Windy Hill was Essendon Football Club's home ground for nearly 70 years, from 1922 to 1991, serving as the venue for countless Bombers victories and hosting some of the most passionate supporter atmospheres in VFL/AFL history. The ground witnessed Essendon's dominant years, including multiple premierships and a sustained period of competitive excellence.
Located in the heart of Essendon's traditional heartland, Windy Hill became deeply embedded in the club's identity and local community culture. The ground's smaller capacity and intimate atmosphere created a unique character that distinguished it from larger Melbourne venues, though this also eventually limited its commercial potential.
Essendon's move to the larger and more modern Melbourne Cricket Ground signalled the club's ambition to operate at a higher level, effectively ending Windy Hill's AFL era in 1991.
Windy Hill's closure marked a significant shift in Essendon's history, as the club moved toward major venues better suited to the modern AFL. The ground now operates as an administrative and training base for the Bombers, preserving its connection to the club while serving different purposes than its illustrious AFL past.