Deakin Reserve is the main sports ground for the Goulburn Valley — a large turf oval used for cricket and Australian Rules Football. The Greater Shepparton Football Netball Club plays here, and the ground hosts some high-level regional cricket during summer.
If you're in Shepparton on a winter weekend, catching a local football game at Deakin is a genuine slice of regional Victoria. The atmosphere at country football is different from city games — louder, more personal, and played with an intensity that surprises first-timers. The ground is well maintained and has a decent grandstand.