Recently we have seen some huge developments for AF overseas.
These developments have benefited the AFL with players following the AFL pathways
from the RSA, PNG and NZ. The AFL has also benefited from smaller developments with players
from Canada and the USA. The growth of the AFL product commands much needed export income to Australia.
AFL or AF games have often accompanied trade missions helping set up business overseas.
AF coupled with educational programs is being used increasingly as social improvement tool in Australia and overseas.
And generally the fact that AF is played in about 60 countries promotes Australia politically and socially.
The representitive competitions like the 49th Parallel Cup, The Euro Cup and the International Cup provide significant benefits to the host city.
Now wrt to rl, it's an English sport with the word "rugby" in it's title.
What good is it to go on about the RFL ?
What good is it to go on about the development of rl ?
Why are people claiming wins for the English game ?
Did Australia develop the RFL ?
Did the English develop rl ?
We may as list how good is the NFL or the GAA etc for all the good it does Australia.
If AF continues to grow and develop then there will be benefits. =D> =D> =D>
I don't see any real benefits in rl.
