CAM Newton’s Carolina Panthers booked their spot in Super Bowl 50 last week, defeating the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship game.

And, according to Richmond, a pre-season venture to Tigerland might have helped Newton on his way.

Tigers midfielder Brett Deledio tweeted “no coincidence” with a photo of Newton at Richmond training in the immediate aftermath of Carolina’s victory as the club’s own official account also made the most of his success.

Richmond was at it again a few days later following Triple J’s Hottest 100 count. Major Lazer’s Lean On was voted third in the count, leading to the Tigers tweeting a photo of group member ‘Diplo’ wearing a Richmond jumper on stage during a show in Melbourne.

In the wake of the success from famous Tiger fans, we look at your club’s most popular supporters — both locally and abroad.

ADELAIDE

Former world No.1 tennis player and two-time grand slam champion Lleyton Hewitt is the club’s No.1 ticket holder. Hewitt also revealed last year that he uses the names of his favourite players as aliases when he checks into hotels around the world. Former Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian has been an Adelaide Crows ambassador since 2005. Golfer Adam Scott, a Masters champion in 2013, has spoken about the Crows being the only side anywhere that he counts as “his team”.

BRISBANE

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd draped himself in a Lions scarf at a few games during his stint in charge of the country, but is better known as the No.1 season ticket holder at NRL side the Broncos. Despite being a diehard Victorian, cricketing legend and commentator Bill Lawry also supports Brisbane. Golfing great Greg Norman was once the No.1 season ticket holder at the Brisbane Bears, before stepping down from that position in 1992. Musician Ray Charles once posed with a Lions jumper.

CARLTON

Best known for her performance in the hit movie Grease, Australian actress and singer Olivia Newton-John is a big Carlton fan. She performed at the 1986 grand final, singing the national anthem before watching the Blues lose to Hawthorn by 42 points. Comedian Dave Hughes is a well renowned Carlton supporter, while radio host and comedian Andy Lee is also an unabashed Blues fan. In terms of international fans, the Blues have had the members of ABBA, as well as tennis legends John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg, pictured in navy.

COLLINGWOOD

Can you count former Prime Minister Paul Keating as a Collingwood fan? The nation’s leader from 1991 through to 1996 was once infamously quoted as saying: “I’m a Collingwood fan and I hope to see them kick a try.” One of Australia’s greatest footballers Mark Viduka is also a Pies man, although admitted he doesn’t know a lot about football. One person who does is NBA basketballer Matthew Dellavedova of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who is an avid Collingwood supporter.

ESSENDON

Another NBA basketballer heads the list for Essendon, with Golden State Warriors centre and 213cm giant Andrew Bogut a huge supporter of the Dons. The Wog Boy himself, Nick Giannopoulos, is also a diehard Essendon fan. Both have not been shy in giving their thoughts on the recent supplements saga on social media throughout the lengthy ordeal. The lead singer of Midnight Oil and former ALP minister Peter Garrett is also an Essendon supporter.

FREMANTLE

NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal could be Fremantle’s most famous — and surprising — supporter. The Shaq met with Dockers forward Hayden Crozier last year, before speaking of his love for the club on air during a match. The Dockers somehow convinced rock band KISS to pose with a purple jumper as well. Cousin of former Docker Shaun McManus, Gold Logie winning television presenter Rove McManus is Freo’s most famous Australian fan, while former deputy Prime Minister Kim Beazley is also a Dockers supporter.

GEELONG

Australian actress Portia de Rossi, best known for her roles in TV shows Ally McBeal and Arrested Development, grew up in Geelong and is said to be a Cats supporter. Australia’s first ever winner of the Tour de France bike race, Cadel Evans, also supports Geelong. A couple of recent Victorian premiers — Steve Bracks and Ted Baillieu — are also mad Cats fans.

GOLD COAST

Australian surfer Mick Fanning has been to a few Suns matches draped in the team’s colours, while he has also taken emerging midfielder Touk Miller out for a surf as shown on the club’s website. Former Queensland premier Anna Bligh is also said to be a Suns fan and played an integral part in helping to redevelop Metricon Stadium.

GWS GIANTS

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott surprised many when he admitted he prefers the Giants to Sydney on Melbourne radio last year. He joins Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc as a fan of the AFL’s newest club. Popular TV and radio present Melissa Doyle is one of the club’s high profile ambassadors.

HAWTHORN

One of Australia’s most charismatic Prime Ministers Bob Hawke was supposedly a Hawthorn fan, having delivered the winning medals to Hawks players following their 1986 grand final victory over Carlton. Former tennis legend and Wimbledon winner Pat Cash is the son of Patrick Cash Sr. — a Hawthorn player in the 1950s, and also supports the club. NBA champion Andrew Gaze is another proud Hawks man.

MELBOURNE

Everyone’s favourite Lord Mayor, John So, is a bro to fellow Dees fans having been elected into office in Melbourne from 2001 to 2008. Australian boxer and former rugby league player Anthony Mundine is also said to be a Melbourne fan, despite growing up in New South Wales. Baz Luhrmann, director of such films as Romeo and Juliet, Moulin Rouge and The Great Gatsby, is also a proud Melbourne man.

NORTH MELBOURNE

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting is a passionate supporter of North Melbourne and, as a Tasmanian local, has been a regular at the club’s matches down in Hobart. He has previously been considered as a member of North’s board. Former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber is a North member.

PORT ADELAIDE

Australian actor and singer Hugh Jackman is a massive Port Adelaide fan and was once asked to give the team a pep talk prior to a Showdown clash. It failed miserably, which Jackman describes as “the most embarrassing thing in his life”. Bike rider Stuart O’Grady is a Port Adelaide ambassador, while musician Ben Folds is also a Power fan.

RICHMOND

By now, just about every AFL supporter who has a social media account is aware that Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is a Richmond supporter following his time with the club. Australian actor Russell Crowe is a co-owner of NRL side South Sydney Rabbitohs, but also supporters Richmond. Meanwhile, golfer Greg Norman, as well as cricketers Dennis Lillee and Rod Marsh, have also identified as Tigers.

ST KILDA

Cricketing legend Shane Warne once made the St Kilda Under 19s squad, but would be delisted and soon focus entirely on cricket. However, he still follows the Saints as a result. Australian movie star Eric Bana is also a diehard Saints man and once worked a St Kilda reference into Hollywood film Funny People. Music critic Molly Meldrum and Olympic gold medallist Michael Klim are also well known Saints fans. Movie star Samuel L. Jackson was once used in a photoshoot wearing a St Kilda jumper.

SYDNEY

Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman is a Sydney Swans fan and was once the club’s ambassador. Singer and actress Delta Goodrem is also a massive Swans supporter and is close friends with former midfielder Jude Bolton. Five-time Olympic gold medal winner Ian Thorpe is also believed to be a Sydney supporter.

WEST COAST

Does West Coast have the most famous supporter of them all? US President Barack Obama was once given an Eagles jumper bearing his name. Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is a mad West Coast fan and is currently the club’s No.1 season ticket holder. Ricciardo, a Perth native, has trained at the Eagles before in preparation for the racing season. Boxer Danny Green is also an Eagles supporter and has often given pre-match pep talks to the players, while three-time Melbourne Cup winner Damien Oliver is also a West Coast fan.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is a mad Western Bulldogs supporter and was often seen at games in a blue, red and white scarf. She was also once the No.1 season ticket holder at the club. Actor Chris Hemsworth is also a Dogs fan, as well as Australian cricket great Merv Hughes.