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Steve Larkin

Australia's NFL star blocks out the Super Bowl hype

Jordan Mailata is imploring his Philadelphia Eagles to ignore the Super Bowl hype as he sets sights on creating Australian sporting history.

Mailata will become the first Australian to play in two Super Bowls when his Eagles meet the reigning Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL's showpiece game.

The Sydney-born powerhouse is also bidding to be the first Australian to play in a Super Bowl victory.

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