The removal of General Admission seating on the lower level for all international cricket games at the MCG in 2008 impacted the character of Bay 13. Patrons could no longer spontaneously join their friends in the Bay 13 hijinks as in past years. Coupled with a security crackdown, this has caused not only hooliganism but also the famous MCG atmosphere to decline at international cricket matches in Melbourne. In 2019 the Bay 13 area was replaced with a "Boundary Social" area with higher-priced tickets, a dress code and a private bar.