MCC Military Veterans' Group

The MCC Military Veterans' Group is formed as a group of the Melbourne Cricket Club and is subject to its rules and regulations.

An applicant to Full Membership must be a member of the Melbourne Cricket Club and be eligible to be a Service Member of an approved ex-service organisation.

An applicant for Associate membership must be a member of the Melbourne Cricket Club and provide evidence that the applicant has a family member or friend who was, or is, a member of the Defence Services.

Each applicant must complete an application form. The committee shall receive all applications, and may reject any application not conforming to these requirements.

The group holds three lunches a year generally during March, June and October (also the date of the Annual General Meeting). Luncheons generally take place in the Members' Dining Room. Our 2023 October Luncheon featured guest speaker, Gwen Cherne. To read more about Gwen's address, please click here.

The Military Veterans’ Group has been honoured by the acceptance of invitations to address our group luncheons by many leading Australians including sportsmen and women, politicians, historians, Military Leaders and other leaders in many fields of endeavour.

Annual General Meeting

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Melbourne Cricket Club Military Veterans’ Group will be held in the Hans Ebeling Room, Level 2, MCC Members’ Reserve, at 1130 hrs, Wednesday October 11, 2023.

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ANZAC Eve and ANZAC Day: Ticketing arrangements for MCC serving and ex-service personnel

We are pleased to invite you to join us at the MCG for the ANZAC Day Eve match between Richmond and Melbourne, or the traditional ANZAC Day clash between Essendon and Collingwood.

MCC 50-Year, Full, Restricted or Provisional members who are current or ex-service personnel are entitled to bring one guest (Annual Guest card holder, another member, or complimentary ticket holder) with them to attend either the Richmond v Melbourne OR the Essendon v Collingwood match in Round 7 of the 2024 AFL Premiership Season.

*Note: members cannot take up this ticket offer in conjunction with their existing MCC membership entitlement of two (2) visitor tickets.

Members will be able to apply for tickets for their chosen match from 10.00am on Tuesday April 2 until 5.00pm on Thursday April 11. Tickets can be requested by completing the online application form via the Military Veterans Group page on the MCC website (subject to capacity) and providing the required evidence of eligibility.

The Hans Ebeling Room will be reserved exclusively for MCC current and ex-service people and a guest. The room is located on Level 2, behind seating bay N37. It will be a great place to catch up with friends and enjoy a beverage and light refreshments.

*Due to room capacity, please note additional guests cannot be accommodated in the room.

Members will be eligible to access a Long Room pass for their guest to access the Long Room on the day (subject to dress standards).

One drink voucher per attendee will be provided (one per member and one per guest) to redeem a beverage of their choice in the Hans Ebeling Room or Long Room. Drinks included will be beer, house wine, sparkling wine and soft drink. Long Room passes and drink vouchers will be available for members to collect on the day of their chosen game outside the Hans Ebeling Room.

Members’ Reserve dress standards are acceptable in the Hans Ebeling Room for both matches (jacket and tie not required for access), however members should note the additional standard of dress required for the Long Room, which can be viewed here.

Reserved seating will be available within the 50-Year members seating bay N42, for 50-Year members and their guest, or seating bay N37 on Level 2. Other guests are not permitted in this area.

Further information about the arrangements can be found online at www.mcc.org.au, or if you have any further queries please contact Membership Services on 9657 8888 or via email membership@mcc.org.au.

2024 Functions

We look forward to seeing you at the MCG in 2024. Please see attached the Military Veterans' Group function dates for the year. Please note, dates are subject to change.

Military Veterans' Group Tie

The Military Veterans' Group tie incorporates the traditional Club colours of red, white and blue. Our unique war service connection is demonstrated by the association of the Australian Joint Services Crest and MCC logos.

Please click here to view an order form.

Contacts

Military Veterans' Group
PO Box 175
East Melbourne VIC 8002
Phone: 0417 533 307

Office bearers

Chairman: Roger W Greene OAM JP (0411 431 189)
Deputy Chairman: Michael Annett (0438 285 214)
Secretary: Roger Schie (0417 533 307)
Treasurer: Ivo Sist (0408 032 582)