Account of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) over the years. Uses anecdotes, personal recollection and history to describe the ebb and flow of famous and infamous lives, social, spiritual and political currents, feats and great sporting encounters. Framed by the 2002 AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and Brisbane, after which the MCG began its transformation. Includes photos, select bibliography and index. Author is winner of the New South Wales, Victorian and Queensland Premiers' Literary Awards and the Gold Medal of the Australian Literature Society. His previous titles include 'Louisa' and 'As the Story Goes'.