Purchase a ticket and join the fans at a game at Whitten Oval Social Venue. If there's nothing scheduled while you're in the area, you might like to check if there's a guided tour of the facilities.
You'll soon see why this Footscray sporting facility is popular with travelers. If you're looking for other things to keep you busy, Crown Casino, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Fed Square are in this area as well. They won't take you long to get to from Whitten Oval Social Venue.