Euroa Memorial Oval
Interactive map of Euroa Memorial Oval | |
| Address | Dunn St Euroa, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36°44′46″S 145°34′30″E / 36.74615550697721°S 145.57496793105403°E |
| Operator | Euroa Oval Committee[1] |
| Record attendance | 7,500 (Carlton vs Hawthorn, 14 June 1952) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1884 |
| Construction cost | A$400,000 (redevelopment)[2] |
| Tenants | |
| Euroa Football Club (GVL) Euroa Cricket Club (Cricket Shepparton) | |
| Website | |
| euroamemorialoval.com.au | |
Memorial Oval (also known as Euroa Memorial Oval) is an Australian rules football and cricket venue located in the Victorian town of Euroa.[3][4] It also serves as a multi-purpose function centre.[5][6]
As of 2026, it is the home of the Euroa Football Club in the Goulburn Valley League (GVL) and the Euroa Cricket Club in the Cricket Shepparton competition.[7][8]
History
In 1884, the forest was cleared to make way for the construction of the ground (originally known as Euroa Cricket Ground or Euroa Oval).[9] A plaque was planted near the main gates to commemorate the coronation of King George V in 1911.[9]
During the 1952 season, Euroa Oval hosted a Victorian Football League (VFL) match between Carlton and Hawthorn as part of an effort from the Australian National Football Council to promote the VFL across Australia.[10][11] Carlton won the match by 37 points in front of a crowd of 7,500 people.[12][13]
Redevelopment works began in 2013 to improve the ground's lighting and amenities, along with the conversion of the George Hunter Room into a multi-purpose conference and function centre.[2][14]
References
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- ^ a b "Planning continues for Euroa oval revamp". ABC News. 11 April 2013. Archived from the original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
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- ^ Smyrk, Katherine (31 May 2022). "Euroa develops climate-smart plan to use wastewater to keep the town's grass green". ABC News. Archived from the original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Russell, Duncan (1 September 2017). "Euroa celebrates 125 years of service". Country Fire Authority. Archived from the original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Godsmark, Dan (30 October 2025). "Hall of famer Cathryn Fitzpatrick inspires Euroa Secondary College". Farmer News. Archived from the original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Haigh, Gideon (26 December 2020). "A cricket ground to be proud of in Euroa". The Australian. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
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- ^ a b "Heritage". Visit Euroa. Archived from the original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ De Bolfo, Tony (17 August 2017). "When Carlton met Hawthorn at Euroa". Carlton Football Club. Archived from the original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Allsop, Richard (4 May 2022). "Footy Flashbacks: The anniversary of a legend's debut". Hawthorn Football Club. Archived from the original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ "Carlton's big men swamp young Hawks". Sporting Globe. 14 June 1952. p. 11. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Talbot, Christoper (19 August 2016). "A look back at some of footy's bizarre playing venues". Herald Sun. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "2014–15 Annual Report" (PDF). Strathbogie Shire Council. 30 June 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.