I really think that the AFL has missed a vital epoch in the advancement of representative football. These old and defunct notions of state v state, state v the rest, needs revamping. Personally, I would have loved to see some initiative and vision that was more in line with city v country, East Coast v West Coast or something along these lines. The notion put forward by Gary Lyon at first sight looks and sounds exciting; however, football teams chosen on race could be polemic and divisive. I am not an advocate for nationalism but if Gary’s proposal were to become reality, a display of national unity would be advisable for obvious reasons. However, I think the AFL should focus greater attention and fiscal powers on establishing the game in as many foreign countries as possible- this is certainly the hope of Kevin Sheedy and other like minded individuals. Wouldn’t it be great, ‘some time down the road’, where Australian Rules Football was hosting an annual clash and the promotional banner read,” Australia v The World’s Nations”. This would certainly be tantalising to my football palate.