A corporate box at the MCG is the ultimate in luxury sports entertainment.
I used to view them with some contempt, seeing the concept as a corruption, almost a betrayal of football’s origins.
It probably is those things, but the “super box” is also the way of the world, and if you can’t beat them, join them.
Juliet and I arrived at 12.30pm. Our hostess, Fiona, immediately offered drinks while we checked out the facilities.
There was a dining table with 16 places, a kitchen, toilet and seats overlooking the massive Melbourne Cricket Ground.
We were situated on level 3 overlooking the wing.
Our lunch included oysters, prime beef, lamb, fish, duck, chicken, cooked vegetables and salad.
Dessert and a cheese platter followed.
The windows of the box can be opened on a fine day to catch all the atmosphere.
There’s a TV inside, showing the match, just in case you miss something or can’t see clearly across the ground.
The drinks flowed: beer, wine, champagne, spirits, coffee. Party pies and sausage rolls were served at three-quarter time.
The TV also had Sky Channel for those who wanted to follow the races.
Not a bad way to watch the footy, which incidentally saw Collingwood defeat Melbourne.
Here are a couple of other photos from Melbourne:
The Melbourne Public Baths in Swanston Street.
The Welsh Church in LaTrobe Street.
The toilets overlook the field? Wow! That’s fancy! (I’m being sarcastic, unless, of course, they actually ARE in such a position).
Twitter: mgorey
says:
Now you mention it … the toilet was the only place you couldn’t see the game from.
But anyone who has been caught short in a big crowd at the MCG will know the value of a private loo.