11 December

2002

24 years ago

Demolition of Waverley Park began, after the AFL sold the ground and surrounds to Mirvac for a reported $110 million.

Grounds

From the archive

1912
At Essendon's smoke night, players injured in 1912 were honoured, with E. Cameron, who broke his leg in the final match, handed a cheque for £200 and a gold watch.
W. Busbridge received £150 and a gold watch, and F. O'Shea a cheque of undisclosed size.
Clubs
1940
Don Bradman scored 109 in 73 minutes at the Richmond Cricket Ground in a wartime charity match, with five companies pledging sixpence a run.
The match was played for the Army Physical Training Corps and the Flags for Fighters Fund.
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