much in the world game.

    • @zhuchu
      @zhuchu Před rokem

      so true!

    • @BD-yl5mh
      @BD-yl5mh Před rokem +2

      Me and my dad went to a Dreamtime game a few years back and had literal front row seats. It was a miserable rainy night but we were right there in front of a few big marking packs and some crunching tackles. Having stood on the boundary line and been a water runner at heaps of grassroots games you’d think the hits would still be fundamentally the same, after all, it’s all still human bodies crashing into each other… but no, the AFL boys seriously hit each other like trucks and you can really feel it when it’s happening right in front of you

    • @sorcy79au
      @sorcy79au Před rokem

      This right here. I have regular season seats at Optus stadium. My seats are in row 9 and we can still hear what these guys' poor bodies go through. Its pretty full on.

  • @jimr4354
    @jimr4354 Před rokem +2

    Great to see your tour of 'The G'. Yes it's huge arena with quite a history. Must check out the Optus Stadium and Adelaide Oval stadiums. Just over half the capacity but when you consider over $1.6B was spent on the Perth stadium, it has fair bit to see. The Adelaide Oval development is more a combination of the historic and modern design and cost over $550M which at the time was considered absurd.
    Funny you said the centenary Test results were not right but she was only out by 4 runs. It was 45 runs and Australia did win both games. The guide seemed to know an extraordinary amount so it's not surprising she might have got a minor detail wrong.
    Don't worry too much about some cricket fanatics. When you travel Rob, you're always going to have different experiences with different cultures. Don't let these things ruin your travel experience (you don't want to get tagged). It's all about the journey of traveling worldwide. Nowhere is perfect and there are always going to be challenges. Just focus on the positives of that journey and enjoy that aspect and experience. There's plenty of individuals like loud mouth Americans that more than 1 doesn't like but in saying that there's some heck of a lot that are damn nice and easy to chat with.

  • @ganneswilliams641
    @ganneswilliams641 Před rokem

    Fantastic video Charlie and Rob.Thank you very much.Very informative and interesting.Enjoyed it immensely.

  • @mjustjeanette7026
    @mjustjeanette7026 Před rokem

    I love your enthusiasm, Robb and Charlie.

  • @Mr73tiger
    @Mr73tiger Před rokem +1

    Aww mate! What a game! I cant wait to see the video of you guys at the SCG watching the swans win (love you videos, keep it up)

  • @kenchristie9214
    @kenchristie9214 Před rokem +1

    The largest football crowd at the MCG was the 1971 VFL Grand Final, which was over 121,000. You can watch the full match on CZcams.
    It's definitely worth watching, unless you're a Collingwood supporter. You will see how much the game has changed over the past 50 years, mostly for the worse.

  • @barrysimpson2955
    @barrysimpson2955 Před rokem +5

    I'm so excited for you guys. First game of AFL and its a preliminary final at the SCG. Go Swannies. Sorry about the Weather.

  • @tiaelina1090
    @tiaelina1090 Před rokem +3

    Very interesting, lots of history. Looks like a beautiful day down in Melbourne.⭐️

    • @flamingfrancis
      @flamingfrancis Před rokem

      Not exactly...races at Caulfield had very heavy rain. Lady jockey Jamie Kah won a race and said afterwards that it was hailing for some time.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      Weather was lovely that day - hoping it's nice when we go back in a week!

  • @petercrispin2129
    @petercrispin2129 Před rokem

    Thanks Rob and Charlie for the tour of the MCG. I have yet to do it.

  • @melukaussie7128
    @melukaussie7128 Před rokem

    Great video, I have been following you guys for a while. Go cats!!! Enjoy your trip

  • @grahamwatt6290
    @grahamwatt6290 Před rokem +8

    That was my first impression as well. But, when it is shining at its best on game day, heaving with a sold out crowd, it definitely feels big. The SCG has just as much history, if not more with a couple of original stands left. I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED that you guys are going to a game, not just a game but a Preliminary Final. I truly hope it is even more exciting than you had imagined. 1/ Stay away from Collingwood supporters, they're feral...lol

