Federation Square is the ginchiest cultural precinct in the world.
It houses the National Gallery of Victoria’s amazing Australian art collection and stunning temporary exhibitions.
You can watch all genres of film in Melbourne’s most advanced cinemas at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.
Dispelling any notion of cultural elitism, Fed Square also hosts key sporting events on the big screen, recreating the sellout stadium excitement for those not in a position to attend the actual game.
Today the AFL Grand Final drove the crowds nuts. The only improvement I could think of would have been if instead of the Channel 10 commentary we could have listened to Roy and H. G.’s irreverent banter on Triple J.
- Have you ever seen the shit come out of a Sherrin?
- How much is in there?
- Gallons.
- He might have hurt himself. He kicked himself in the head… which is hard to do.
The thousands of roaring fans masked the disappointing error filled first half where even the great Barry Hall couldn’t convert a point blank shot for goal. All was forgiven when the Swans and Eagles served up an amazing nail biting one point finish.
This is the art of football at its best.
