Glenferrie Oval, Sports venue in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Glenferrie Oval is a sports venue in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia, used for Australian rules football and recreation. The ground is bordered by the Belgrave/Lilydale railway line and nearby side streets, with the Michael Tuck Stand grandstand and a large scoreboard at the eastern end.
Glenferrie Oval opened in 1905 as the Hawthorn City Sports Ground and became the home of the Hawthorn Football Club from 1906 to 1973. The ground was later used for training and administration until 2006, and the Michael Tuck Stand was added to the Victorian Heritage Register in 1992.
The Michael Tuck Stand, with its Moderne style, is a visible landmark that recalls the ground's long association with the Hawthorn Football Club. Supporters still gather here for premiership celebrations, keeping a link to the club's past.
The ground is open to the public and can be reached on foot from Glenferrie station. Visitors should check local signage for any area closures during events or maintenance.
The ground was once widened and lengthened in 1922 to its current dimensions, taking in former outer reserve land. The Michael Tuck Stand, built in 1938, was originally known as the grandstand and later renamed after a club great.
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