Michael Tuck Stand

The Micheal Tuck Stand is an Art deco style Grandstand located at Glenferrie Oval in Hawthorn.

• Construction: The stand was designed by architect Stuart Calder and completed in 1938. It was built to replace an inadequate wooden stand after Hawthorn entered the VFL senior ranks.
• Architectural Style: It is celebrated as one of Australia’s premier "Moderne" style buildings, featuring a distinctive red brick exterior, curved canopy, and a nautical appearance with glass bricks and rounded forms^[2].
• Renaming (1990): Originally known as the "Red Brick Stand," it was renamed in honour of Hawthorn legend Michael Tuck as he approached the end of his record-breaking 426-game career^[3].

Heritage Status (1992): The stand was added to the Victorian Heritage Register due to its architectural significance and its role in illustrating the status the club sought within the league^[2].

• Dormancy (2006–2023): After Hawthorn moved its administrative and training base to Waverley Park in 2006, the stand remained largely under-utilised and fell into some disrepair for nearly two decades.

In 2026, The city of Boroondara announced a $30 million dollar refurbishment to the Micheal Tuck Stand and Glenferrie Oval^[4]. The refurbishment includes:

• Structural Preparations: Boroondara Council has completed initial works, including installing beams, propping internal concrete columns, and laying the slab for new community spaces on the first level^[5].
• Heritage Preservation: The old timber grandstand seats have been removed for storage with plans to reuse them as part of the heritage preservation^[6].
• Future Use: The redevelopment aims to transform the space into a community hub for women’s football, cricket, and other community activities^[7].
• Community Consultation: Council engaged in community consultations in August and September 2025 regarding the draft designs for the revitalised stand^[8].

The Micheal tuck stand served as the headquarters for the Hawthorn Football Club for nearly 70 years until they moved in the early 1990s. It is often remembered for hosting club, trainer, and community events^[9].