Croydon Common Athletic Ground railway workers football club. During the time that Crystal Palace played League football at The Nest, it was common for many spectators to purchase a platform ticket at the adjoining Selhurst Station, and watch matches from Platform 1, as this was cheaper than the match admission price and afforded an elevated clear view of all of the ground. The site of The Nest is now a train depot for the rail company Southern. The only confirmed remaining trace of the ground is the front boundary wall along Selhurst Road, opposite the railway station. There is some conjecture amongst historians regarding
Albert Park Football Club the Club sometimes struggled to get the minimum 16 players afield at noon. However it was deemed an essential part of the Club’s future. 1963 - ANZ BANK FOOTBALL CLUB RELOCATES TO FLINDERS PARK Home ground transferred from Albert Park to Flinders Park, Batman Avenue. Now known as Melbourne Park, this was a very central location, with dual changing facilities, which also serviced Old Scotch Collegians at their adjacent oval. Despite some shortcomings in the facilities such as coldness generated from open mesh windows and door etc. this was a very convenient location which served the Club well until 1978