The Rams vs 49ers NFL game recently took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, giving American football fans in Australia a chance to witness a historic event. Among the huge crowd was also a famous face, cricketer Annabel Sutherland who showed off the Shane Warne Stand.
Annabel Sutherland Shares Pictures From Rams vs 49ers NFL Game at MCG
The Rams vs. 49ers NFL game was played at 8:35 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 10, 2026. It marked the first time this American football matchup was played at a cricket ground, with the game taking place at the MCG, widely known as the home of Australian cricket.
Sutherland shared some special pictures from the occasion.
In the first story, it was clear to see how the MCG was transformed into a large American football stadium for this historic game and how it was packed with spectators. The photo also featured players and staff from both teams.
Meanwhile, in the second story, the 24-year-old showed the Shane Warne Stand, named in memory of the late Australian cricketer Shane Warne.
However, Annabel Sutherland didn’t share photos of herself. Instead, she prioritised capturing the moments of the MCG’s transformation into a gridiron stadium.
For those unaware, Sutherland is a big fan of this game. Australian Rules Football is widely played in Australia, and the Melbourne-born cricketer is a huge fan of the Geelong Cats. So, seeing her at the MCG to watch this match was hardly surprising.
For those unaware, the game at the MCG was not only the first American football game to be played at a cricket ground but also the first time an NFL game took place in Australia. A total crowd of 100,021 fans turned up to witness this memorable moment.
Talking about the Rams vs 49ers game, Brock Purdy and Co. won the match 27-7.
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