The club itself, founded in 1838, was inexpensive to set up, just like many clubs, it just needed a commitee.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground was originally purchased in 1853 for £3875.
The "G" has undergone many improvements over the years since, & no doubt will have more to come.
A recent notable addition is the four light towers.
Melbourne Cricket Club was created in 1838.
the Melbourne cricket club!
the Melbourne cricket club!
Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club was created in 1862.
because the Melbourne Cricket Club players had nothing to do during winter
Cricket
Manchester United is the biggest sporting club in the world in terms of members. The world renown football/soccer club has 193,000 members in the U.K. and about 53 million world wide the Melbourne Cricket club has 99,932 members. Remember, 'fans' and 'members' are two different groups. From what I can find, the answer to the question is the Melbourne Cricket Club.
Cricket Club!
Melbourne Club was created in 1839.
The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed the Bombers, play their home games at either the Eitihad Stadium or the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The club itself is headquartered in Essendon, Australia.
Melbourne Celtic Club was created in 1887.
Marylebone Cricket Club