While both sports have extended their popularity beyond their own state, the historic and spiritual centre of both sports has remained in Sydney and Melbourne respectively, and neither city has been quick to embrace the other city's dominant football code.
Ketika kedua olahraga memperluas popularitasnya hingga ke luar negara abgian sendiri, pusat sejarah dan spiritual kedua olahraga tetap berada di Melbourne dan Sydney, dan tak ada kota yang menyerobot kode sepak bola dominan kota lain (lihat pula Garis Barassi).