Dre Greenlaw questions existence of Antarctica during 49ers media session in Melbourne
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw sparked reactions after questioning the existence of Antarctica during a team media event in Melbourne on Tuesday. The linebacker asked reporters if the continent was a "lie" and if they had personal proof of its climate, prompting social media mockery from fans. The exchange occurred during the team's preparations for the first regular-season NFL game in Australia, which is scheduled against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The incident prompted fans to reference an ongoing offseason theory regarding electrical equipment near the team's practice facility. Despite the distraction, the 49ers are continuing their final preparations for Thursday's game in the United States, which falls on Friday morning for local observers.
- •Dre Greenlaw questioned the existence of Antarctica during a media session in Melbourne.
- •The 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this week.
- •The NFL game is the first of its kind to be held in Australia.
- •Fans linked the comments to previous online theories about a substation near the practice facility.
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers' Dre Greenlaw follows substation gem with Antarctica question in Australia
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Substation Is Affecting Their Brains,’ ‘Flat Earther Vibes’ – NFL Fans Rip 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw Over Conspiracy-Theory Question
"The San Francisco 49ers’ first regular-season trip to Australia has already produced wildlife encounters, culture shock, and enough travel logistics to fill an equipment truck. Dre Greenlaw somehow found a new lane Tuesday: questioning Antarctica.
"San Francisco 49ers' Dre Greenlaw had another memorable quote following his substation comment. This time on Antarctica.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 11:33 PM49ers' Dre Greenlaw follows substation gem with Antarctica question in Australia
San Francisco 49ers' Dre Greenlaw had another memorable quote following his substation comment. This time on Antarctica.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:29 PM‘Substation Is Affecting Their Brains,’ ‘Flat Earther Vibes’ – NFL Fans Rip 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw Over Conspiracy-Theory Question
The San Francisco 49ers’ first regular-season trip to Australia has already produced wildlife encounters, culture shock, and enough travel logistics to fill an equipment truck. Dre Greenlaw somehow found a new lane Tuesday: questioning Antarctica.
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