One of the nation's great sporting spectacles, the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, brings out all sorts of weird and wonderful costumes.
The grounds around the 'G play host to a myriad of "mini" test matches as crowds wait to get into the ground.
Big hats - green and gold of course - are the most popular item among fans each year.
Victorian Peter Siddle running in to bowl with a screaming 80,000 Melbournians at his back is one of the most spine tingling parts of Boxing Day.
Zinc cream and Australian flags go together like brandy cream sauce and plum pudding on Boxing Day.
Australian fans take great pride in flying the flag at the 'G - especially if the oppsotion fans are nearby.
The mighty MCG - Australia's great cauldron of atmosphere, excitement and drama - on and off the field.
The great Dennis Lillee celebrates a wicket at the Boxing Day Test in the 1970's.
If you don't spend at least 7 weeks planning your outfit - you're not doing it right.
Bay 13 at the MCG is where the action is for those looking to get right into the action with ball-by-ball chants, sledging and lots of cheering.
Melbourne crowds love a Victorian doing well - unfortunately Dean Jones seemed to have a torrid time in Boxing Day tests. Dismissed here in 1990.
While umbrellas are banned from the 'G due to a safety regulation - umbrella hats however are another matter.
Currently the Australian team's bowling coach, Craig McDermott was known to cause havoc for other teams' batsmen frequently on Boxing Day throughout the 80's and 90s.
People work on their hair for hours before arriving at the MCG.
If the cricket is a bit dull at any stage, cast your eye crowd-ward for plenty of entertainment.
Security keep a close eye on cricket fans at last year's Boxing Day test.
The mexican wave - officially banned - always seems to get a good run at the 'G.
"Morph suits" are a recent addition to the stands on Boxing Day.
Pasty Melbourne crowds make the most of the sunshine on Boxing Day. This usually results in plenty of sunburn later on.
You have to be in full voice to be heard at the MCG on Boxing Day.
It's a bit sad that Ricky Ponting wont be playing in this year's Boxing Day Test - but he might be there in spirit, or cardboard form.
The police do a wonderful job keeping the peace each year.
When all the plastic cups have been used to make the traditional crowd "beer snake" - shoes are always the best option.
Some of the younger fans have to learn the hard way not to go too hard, too early.
Officials hammering in the stumps before Day 1 of last year's Boxing Day Test.
These fans obviously called each other to coordinate fashion options for the big day.
In the old days, real watermelons were sacrificed to make suitable headware for the cricket. These days plastic rip-offs will suffice.