Mitcham can claim to be the oldest existing club in the world, being formed in 1685, and their ground is certainly one of the oldest In the 19th century Australian touring sides would stay at the famous Cricketers pub, which overlooks the green, and practise on there in the day. The present pavilion was built in 1904 and is unusual in that it is separated from the ground by a main road presenting certain logistical issues to players. Whereas the venue was once in the leafy country, it is now in the middle of a very congested area.
Martin Williamson