 A loyal clubman , Trumble served on the committee of the Melbourne Cricket Club ( MCC ) from 1900 – 01 to 1910 – 11 and was made a life member in 1904 . In 1911 he resigned from the bank to become MCC club secretary ; a position he held for 27 years until his death . In this role , he played a leading part in reconciling the club and the Victorian Cricket Association after a period of some friction between the two bodies . He was instrumental in attracting quality cricketers to the club including Bert Ironmonger , whom Trumble saw play on a visit to Queensland . During his term as secretary , the Melbourne Cricket Ground was expanded to a capacity of over 70 @,@ 000 spectators . 
