San Francisco 49ers coach backs Melbourne game after earlier doubts

Kyle Shanahan backed the 49ers' historic MCG game, reversing his earlier doubts about the trip.

Why it mattersMore preparation time could give the 49ers an edge over the Rams.

AustraliaThis is the first regular-season NFL game played in Australia; the 49ers' smooth arrival and acclimatisation could shape how future American sports teams approach Melbourne games.

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A panoramic view of the Melbourne Cricket Ground packed with tens of thousands of spectators during an AFL match, showing the oval green field, tiered grandstands wrapping the full

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Purdy faces Myles Garrett's viral threat in MCG clash

Brock Purdy's 49ers face the LA Rams at the MCG on Friday, with Myles Garrett primed after viral training footage.

Why it mattersGarrett's viral preparation and Purdy's poise set up a compelling duel between two top competitors on an Australian stage.

49ers football players in uniform gathered on sideline during game

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Rams and 49ers pit opposite jet-lag strategies against each other in Melbourne

The Rams arrive 24 hours before kickoff, while the 49ers arrived a week early to acclimatise.

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San Francisco 49ers coach backs Melbourne game after earlier doubts

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Purdy faces Myles Garrett's viral threat in MCG clash

Rams and 49ers pit opposite jet-lag strategies against each other in Melbourne

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