49ers coach Kyle Shanahan cool on NFL return to Australia: ‘I just don’t like to travel’
Summary
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said he enjoys Australia but does not like traveling far for NFL games. After the 49ers won their first NFL match in Australia against the LA Rams, Shanahan said he prefers playing home games in San Francisco and remains hesitant about future games in Australia.Key Facts
- The San Francisco 49ers played and won the first NFL game held in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams, 27-7.
- The game took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in front of 100,000 fans.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan praised Australia's hospitality and the stadium but said he does not like traveling long distances.
- Shanahan was not initially supportive of the team's trip to Australia, feeling there was little benefit for the 49ers.
- The team arrived in Australia a week early to recover from jet lag and promote the game.
- Rams coach Sean McVay did not blame travel for his team’s loss but took responsibility for their performance.
- Some 49ers players expressed interest in returning to play in Australia in the future, with timing being an important factor.
- The Victorian government has a four-year deal to host NFL games in Melbourne, with one more game already locked in.
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