San Francisco 49ers arrive in Melbourne ahead of upcoming season opener

The San Francisco 49ers arrived in Melbourne, Australia, early Friday morning after a chartered 16-hour flight from San Francisco. The team traveled a week before their scheduled season opener in an effort to adjust to the 17-hour time difference. While players like Enrique Cruz Jr. and Gracen Halton reported adequate rest, others including Eddy Piñeiro experienced lingering jet lag. The team held a training session and attended an Australian Football League match between the Geelong Cats and Carlton Football Club at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Los Angeles Rams are expected to arrive in the country approximately 24 hours before the game begins. The upcoming NFL contest will take place at the same venue that hosted the Australian Football League match.

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