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Ian Ayre during the first official Australian press conference of the LFC tour.

Brendan Rodgers replies to a question during LFC’s press conference.

Brendan Rodgers shares a laugh during Liverpool’s press conference.

Brendan Rodgers smiling during Liverpool’s first official press conference on their whirlwind tour.

Brendan Rodgers and Ian Ayre with a custom-made Liverpool jersey commemorating its tour Down Under.

Brendan Rodgers with a custom-made Liverpool jersey commemorating its tour Down Under.

Fans eagerly awaiting the arrival of Liverpool players.

Fans outside the Grand Hyatt hotel.

Eager fans patiently waiting for a sighting of their favourite players.

A Luis Suarez fan awaits the arrival of the Uruguayan player.w

Steven Gerrard’s distinctive number 8 was frequently sighted within the crowd.

Fans look on as players and coaches arrive.

Brendan Rodgers waves to fans as he heads for the team bus.

New signing Kolo Toure greets fans waiting outside the Grand Hyatt.

Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Australian Brad Jones, exits the team hotel.

Fan favourite Steven Gerrard exits the Grand Hyatt to the rapturous applause of the crowd.

Phillipe Coutinho and Raheem Sterling head for the team bus.

Luis Suarez was the last player to board the team bus, minutes after most of his compatriots arrived.