49ers' Melbourne Visit Fulfills Long-Awaited Dream for Australian Fans
The San Francisco 49ers, Australia's most popular NFL team since the era of Joe Montana and Jerry Rice, are making a highly anticipated visit to Melbourne, much to the delight of their dedicated fanbase.
Nick Wagoner Sep 10, 2026, 01:23 PM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In over a decade with the company, Nick has led ESPN's coverage of the Niners' 2019 and 2023 Super Bowl run, Colin Kaepernick's protest, the Rams making Michael Sam the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL, Sam's subsequent pursuit of a roster spot and the team's relocation and stadium saga. Follow on X
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