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“Anti-Americanism”: Australian media called out after NFL spectacle

Tim Harcourt highlights Australia’s mixed feelings towards America despite the NFL’s temporary pro-American embrace during Melbourne’s showcase.

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Professor Tim Harcourt highlights the complex Australian-American relationship amid NFL’s Melbourne showcase, exposing underlying anti-American sentiments in local media

Professor Tim Harcourt says Australia’s embrace of the NFL revealed a deeper divide: while Americans have a strong affection for Australians, that sentiment is not always reciprocated.

The UTS economist points to what he sees as a streak of anti Americanism in Australian media, saying Melbourne’s NFL showcase gave Australia a chance to be openly pro American “for a day”.


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