During her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Australian actress Cate Blanchett discussed her nomination for an eighth Oscar and her experiences with sports, including her personal connection to Australian Rules football.
However, it was her comments about a unique sports experience in Queenstown that caught the attention of viewers around the world.
Blanchett spoke about her family’s involvement in football, including her uncle’s professional career and her cousin’s experience playing on a gravel field in Tasmania.
The actress said the football culture in Tasmania is ‘so hardcore’ that some players are forced to play on a gravel field (referring to the Queenstown oval).
Kimmel was impressed by Tasmania’s reputation for producing tough players, and Blanchett went on to praise Queenstown’s famous gravel footy field, which is known for its unique playing conditions and its contribution to the state’s sports culture.
