Whether you jump on the bandwagon once a year, follow the highlights on social media or are up every Monday morning at 3am, here are some facts, stats and talking points heading into the biggest day on the US sports calendar.
Once the domain of Americanophiles, the Super Bowl’s relationship with Australia has grown over the past 30 years.
The latest edition of the biggest annual day in sports – number 57 to be precise – will be held in Glendale, Arizona on Monday when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles.So, whether you jump on the bandwagon once a year, follow the highlights on social media or are up every Monday morning at 3am, here are some facts, stats and talking points heading into the biggest day on the US sports calendar.
Before Jordan Mailata’s massive frame and ideal skill set came along, punting was Australia’s best avenue to the NFL. Ex-Aussie rules players have a great NFL history, with Arryn Siposs hopefully about to become the latest to play in the biggest game of all. Punters carry a stigma much like wingers once did in rugby league – the guys who hang around footballers. But they are extremely important. Their ability to flip territorial dominance is sure to play a role in Super Bowl LVII.
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