Sports8/2/2025•The Guardian
Cut-throat NFL roster cull pits Australian pair against each other with millions at stake | Peter Mitchell
The article discusses the intense competition between two Australian punters, Matt Hayball and James Burnip, as they vie for a single $3 million NFL punting contract with the New Orleans Saints. The winning punter will enjoy the spotlight and riches, while the loser will be left unemployed. The Saints have further complicated the battle by signing a third punter, American Kai Kroeger. The article highlights the cut-throat nature of the NFL roster cull, where former Australian rules footballers must compete in the intense Louisiana heat near the bayous and swamps, home to alligators and venomous snakes.
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