  • @roselovett8350
    @roselovett8350 Před rokem +12

    Wow, thanks for that Rob and Charlie. Not being a "footy" person, I've never been to the MCG, but I do always watch the Grand Final, especially if the Tiges are in it. I did find it really interesting and informative, and I too was fascinated to see how well you could see everything from way up in the top back stands. I know lots of people who have been there and they all say it is such an exciting place to watch a match whether you're into footy or not...all that adrenaline sparking about! I enjoyed seeing Charlie's little intermission piece to camera, and I hope she gets to try all the famous cake shops there, and whatever other touristy things she wants to see...and not become a "Footy Widow" Rob!!! ha! ;) Loving following what you guys are doing over there on the Mainland from here in Hobart...I am living vicariously through you 😁

    • @citybeatdisco19
      @citybeatdisco19 Před rokem +2

      The National Sports Museum at the MCG has a quite large areas with Olympic items & history (re many not just Melb's), & tennis items & history.
      As it's often referred to as the MCG museum many, if haven't been, tend to think it's just footy & cricket. Can easily spend over an hour looking at other than those.
      Does help though (did for me) to go with someone who knows Aus footy well

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      Haha a footy widow. Well luckily at the Sydney game she enjoyed it!

  • @GiuseppeBasile
    @GiuseppeBasile Před rokem +4

    Thanks for the tour Charlie & Rob, what a game yesterday. Atmosphere looked amazing at the SCG. Grand Final at the G is going to be an experience you guys will never forget.

  • @peterhoz
    @peterhoz Před rokem +2

    That's a great tour, and looks like a few things there (on the tour) that weren't when I did it about 15 years ago. Hope you took a wander through the Sporting Hall of Fame which is usually included in the tour fee. So much history, and not just footy & cricket. Would be interested in your comparison to Wembley, which is a similar capacity (although The G probably has more people through the turnstiles each year).

  • @jaci_mac23
    @jaci_mac23 Před rokem

    Love the G. Glad you enjoyed the tour. For the 2014 grand final - Hawthorn v Sydney, we were literally the last row at the top the now Shane Warne stand. And we were more than happy up there...but lucky I'm not scared of heights 😆🤣. Plus, I don't barrack for either team 😀.

  • @megand175
    @megand175 Před rokem +1

    Just wait for that roar after the national anthem at the GF, magic!

  • @stevepitt1414
    @stevepitt1414 Před rokem +2

    My favourite seats for the footy is ground level, first row on the wing. You're close to the action and you can clearly see both ends of the ground

  • @NorthsideHawk
    @NorthsideHawk Před rokem +1

    I’ve been there to 9 Hawthorn premierships and 4 losing ones, 50+ AFL/VFL finals and a few Boxing Day tests. Was at the famous Underarm incident and saw DK Lillee’s 355th wicket. Probably been to 400+ AFL/VFL games as well

  • @cherie519
    @cherie519 Před rokem +1

    I enjoyed a tour there. The members who lead these tours are fantastic. They speak so quickly & walk very fast btn sights, it felt info overload. We also had one who kept asking Q’s. Our guide said less talk &more listening please, but it didn’t stop him.
    I also recommend this tour.

  • @letsseeif
    @letsseeif Před rokem

    Great video Rob and Charlie. Been to the G so many times over the years. Done the tour. Our family was at a home and away game when brand new Electronic Scoreboard shorted out and burnt down just as the match (Tigers V Pies) began. The play began as the fire Brigade arrived and put the fire out. In the 70's in standing room Grand Final the crowd was 145.000 when they gave up counting. So tight you could have died & stayed upright, as people peeded themselves - this triggered the Health & Safety we have now. Resulted in demolishing The Olympic Stand which was so high, the players (unlike your view in 2022) looked literally like ants. Keep up your fab videos. Enjoy Sin City (My great uncle was Captain of South Melbourne Swans before it became Sydney Swans. Still have his old training guernsey. ----> from 7miles ENE in middle distance suburb of Melbourne. [been to England & UK generally 29 times since the 60s]

  • @petergmred2005
    @petergmred2005 Před rokem +2

    Good vid Rob n Charlie. Hope Ur enjoying today n that v swans get up.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem +1

      Swan's game was INCREDIBLE! But so tense at the end...

