In honour of the NFL season's start and the beginning of the AFL finals, we compiled a cross-code comparison linking each AFL side to their closest NFL counterpart.
These comparisons are based on every metric you can think of; recent success, historic success, club status, current projections, future projections, similar-type players, recent list changes, method of play, and even just general vibes.
Some clubs have shockingly fitting comparisons while others need to be slightly reached for.
Nevertheless, here is our list of who every AFL fan should support this NFL season.
Geelong Cats
New England Patriots
New England has probably earned the title as the most well-run organisation in recent NFL history, thanks in large part to the stability and brilliance of the GOAT Tom Brady.
Many agree that Geelong is the best-run AFL side in recent history also, with Joel Selwood being the notable figure during their era of dominance.
The retirement of these two heroes has left a glaring hole yet to be filled in either franchise.
The Patriots are yet to make the playoffs since Brady's departure while Geelong seems to lack a necessary touch of leadership and discipline since Selwood's retirement, albeit in only one season since his departure.
Experts of both sports still hold faith in what's ahead for these clubs but with Bill Belicek and Chris Scott seemingly in their final years as the head coach for either team, the public will wait and see what the future holds.
