The most famous events staged in East Melbourne nearly all revolve around a rich history and culture of sporting prowess at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, or MCG as it is affectionately known. Watch a game of Melbourne’s most popular football code; the AFL, spend a day at the cricket or just revel in the history of countless football grand finals or relive the 1956 Olympic Games and 2006 Commonwealth Games, which were both staged at this iconic Melbourne land mark.