San Francisco 49ers

Every gridiron position is as unique as a chess piece. This is what they all mean and what they do.

A Melbourne journalist has detailed the extraordinary behind-the-scenes extent of the iconic stadium’s overhaul for Friday’s NFL game.

Back in the 19th century an Australian was blazing a trail in American football. He became an outlaw and vanished for 17 years before reappearing.

Australia’s new favourite American has been falling in love with AFL and one player in particular.

The Los Angeles Rams may be the ‘home’ team for the NFL Melbourne game, but one expert has slammed their plan for their time on Aussie soil.

The billionaire has brought unwanted attention to his team just weeks out from their trip to Australia to open their season at the MCG.

Kyle Shanahan suffered a concussion and other injuries in a car crash earlier this month that will limit his participation.

Since the NFL announced that its first ever game on Australian shores will take place at the MCG, there has been significant doubt about the venue.

Aldon Smith, the troubled but talented NFL pass rusher whose promising career was derailed by legal problems, has died at age 36.

Australian NFL fans were already in for a treat at the MCG in September. Now, there’s another layer of icing.