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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Joey Lynch

The A-League glimpsed its wildest dreams when Taylor Swift came to Melbourne

Taylor Swift sings during the Eras Tour performed to record crowds at the MCG
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour was performed to record crowds at the MCG as sporting drama played out nearby at the A-League Men’s derby. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

The crowds poured out of Richmond station, crackling with anticipation as something that had previously only existed in their wildest dreams grew into reality with every step; an evening to be remembered alongside family, friends and fellow devotees of the tribe. And that was just the fans of Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory making their way into AAMI Park for the 43rd iteration of the A-League Men’s Melbourne derby.

OK, maybe not. Probably not.

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