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| | Cricinfo - Grounds - W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) |
 | | The WACA (Western Australian Cricket Ground), which is built on old swamp land, has been the home to many sports, including AFL, rugby (both codes) and soccer, but its real fame is as a cricket ground. |
 | | The WACA staged its first Test in 1970-71 and soon established a reputation for being a fast and hard track, and that has continued right to today. |
 | | But the future of the WACA has been increasingly under the spotlight and despite investment in the spectator accommodation, the switch of AFL to the nearby purpose-built Subiaco Oval (capacity 43,000) has led to serious financial issues and the WACA struggles to pay its way. |
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