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Gardiner Stand

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Gardiner Stand

History of the Gardiner Stand

The stand, named after President John Gardiner, was completed in 1912 at a cost of 4572 pounds to hold 1400 people. The cricket club paid 600 pounds while the football club contributed the balance.

It is the second-oldest surviving grandstand at the old VFL venues, behind the one at Fitzroy.

Links

Articles: Landmark: The Alderman Gardiner Stand, Princes Park | The Gardiner Stand Frank Stapley's Grand Design

Blueseum: John Gardiner | Princes Park

Gallery

Gardiner 21May05 2355.jpg21 May 2005, Farewell to Optus Oval game: Pre-match celebrations, featuring 16 premiership cups

Gardiner 21May05 2378.jpg21 May 2005, Farewell to Optus Oval game: 1st quarter, opening bounce

Gardiner 21May05 2373.jpg21 May 2005, Farewell to Optus Oval game: Teams line up for the national anthem prior to the start of the match

Gardiner 21May05 2419.jpg21 May 2005, Farewell to Optus Oval game: 4th quarter, opening bounce

Gardiner 21May05 2376.jpg21 May 2005, Farewell to Optus Oval game: Toss of the coin

Gardiner 21May05 2449.jpg21 May 2005, Farewell to Optus Oval game

Gardiner stand 4 July 1942

Gardiner Stand Lacework.

View from the Gardiner Stand.

Gardiner Stand.

The Gardiner Stand 1913

Gardiner Stand 1930s

Councillor Frank Stapley Image

Gardiner17 Image

LordMayor OpeningImage

Opening Stand Image

Gallery

Last updated by Jamie Sanderson · 30 September 2026