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Football

Dockers supporter plans 50-hour journey from US to MCG grand final

Source: ABC News Australia · 24 Sep 2026, 04:54 UTC
Dockers supporter plans 50-hour journey from US to MCG grand final
Image: ABC News Australia · original report

A Perth student studying in Illinois is travelling more than 50 hours to attend the grand final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The student’s journey is driven by a desire to see the Dockers play, with victory holding particular personal significance, according to ABC News Australia.

A Perth student studying at a university in the US state of Illinois is travelling to Australia to watch the Dockers play in the grand final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, according to ABC News Australia. The journey will take more than 50 hours, making it a substantial trip for a single sporting event. The student is leaving his university in Illinois and travelling to Melbourne for the match.

ABC News Australia reported that a Dockers victory would mean the world to the supporter. The report did not provide further details about the student’s name, university, travel itinerary or the date of departure. The available information also does not state whether the Dockers won or lost the grand final, or identify their opponent.

It describes the trip as an expression of the student’s commitment to the team and his determination to be at the MCG for the decisive match.

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