  • @melissaquin3211
    @melissaquin3211 Před rokem +1

    Glad you got to see it what ti you see it full and you be able to see the difference between Sydney and Melbourne stadiums as well there all different and optus in Perth is more modern again

  • @wendybaldwin119
    @wendybaldwin119 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the tour, lived in Melbourne twice for a few years each and never actually did the tour

  • @Shnordy
    @Shnordy Před rokem

    Been to the MCG for footy and cricket more times than I can possibly remember. Fantastic venue. GO CATS!!

  • @bertoid
    @bertoid Před rokem

    My list of must-sees along a walking tour of Melbourne:-
    Flinders street station, National Gallery, St. Kilda Road, Shrine of remembrance, Observatory building, Royal Botanic Gardens, The Grotto, Sidney Myer music bowl, back through the Queen Victoria gardens, Federation square, St. Paul's Cathedral, CBD laneways and arcades (Block arcade, Degraves street), Bourke street mall, Melbourne Central & Shot tower, State Library reading room (esp. balconies), Queen Victoria market, through CBD to the river, Polly Woodside, Jeff shed, Crown Casino & Southbank, etc.

  • @Superted0011
    @Superted0011 Před rokem

    Welcome to our home! Thanks for doing the tour - I've been meaning to do it for years. One of those great things only tourists bother to do.
    Booking my ticket for next weekend.
    Cheers.

  • @FloridaStrayDog
    @FloridaStrayDog Před rokem +1

    I did the same tour when I visited Australia a few years ago. Really enjoyed seeing it again through your video. Love Aussie Rules! Did you see the Sports Hall of Fame underneath as well?

  • @jemxs
    @jemxs Před rokem

    Wow you've seen more of it than I have! The views are great from anywhere. In 1995 the southern stand was being made so half the stands were gone. I was sitting on the roof of a toilet block at the top of the old northern stand, 100m straight down to the ground outside and in the other direction the best view of Mickey McGuane's 7 bounce and goal against Carlton.

  • @bernadettelanders7306

    I thoroughly enjoyed that, it was fascinating and amazing as I’ve never been to the MCG, ok, shame on me lol. I thought for you Rob and Charlie the connection and mention of the UK history that is still a part of the MCG was great. Even heard something about Lawn Bowls.
    Great vid, going to watch it again 👍

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem +1

      apparently there is a lawn bowls club linked to melbourne and the mcg

    • @bernadettelanders7306
      @bernadettelanders7306 Před rokem

      @@CharlieandRob yes my ears pricked up when they mentioned Lawn bowls, and I thought of you.

  • @lasermodeler
    @lasermodeler Před rokem

    Yep, I noticed the guy who constantly broke in and disrupted the Guide's script. I first visited the MCG for the Olympic Games in 1956. It actually housed more people then because the laws of the day allowed standing room. Today, everyone must be seated. I think the largest recorded crowd was 120,000. I also worked there for many years under bay 13, supplying 100 plus lolly boys. I think I was there for at least 6 grand finals, but I never saw the ground because we were so busy. Things are certainly different now as your video clearly indicates. Well done and lovely to watch.

  • @jesuschrist7169
    @jesuschrist7169 Před rokem

    Great to see brother and sister getting along so well.

  • @gymrat2647
    @gymrat2647 Před rokem

    Pretty cool and interesting video of the MCG being one of my many favourite cricket grounds in the world.

  • @Hukahey
    @Hukahey Před rokem +1

    Well I hope you enjoyed the energy watching the Swans win by one point. And wow you guys are so lucky to get to a grand final and Covid stuffed my chance of seeing my team win when for the first time ever the GF was held in Perth. Have fun and sorry about the weather this week ha ha

  • @neilgayleard3842
    @neilgayleard3842 Před rokem

    I have done the tour, afl, and boxing day test. All great fun.

  • @cherylb309
    @cherylb309 Před rokem

    I have done the Etihad stadium tour but not the MCG as yet. Great to see you & Charlie enjoying your holiday down under 😊

  • @TA-wg9oi
    @TA-wg9oi Před rokem +1

    That's hilarious......You know, I thought the same when I heard him talk and talk over the lady..Takes all types to make the world go round I guess.
    Glad you are both having a fantastic time in Oz.
    Now, you best take Charlie shopping!..

