Footy’s microwave mystery is solved

Is that for The Pies? Footy’s microwave mystery is solved as AFL club reveals why official holds the kitchen appliance during breaks in play

  • Port Adelaide official was filmed holding microwave during AFL game Saturday 
  • The strange sight sent viewers into a spin of speculation as to the reason why  
  • Team official has revealed the appliance was being used to warm up heat packs 

When Port Adelaide wheeled out a microwave during a game at the weekend, footy fans could be forgiven for thinking the team were warming up some half-time sausage rolls.

The image sent social media into meltdown, with fans and rival supporters questioning just what the appliance might be needed for.

But the mystery of why a team official was filmed lugging the microwave next to the field has been revealed – and it isn’t anything to do with food. 

Footy’s microwave mystery has been solved as an AFL club reveals why its official was filmed holding a microwave during breaks in play 

Port Adelaide revealed it has been using the household appliance since May to warm up heat packs for the injured Achilles of Paddy Ryder whenever he comes off the field.

‘Our medicos are conscious of keeping his Achilles warm during the game,’ Power spokesman Daniel Norton told The Score.

‘That’s the reason… I can definitely confirm it’s not heating up sausage rolls for players and staff on the sidelines.’

Port Adelaide revealed it has been using the household appliance since May to warm up heat packs for the injured Achilles of Paddy Ryder (pictured) whenever he comes off the field 

Port Adelaide revealed it has been using the household appliance since May to warm up heat packs for the injured Achilles of Paddy Ryder (pictured) whenever he comes off the field 

 

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