Lions Letter: The 'G will convert non-believers into devoted fans on Saturday

The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the Lions' second test against Australia.

AINT NOTHING BUT A G THING: The British and Irish Lions arrive for the Captain's Run at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire.

The trams on the way out from Flinders Street Station were busy on Thursday evening as fans from Hawthorn and Carlton made their regular pilgrimage to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for their weekly dose of the AFL.

We know it as Aussie Rules and to supporters of this city’s nine professional AFL teams in this sports-mad city, their destination is simply “The ‘G”.