George Kittle Forced to Respond as 49ers Players Face Unexpected Backlash in Australia

The San Francisco 49ers‘ first trip to Australia was always going to attract attention, but not for the reasons the team expected. As the team settled into Melbourne ahead of a historic season opener, their attempts to embrace the local culture became a talking point, with star receiver George Kittle doing damage control.

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