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Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

3 outlets 5 reports Published Sep 7, 2026

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The thought of coming to Australia to play an NFL game didn’t initially appeal to San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, but he and his team have quickly warmed to the idea. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

The thought of coming to Australia to play an NFL game didn’t initially appeal to San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, but he and his team have quickly warmed to the idea.

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Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

The thought of coming to Australia to play an NFL game didn’t initially appeal to San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, but he and his team have quickly warmed to the idea.

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Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

The thought of coming to Australia to play an NFL game didn’t initially appeal to San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, but he and his team have quickly warmed to the idea.

Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

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3 outlets 5 reports Published Sep 7, 2026

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The thought of coming to Australia to play an NFL game didn’t initially appeal to San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, but he and his team have quickly warmed to the idea.S1 S2

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Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

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Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

Incredible food, great coffee – and no crocs: Why the 49ers changed their tune on Melbourne

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