  • @elisahelen
    @elisahelen Před rokem

    Good review guys. Really liked it.

  • @Othraerir
    @Othraerir Před rokem

    looks like you'll be back there again next week, well done, it was a cracking game. the mcg is amazing.

  • @paulkilleen3526
    @paulkilleen3526 Před rokem

    glad you enjoyed the g Used to be on the maintenance crew for the ground lot of memories came flooding back best view is from level 2 but nothing beats a light tower after you get your breath back

  • @shaundgb7367
    @shaundgb7367 Před rokem +4

    Interesting. Never been on this tour but actually been to the football and cricket at the ground probably over 100 times.
    I'll have to do the tour one day as I'd love to see what the area looked like before the oval was there.
    I went to the game last night and generally I like to see somewhere toward the centre view so can see up both ends and I look an elevated view so more often than not I sit up the top stand. As you said, if you at ground level and towards a pocket of one end it harder to see what going on up the other end. On the other hand when you up close you can sense the actual pace and physical bumps a lot more than up near the top.
    In Sydney it is a much smaller ground and you will see up a lot closer and distance from centre to goals is less distance. Sydney is more like a circle than oval.
    You see a lot more by being at the ground than you do on tv. On television you only see where the ball goals. At the ground you can see behind, in front, to the side and everything. Have fun today and C'mon the Swannies!!! Kill those Pies...

  • @ozozoz6
    @ozozoz6 Před rokem

    Pleased , that you were pleased !!! Enjoy all of your trip here ... ;-)

  • @nickmaguire4914
    @nickmaguire4914 Před rokem

    Nice one Rob and Charli!
    You will get a completely different idea of the game when you see it live especially with a bit of height. You will be able to watch the players running into space and how the ball is kicked to where they are going to be not where they are! You'll be able to see the mis-matches and overlaps, when players are free and you'll wonder why their team mates don't see them, but it's so much harder at ground level. Tactics might seem a bit more obvious to you. TV shows so much of the micro and you will see the macro.
    Enjoy the game tonight!

  • @mikecassap
    @mikecassap Před rokem

    Well done guys enjoy what Melbourne has to offer there’s plenty of sites funny things to do cheap so don’t get caught out

  • @Bobbydazzlla
    @Bobbydazzlla Před rokem

    Exactly how I felt the first time I went to the MCG. You hear that it's the biggest cricket ground and the capacity but when you get there it's quite a compact looking ground. Easy to see everything on the boundary as well.

  • @susanburns276
    @susanburns276 Před rokem

    Found the channel 👍, I relate whole heartily Charlie 🤭 looking forward to seeing you both in Adelaide Wednesday guy's 👍🇭🇲

  • @chelsoz5563
    @chelsoz5563 Před rokem

    At the end of the video you mention about sitting in the front row, being close to the players but can’t see the rest of the ground.. here in Perth, Optus stadium was designed so that the front row is higher of the ground (you may have seen it at freo and eagles games).. it actually makes a bit impact on how much you can see..
    Also you did a tour, I hope you made it to the museum after? Has so much more amazing memorabilia in it, including original footy guernseys from the late 1800s, olympic medals from 1900/1904 etc.. absolutely amazing museum

  • @TheGreatLordDufus
    @TheGreatLordDufus Před rokem +1

    That is why the coaches boxes are elevated. The view is clearer slightly above ground level, tactically and for simply not having to see through perhaps 20 players in one area.
    While you can see from one end to the other, making out what is happening really requires use of the screens. Everything is quite small that far away. You can tell which team - sometimes which player - has the ball, etc, but detail is lost (at least for my eyes). That's true at ground level or from on high. They are very good views for a big stadium and playing surface. Let's face it the secret to good views in stadiums design goes back at least to the Romans.

  • @trentbryar7608
    @trentbryar7608 Před rokem

    The thing i like the most about sitting up high in the stands is that sometimes you can see how the play is going to unfold before it actually happens.

  • @ryankincade
    @ryankincade Před rokem

    Fun fact… Back in the 1970s, before any of the new stands were built, they sometimes squeezed in around 120,000 people - standing room only!

