Australian sports writer Matt Cleary tried his hand at live-blogging the 49ers season opener against the Vikings. It was a pretty amazing showing, especially for a writer with limited knowledge of the NFL.
The San Francisco 49ers are officially an international sensation. The team signed Australian rugby league star Jarryd Hayne this offseason, and a great preseason earned him a spot on the roster. He was active on Monday, and while he struggled early, he did finish with some nice things late at the running back position.
His involvement with the 49ers has resulted in considerable coverage in Australia.