"the 'G'" meaning in English

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          "text": "When Ted Hopkins wrote his eulogy to the ‘G’ for The Herald Sun, 1 April 1995, he described it as a place where stories are created and legends made, a place of epic footy and mega-concerts that contribute richly to every Melburnian’s general sense of well-being.",
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          "ref": "2001, Jay Newman, Biblical religion and family values: a problem in the philosophy of culture, Greenwood Publishing Group, page 101:",
          "text": "The multigenerational families throughout Australia file off to the footy (again the word football seemed too difficult to say so the word was shortened; the Melbourne Cricket Ground was reduced to the MCG but that was shortened to the “G” – the next permutation will probably be just the sound “gah”) every Saturday afternoon be it Aussie Rules or Rugby.",
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          "ref": "2005, Garrie Hutchinson, Best Australian Sports Writing 2004, Black Inc., pxii:",
          "text": "And 52 years after Carlton’s failed bid, home games will be shared between the ‘G’ and the Dome.",
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          "ref": "2008, Donna Wheeler, Lonely Planet Melbourne and Victoria City Guide, Lonely Planet, page 67:",
          "text": "It’s one of the great sporting venues, and for many Australians the ‘G’ is hallowed ground.",
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