It’s the ground – more so than whoever is playing on it – which is these days the talking point. I can recall when it was devoid of grass, mostly ‘boasting’ patches and foreign matter. But that was then, the 50s, 60s and 70s. Today, many rate the surface equal, if not better, than the prized Queen Elizabeth Oval in the CBD of Bendigo, one of Australia’s most historical cities. The main oval at Catherine McAuley College, Junortoun, is picture perfect. – to the eyes and the feet.