How do you think things would have been if you had one dominant footy code throughout Australia from the start?

[Laniger]

That's an rather dumb question. Australia would be like my own dear state. Stobiepoland, the land of the Piping Shrike!

[LivingNorth]

I'd hate to live in a one code country .
Not every body shape or skill set is suited to one .
Far better to have competition from different football codes for athletes

Great post.

Competition is good for everyone. It should keep administrations sharp instead of resting on their laurels. It should give people options as to what to play, what to watch and what to support. We're very lucky here that we have several viable options for folks who want to follow top level sport.

I think Australia, Ireland and Canada have one too many codes.