An entertaining addition to the ‘G

He promised he would entertain us – and he did exactly that.

Almost one year ago, before the 2022 AFL Grand Final, international pop icon Robbie Williams captivated a crowd of 100,024 in what was the ultimate way to welcome fans back to the MCG for the last day in September – the first Grand Final at the venue since 2019.

The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) Foundation – the philanthropic arm of the MCC – secured the pink suit after successfully bidding on the item as part of the McGrath Foundation’s Pink Test Memorabilia Auction. The MCC Foundation has an ongoing commitment to preserve Australia’s sporting history and enhance access to sport for all Australians.

The MCG is thrilled to now have a piece of this performance on display in time for fans to experience the full spirit of September!

The bright pink Alexander McQueen suit, donated to the McGrath Foundation by Williams himself, can now be seen on display near the entry to the Australian Sports Museum, located inside Gate 3.

The suit is accompanied by footage of Williams' memorable performance of Let Me Entertain You and will be on display until October 15.

MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB (MCC) FOUNDATION

The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), as managers of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and the Australian Sports Museum, is committed to providing meaningful support to the community we operate in.

The Foundation is proud of its work with organisations who help to provide all people with improved access to sport as well as promoting the development of sport throughout Australian communities.

The MCC Foundation’s current community partners include the Bachar Houli Foundation, the National Indigenous Cricket Championships, Melbourne Indigenous Transition School, Santa Teresa Oval Project and the Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund. The MCC Foundation is a not for profit entity and acquires, preserves and displays memorabilia, records and books across the Australian Sports Museum, MCC Museum and MCC Library.

MCG TOURS

Nothing can match the tradition and heritage of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground which was founded on its current site in 1853.

Members of the public can explore the inner sanctum of the MCG, walk on the hallowed arena and in the footsteps of where legends have walked, by taking a guided 75-minute MCG Tour. The tour takes in the MCC’s famous Long Room, MCC Library, player change rooms, cricketers’ viewing room and the Ron Casey Media Centre.

Tours depart every 15 minutes between 10.00am and 3.00pm on non-event days. Please note that the MCG Tour route is subject to room availability. Visitors can also upgrade their MCG Tour ticket to include access to the Australian Sports Museum where they can revisit magic moments of green and gold glories.

For more information or to book tickets, please click here.

ABOUT THE MCGRATH FOUNDATION

The McGrath Foundation’s mission is to ensure that no one goes through breast cancer without the care of a breast care nurse.

They raise funds to support people with breast cancer by providing specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses where they are most needed across Australia.

The McGrath Foundation currently funds 193 nurses who provide essential physical and emotional support for free to anyone experiencing breast cancer and their families from diagnosis and throughout their treatment.

For more information or to donate, visit www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au.