In 1956 , licensed venues in Melbourne closed at six o ' clock .
The matches provided patrons a location to have a drink after six o'clock ; this made these matches very attractive , and the seven matches were attended by an average of 20,000 + patrons .
In 1956 , licensed venues in Melbourne closed at six o ' clock , so the matches provided patrons a location to have a drink after six o'clock ; this made these matches very attractive , and the seven matches were attended by an average of 20,000 + patrons .