72 yrs ago August 18th 1951The Dons played their first ever league game their opponents were Wakefield Trinity,the official attendance was given as 7,600 but it was estimated around 10.000 spectators attended the game.The troubles started when the six turnstiles into the ground could not cope with the masses queuing to get in.Some fans in frustration broke down part of the perimeter fencing it is estimated that around 2000 gained easy free access into the ground.
the Dons won the game 10-3 Tries Guest & Tynan 2 Goals Griffiths.
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