1977
49 years ago
The first World Series Cricket game, a Supertest between Australia and the West Indies, began at VFL Park, Waverley, a ground built for football.
Grounds
2 December
From the archive
- 1912
The SANFL admitted the Gawler Football Association to fill the vacant Barossa zone, but Gawler withdrew before its first season.
State leagues
- 2019
Essendon sold its esports slot in the Oceanic Pro League to a Perth internet provider, ending the Bombers' time in the esports arena.
Clubs
Birthdays
- 1995Sarah Hosking
Richmond, 77 games (2017-2025)
- 2003Neil Erasmus
Fremantle, 66 games (2022-2026)
- 2003Aoife Horisk
Melbourne, 2 games (2026)
Born on this day
- 1937Tassie Johnson
Melbourne, 202 games (1959-1969)
- 1987Paul Puopolo
Hawthorn, 196 games (2011-2020)
- 1964Stephen MacPherson
Footscray, 188 games (1982-1995)
- 1884Alan Belcher
Essendon, 180 games (1904-1919)
- 1958Michael Byrne
Hawthorn, 167 games (1977-1989)
- 1922Billy Deans
Melbourne, 152 games (1941-1950)
- 1995Jess Hosking
Carlton, 61 games (2018-2024)