The LA Rams and San Francisco 49ers meet in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia at a sold-out MCG today. Should local football codes be concerned?
Yes - NFL is a real threat to crowds, media and sponsorship
No - it’s a one-off event and will not affect local football codes
Not sure - it depends on what the NFL is actually trying to achieve
What impact do you think this NFL game will have on Australian sports fans’ attention this season?
Increase interest in NFL without reducing interest in local codes
Shift some attention away from local codes
No noticeable impact
Not sure
Which local code is most likely to feel pressure from NFL growth in Australia?
AFL
NRL
Rugby union
A-League (soccer)
None of them
Not sure
How should local codes respond to events like a regular season NFL game in Australia?
Do nothing — focus on their own product
Improve fan experience and stadium events
Increase grassroots investment and junior pathways
Schedule marquee matches and promotions to compete
Partner with international leagues to cross-promote
Thanks for voting. Your response helps gauge how Australians see the NFL’s growing presence and its impact on local sports.
The LA Rams and San Francisco 49ers meet in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia at a sold-out MCG today. Should local football codes be concerned?
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Yes - NFL is a real threat to crowds, media and sponsorship
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No - it’s a one-off event and will not affect local football codes
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Not sure - it depends on what the NFL is actually trying to achieve
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What impact do you think this NFL game will have on Australian sports fans’ attention this season?
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Increase interest in NFL without reducing interest in local codes
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Shift some attention away from local codes
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No noticeable impact
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Not sure
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Which local code is most likely to feel pressure from NFL growth in Australia?
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AFL
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NRL
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Rugby union
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A-League (soccer)
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None of them
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Not sure
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How should local codes respond to events like a regular season NFL game in Australia?
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Do nothing — focus on their own product
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Improve fan experience and stadium events
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Increase grassroots investment and junior pathways
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Schedule marquee matches and promotions to compete
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Partner with international leagues to cross-promote
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