Subiaco Oval
City of Subiaco
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Subiaco Oval
We stand today on ground that is, quite literally, steeped in the sporting folklore of Western Australia. For over a century, Subiaco Oval was the undisputed home of Australian Rules Football in the West, a colosseum where…
Listen in the app2The Sandover Medal and Early Origins
The story of Subiaco Oval begins long before the AFL era. In 1908, the Subiaco Municipal Council cleared this land to create a recreation ground for a rapidly growing suburb. …
Listen in the app3The AFL Era and the 'House of Pain'
In 1987, the landscape of West Australian football changed forever with the birth of the West Coast Eagles and their entry into the national competition. Subiaco Oval became an AFL fortress. …
Listen in the app4The Historic Subiaco Oval Gates
We now approach the most significant architectural survivors of the original stadium: the historic heritage gates. Located at the northeastern corner, these gates serve as a portal to the past. …
Listen in the app5The Demolition and Reimagining
The decision to move major sporting events to the new Optus Stadium in Burswood marked the end of an era for Subiaco. The subsequent demolition of the grandstands between 2019 and 2020 was a bittersweet moment for many. …
Listen in the app6Mueller Park and the Green Belt
As we walk towards the western edge, we see how Subiaco Oval integrates with Mueller Park. This broader precinct is part of Perth's 'green belt,' a series of parks that provide essential lung capacity for the inner city. …
Listen in the app7Social Impact and the Future of Subi East
The transformation of Subiaco Oval is the centerpiece of the 'Subi East' project, one of the most significant urban renewal programs in Western Australia's history. This final section of our tour explores the future of this area…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our walk across the hallowed turf of Subiaco Oval, I hope you have gained a sense of the immense cultural weight this site carries. We have traveled through the early days of suburban football, the electric…
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What is Subiaco Oval?
Subiaco Oval is a place in City of Subiaco with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | City of Subiaco |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -31.9444, 115.8298 |
| Last updated |