  • @jenniferharrison8915
    @jenniferharrison8915 Před rokem

    Extraordinary, I've never been there, too busy!! Now I must see this, I love history and sport (cricket most, Olympics, Comm Games) and these buildings are a very special mix of modern engineering, history and facts! The woman guide was incredible, still excited, loving her job, truly knowledgeable! My bucket list is getting longer, thanks guys! 🤗

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      The guide really was amazing and made the experience better with her knowledge

  • @chrisbutton9974
    @chrisbutton9974 Před rokem

    I'm a Hobartian and been over to the MCG many times.
    It's spectacular imo and glad you enjoyed it!

  • @DroneKingsInDarwin
    @DroneKingsInDarwin Před rokem +1

    Ahh the G. Was fortunate enough to be here a few times the day after a AFL Grand Final back when the grandstands are being demolished. Still an amazing place to be in even empty.

  • @sheraleemurdie3637
    @sheraleemurdie3637 Před rokem

    Grade 6 school camp memories, went on the MCG tour many many years ago.
    Maybe should now take my little ones one day. 🤔

  • @tbonesfishies1797
    @tbonesfishies1797 Před rokem +2

    Hey guys hope you both having a great time in Australia, great tour of the MCG & hope you have fun at the footy, but have you had our meat pie or sausage roll or a piece of pavlova yet 😁👍.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      Not yet! I can't wait for Pavlova as it's my favourite!

  • @ZigZagArtStudio
    @ZigZagArtStudio Před rokem

    I'm with Charlie on this one! Never been to MCG and probably never will (not all Aussies are sports mad!) But I still found this interesting so thanks for posting 😊👍

  • @ianwhite1858
    @ianwhite1858 Před rokem +1

    Did this tour a few years ago, pretty cool. The adelaide oval one is great too, going up in the old scoreboard is awesome. Being a little elevated at the footy gives you a greater understanding of player movement etc that you just don't get on the telly. I guess you'll find out tonight. Have a great night and go swannies. As an adelaide supporter I'm predisposed to barrack for the non Victorian team.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      It was a great game last night - absolutely AMAZING to watch!
      Looking forward to our trip to the oval as well!

  • @matthewcullen1298
    @matthewcullen1298 Před rokem

    So good to see you guys in Australia and enjoying your time here so much. Hope to see you come back to spend a few weeks in Queensland. So much to see you will need some time. Just remember to seek proper advice and read the signs before going in the water. Unfortunately there are some real nasty critters in the water in certain parts particularly the further north you go. Look forward to seeing your vids

  • @jameswatson6752
    @jameswatson6752 Před rokem

    Welcome to my home town. I’ve been to the G with 90k at a hawks v cats game. Hell of a venue. Hopefully the weather improves for you. Need to come for a Boxing Day test match. Amazing experience

  • @EvParaPanic
    @EvParaPanic Před rokem

    Glad you absolutely loved the mighty MCG it’s the best stadium in the world. 🖤❤️🏉
    One of the best games to be at is Anzac Day between Essendon and Collingwood 95,000+ and the minutes silence you can hear a pin drop. Breath taking atmosphere

  • @cjw9257
    @cjw9257 Před rokem

    Now I’ve been on the tour,thank you

  • @inodesnet
    @inodesnet Před rokem

    I’ve always wanted to go. One bit of interesting trivia is that from 1956 the MCG held world record attendance of 104,400 for a baseball. It would take just over 1/2 a century for the record to be broken by an exhibition game between the Dodgers and Red Sox in 2008 in LA.
    The record for AFL though at MCG was the 1970 grand final which had an attendance record of 121,696.

  • @PhoenixNB
    @PhoenixNB Před rokem

    Welcome to Melbourne great that you enjoyed the tour. I have done this with a school group. Just felt a bit ripped when they said we were on the ground of MCG but in fact you were on the fake turf of the boundary line. On ground to me is to step on the living grass.

  • @top40researcher31
    @top40researcher31 Před rokem +1

    your dream has come true i hope you enjoyed the tour and find it trivial

  • @letsnotargue
    @letsnotargue Před rokem

    Welcome to melb and oz enjoy