This was the first of several "kickabouts" held that year involving members of the Melbourne Cricket Club, including Wills, Bryant, W. J. Hammersley and J. B. Thompson. Trees were used as goalposts and play typically lasted an entire afternoon.
In that year, several "kickabouts" were organized by the Melbourne Cricket Club, with members like Wills, Bryant, W. J. Hammersley, and J. B. Thompson participating. These events featured games played using trees as goalposts and typically lasted for an entire afternoon.