49ers draw strong Melbourne support ahead of Rams opener
San Francisco has been designated the visiting team, but organisers say a cheer event led by the 49ers attracted 1,424 participants.
The San Francisco 49ers appear to have strong local support in Melbourne ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Rams this week, despite being designated the road team.
The impression of a 49ers-heavy crowd is based on local apparel choices and participation in events surrounding the opener, rather than a formal measure of Melbourne fan sentiment.
On Sunday, the 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders led the Melbourne Cheer Challenge, bringing together dancers, cheerleaders, families and NFL fans.
Organisers said 1,424 people took part, exceeding the previous Guinness World Records record of 1,371 participants set in Japan in 2015. The supplied material does not include independent confirmation of the claim.
Yahoo Sports reported that the 49ers had arrived in Melbourne and begun game-week preparations at AAMI Park, while the Rams are scheduled to meet them in the city this week.
