NFL journalist Grant Cohn explores AFL and Australian culture

American sports journalist Grant Cohn arrived in Australia and attended an AFL match despite knowing almost nothing about the sport.

Why it mattersThe LA Rams and 49ers game at the MCG is bringing American athletes and journalists to Australian football and culture.

AustraliaAFL gains international exposure as American journalists and NFL players experience and comment on the sport before the first ever American NFL regular-season game on Australian soil.

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Sam Mitchell. A man wearing a blue and gold West Coast Eagles staff polo shirt walks across a football oval during a match, holding papers in one hand, with other team staff visible behind him.

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Sam Mitchell accidentally outs secret AFL coaches group chat

Sam Mitchell revealed on live TV that all 18 AFL coaches run a private group chat through the Coaches Association.

Why it mattersIt reveals how AFL coaches stay connected privately outside public view, offering a glimpse into the support network between rival teams.