8 September 2026
Bontempelli trolled by viral American NFL reporter ahead of Melbourne NFL game
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has been trolled by viral American NFL reporter Grant Cohn, copping drive-by jibes in the lead-up to the NFL’s Melbourne game. The online attention came from Cohn, who has drawn attention for his viral coverage of the NFL. The brief, public taunts have focused on Bontempelli as the NFL fixture approaches, putting the AFL star in the spotlight beyond his usual footballing circles. 7NEWS Sport reported the incident, noting the cross-code attention surrounding the Melbourne event. No further details about the exchanges or any response from Bontempelli were provided.
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