Eligibility
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.
Application and Group Forms
Military Veterans’ Group Application Form
Each applicant must complete an application form. The committee shall receive all applications, and may reject any application not conforming to these requirements.
Military Veteran’s 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.
ANZAC Eve and ANZAC Day 2026
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 and Melbourne OR the Essendon and Collingwood match in Round 7 of the 2026 AFL 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 their chosen match from 10:00am AEDT Monday March 16 until 11:59pm AEDT Sunday March 22 (subject to capacity).
Applications are now closed.
Further Information - ANZAC Arrangements
Seating and Tickets
Reserved seats and complimentary tickets will be sent from Ticketek via SMS and will be received by 5:00pm AEST on Wednesday April 15.
The Hans Ebeling Room will be reserved exclusively for MCC current and ex-service personnel and one guest. The room is located on Level 2, behind seating section N37.
Please note due to capacity, additional guests cannot be accommodated in the Hans Ebeling Room or seating sections.
Dress Standards
Members’ Reserve dress standards are acceptable in the Hans Ebeling Room for both matches (jacket and tie not required for access). It will be a great place to catch up with friends and enjoy a beverage and light refreshments.
Passes and Drink Vouchers
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 tap 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.
Car Parking in Yarra Park
Australian Disability Parking (ADP) permit holders will be able to pre-book parking via Ticketek from 10:00am Thursday March 26.
Contact
If you have any further queries please contact Membership Services on 9657 8888 or via email membership@mcc.org.au.
Function Schedule
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 Member’s Dining Room.
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.
Please note, this schedule of 2026 Military Veterans’ Group functions is subject to change.
| Date | Function | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday March 4 | March Lunch | 12:00pm to 4:00pm | Members’ Dining Room |
| Wednesday July 8 | July Lunch | 12:00pm to 4:00pm | Members’ Dining Room |
| Wednesday October 7 |
Annual General Meeting & October Lunch |
11:30am to 12:00pm & lunch from 12:00pm to 4:00pm |
Hans Ebeling Room & Members’ Dining Room |
| Friday December 4 | Christmas Party | 6:30pm to 9:30pm | Committee Room |
Contacts
Military Veterans’ Group
PO Box 175
East Melbourne VIC 8002
Peter Osbourne: 0417 806 582
Michael Annett: 0438 285 214
Stewart Robertson: 0407 832 598
Peter Osbourne: 0417 806 582
Ivo Sist: 0408 032 582
