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The Junction Oval is rich with Melbourne sporting history and as far as grounds go, sits high on the footy ground ladder
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St.Kilda Road office buildings tower over the Junction Oval where the likes of Bernie 'Superboot' Quinlan once roamed
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The Kevin Murray Stand is now home to the administration of the Melbourne Football Club in the AFL
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The highest score here was in round 13 1983 when Fitzroy kicked 34.16.220 to North Melbourne's 10.10.70.
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The record attendance at the ground was 46,973 for a round five clash between St.Kilda and Carlton in 1950
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The quality of the Junction Oval surface and it's proximity to public transport made it a favourite with VFL officials
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Not long after the 1944 Grand Final an asphalt cycling track was removed to allow fans to view games from an embankment.
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The ground has been used for many VFA Grand Finals as well as the old Sheffield Shield cricket and amateur football.
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Fitzroy played at the Junction Oval between 1970-84; St.Kilda's last game here was against Geelong in the final round of 1964
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